IT Infrastructure Architect.

Company: RP Pro Services
Location: Washington
Posted on: November 10, 2024

Job Description:

RP Professional Services, LLC (RP) is a rapidly growing government consulting firm headquartered in Ashburn, Virginia. We're an 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) that exclusively enables the missions of U.S. Federal agencies through superior mission support and technology integration. Our dedication to our employees and clients is driven by our promise to deliver Excellence, Value, and Flexibility. "People, not just Resources" is more than our motto; it's the foundation on which we are built! At RP, we take pride in who we are and what we deliver.RP is seeking a highly skilled IT Infrastructure Architect with the strategic vision and experience needed to lead the agency's infrastructure to the next level, ensuring it is robust, scalable, and ready to meet evolving business demands.This position is contingent upon the contract award.Responsibilities:Infrastructure Architecture Leadership:

• Oversee and manage the IT infrastructure architecture, ensuring alignment with the agency's strategic goals and regulatory requirements.
• Provide architectural oversight for cloud, on-premises, and hybrid IT environments, prioritizing modern, secure, and efficient solutions. Design and Development:
  • Create detailed architecture and implementation roadmaps that align with the agency's operational needs and modernization goals.
  • Define architectural standards for complex IT environments, ensuring scalability, security, and performance optimization. Communication and Collaboration:
    • Demonstrate superior oral and written communication skills, providing clear guidance on infrastructure designs to diverse stakeholders.
    • Collaborate with leadership, technical teams, and project managers to address architectural challenges and align on project objectives. Compliance and Quality Assurance:
      • Maintain compliance with federal IT standards, including FISMA, NIST, and DevSecOps principles.
      • Oversee the implementation of quality controls across the IT infrastructure lifecycle, ensuring PBGC's architecture meets stringent performance and security requirements. Required Certifications:
        • ITIL v4 Foundation or Practitioner
        • DevSecOps Foundation (from the DevOps Institute) Experience:
          • 10-20 years of progressively responsible experience in information technology roles, including at least 5 years as a lead or senior IT infrastructure architect.
          • Prior experience as a lead or senior IT architect in a similarly complex federal or large-scale environment. Education:
            • Bachelor's and/or Master's degrees in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related fields. Skills and Competencies:
              • Proven expertise in communicating technical infrastructure designs effectively in both oral and written forms.
              • A track record of successful architecture design in complex environments, demonstrating a strong understanding of modern infrastructure technologies, DevSecOps practices, and federal IT compliance standards.
              • Proficiency in Microsoft Azure Government, VMware ESXi, Office 365, Power Platform, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools.
              • Advanced knowledge in network and telephony infrastructure, storage, and database administration.
              • Familiarity with ServiceNow, DevOps, and agile development practices. Eligibility:
                • The ability to work for any US employer without requiring sponsorship. Benefits:
                  • Health Benefits: Medical, Vision, Dental.
                  • 4% retirement match with 100% vesting.
                  • Company paid STD and LTD.
                  • Company paid basic life insurance.
                  • Competitive PTO package. RP Professional Services, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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