Principal Cloud & DevSecOps Architect

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You can expect a response from a team member within 24 hours during the regular workweek and on the next business day during weekends or holidays.Why Bixal?Bixal is a consulting company headquartered in Fairfax, VA, working alongside governments and organizations to help them deliver better services and experiences to the communities they serve. Using evidence-based knowledge and technology, Bixal empowers clients to deliver on their missions more effectively by fostering a culture of learning and continuous improvement.Our values:People-First: Emphasizing the importance of people in all aspects of work.Collaboration and Transparency: Valuing teamwork and open communication.Growth Mindset: Encouraging innovation and continuous improvement.Creating Lasting Impact: Focusing on meaningful outcomes and positive change.About the role:Bixal is seeking a Principal Cloud & DevSecOps Architect to serve as a senior technical authority across our federal delivery programs. This role owns end-to-end cloud and DevSecOps architecture, drives platform strategy, and provides hands-on technical leadership to engineering teams. The ideal candidate is a deeply experienced architect and natural communicator who earns trust with clients and teams through technical credibility, and who can also contribute meaningfully to technical solutioning and proposal efforts when called upon.Location:This is a fully remote position. Must be legally authorized to work in the US. Bixal does not provide visa sponsorship.Compensation:The salary range for this role is $178,000 – $195,000. We make compensation decisions thoughtfully, considering your experience, the skills you bring, and our commitment to internal equity. Fairness and transparency are core to how we operate.Responsibilities:Business Development SupportContribute to technical solutioning for select pursuits, helping shape win themes through architecture and delivery approachSupport technical proposal content and participate in client-facing discussions or presentations as neededEnterprise Architecture & DevSecOps Strategy Define and own cloud architecture and DevSecOps strategy across active delivery programs and new pursuitsDesign secure, scalable, cloud-native platforms encompassing CI/CD, IaC, container orchestration, identity/access management, and observabilityEstablish architecture standards, reusable patterns, and technical governance aligned with federal security and compliance expectations (NIST/FISMA/FedRAMP)Engineering Leadership & Modernization Provide hands-on technical leadership through architecture reviews, design decisions, and mentoring of engineersLead modernization efforts including legacy-to-cloud migrations, platform hardening, automation, reliability improvements, and AI integrationEnsure solutions meet quality, performance, and compliance requirements across complex federal environmentsServe as a trusted technical voice with clients, communicating architecture decisions, trade-offs, and recommendations with clarity at all levels Qualifications:10+ years of progressive experience in cloud engineering, DevSecOps, platform engineering, SRE, or technical architectureBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related fieldExperience supporting and/or leading federal proposals with solutioning, writing, technical challenges, etc.Demonstrated ownership of end-to-end cloud architecture and delivery outcomes in complex environmentsDeep experience with one or more cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and modern DevOps practices including IaC, CI/CD, and containers/KubernetesStrong understanding of secure delivery and compliance-driven environments; ability to embed DevSecOps into the SDLCExcellent communication skills, able to convey complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiencesAbility to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearancePreferred Qualifications: Cloud certifications (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and/or enterprise architecture credentialsExperience working Databricks, Databricks certification, or experience setting up environments to integrate and work with Databricks.Experience building reusable platform patterns that accelerate delivery across multiple teamsActive participation in DevSecOps or cloud communities, with recent thought leadership activities. How We Support Our Team:Flex hours401K with matching incentiveParental LeaveMedical/dental/vision benefitsFlex Spending AccountCompany provided short-term disability and life insuranceCommuter benefitsPaid Time Off (PTO)11 Paid holidaysOur company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all individuals and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs.