Technical Lead / Solution Architect

Technical Lead / Solution ArchitectFederal Trade Commission (FTC

Position Information

Location: Washington, DC (FTC Headquarters)

Work Schedule: Primarily On-Site (Expected 90%+ On-Site Presence)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Security Requirement: Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government background investigation.

U.S. CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED

Salary Range

• Minimum Pay: $96.48/hour
• Maximum Pay: $98.79/hour

Position Summary

The Technical Lead / Solution Architect provides technical leadership across enterprise infrastructure, cloud services, cybersecurity, networking, identity management, systems engineering, and modernization initiatives supporting FTC operations. Responsible for architecture decisions, engineering standards, solution design, technology roadmaps, and technical oversight.

Skillsets

• Enterprise Architecture
• Cloud Engineering
• Cybersecurity Architecture
• Infrastructure Engineering
• Systems Engineering
• Network Engineering
• Identity & Access Management
• Technical Governance
• Solution Design
• Technical Leadership

Must Have

• 10+ years of enterprise infrastructure engineering experience
• Experience designing enterprise-scale architectures
• Experience supporting cloud and hybrid environments
• Experience leading engineering teams
• Experience with cybersecurity frameworks and controls
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred

• Federal government IT experience
• Zero Trust Architecture experience
• Cloud migration experience
• Enterprise cybersecurity engineering experience
• Infrastructure modernization experience

Certifications

Preferred:

• CISSP
• CCSP
• AWS Solutions Architect
• Azure Solutions Architect Expert
• TOGAF
• Security+

Education

Bachelor's Degree in:

• Computer Science
• Information Systems
• Cybersecurity
• Engineering
• Related Field

Master's Degree Preferred