Senior IT Architect (Team Lead) - Q Clearance Required

DescriptionSenior IT Architect (Team Lead) – Q Clearance RequiredSummary:We are seeking a Senior IT Architect (Team Lead) to serve as a senior technical authority responsible for designing and guiding complex information technology solutions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in software architecture, systems integration, requirements analysis, project leadership, and technology strategy. This role will lead architectural efforts from concept through development and production, ensuring solutions align with business requirements, technical standards, security requirements, quality standards, and project schedules. The successful candidate will work closely with customers, technical teams, management, and other stakeholders to evaluate alternatives, resolve complex integration challenges, and deliver scalable IT solutions.Location:Washington, DC or Gaithersburg, MDSalary:Up to $245,000, depending on qualifications, including relevant certifications, education, years of experience, and demonstrated experience supporting Federal Government programs within the field. Candidates with specialized expertise, industry-recognized certifications, and strong Federal contracting experience may be considered at the higher end of the range.Clearance:Active Q Clearance RequiredEducation:Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college in Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.Experience:Minimum of seven (7) years of experience designing and developing new software solutions or performing extensive software revisions for customers.Experience serving as a senior-level technical expert responsible for developing high-level architectural specifications.Experience addressing complex systems integration, interoperability, compatibility, and technical architecture challenges.Experience conducting technical research and evaluating project feasibility, technology options, and architectural alternatives for management.Experience gathering and analyzing customer requirements and translating them into technical and architectural solutions.Experience analyzing IT project costs and developing alternatives analysis to support technical and business decisions.Demonstrated ability to conceive, evaluate, prototype, and present architectural approaches for information technology and systems, including software, hardware, infrastructure, and business processes.Experience establishing project schedules, assigning responsibilities, monitoring progress, and communicating project status.Experience coordinating and providing technical oversight for projects to ensure successful completion within established schedules and deadlines.Experience building and maintaining effective working relationships with customers, technical teams, management, and other departments.Experience coordinating development, beta, and production releases that meet quality assurance standards.Experience leading source control management and supporting automated testing and continuous integration throughout the software development lifecycle.Experience with change management, release management, configuration management, and software lifecycle management.Strong leadership, communication, analytical, problem-solving, and technical decision-making skills.Preferred Certifications:TOGAF CertificationAWS Certified Solutions Architect – ProfessionalMicrosoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect ExpertGoogle Professional Cloud ArchitectCertified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)ISACA Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)PMI Project Management Professional (PMP)Certified Scrum Professional (CSP) or Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)ITIL 4 Foundation or higherCertified SAFe Architect or equivalent Agile architecture certificationActioNet is a CMMI-DEV Level 4, CMMI-SVC Level 4, ISO 20000, ISO 27001, ISO 9001, HDI-certified, woman-owned IT Solutions Provider with strong qualifications and expertise in Agile Software Engineering, Cloud Solutions, Cyber Security and IT Managed Services. With 24+ years of stellar past performance, ActioNet is the premier Trusted Innogrator! Why ActioNet? At ActioNet, our Passion for Quality is at the heart of everything we do: We are committed to make ActioNet a great place to work and continue to invest in our ActioNeters We are committed to our customers by driving and sustaining Service Delivery Excellence We are committed to give back to our Community, help others and make the world a better place for our next generation ActioNet is proud to be named as a Top Workplace for the ninth year in a row (2014 - 2022). We have 98% of Customer retention rate. We are passionate about the inspirational missions of our customers and we entrust our employees and teams to deliver exceptional performance to enable the safety, security, health and well-being of our nation.What's in It For You?As an ActioNeter, you get to be part of exceptional team and a corporate culture that nurtures mutual success for our customers, employees and our communities. We give you the tools to be successful; all you need to do is bring your best ideas, your energy and a desire to develop your skills, experience and career. Are you ready to make a difference?ActioNet is an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. ********Direct Applicants, only. No Agencies, No third-party recruiters, please********