Principal Solutions Architect / Software Engineer - Principal IILocation: Dulles, VAMust have an active Secret ClearanceNode is supporting a U.S. Government customer on a large mission critical development and sustainment program to design, build, deliver, and operate a network operations environment; including introducing new cyber capabilities to address emerging threats. Node is seeking a Principal Solutions Architect to support the design, development, and deployment of advanced cybersecurity capabilities.Responsibilities Include: Implements SAFe Agile best practices and the intersection of SAFe practices with data management and governance. Applies leading-edge principles, theories, and concepts, and contributes to the development of new principles and concepts. Works on unusually complex problems and provides highly innovative solutions. Operates with substantial latitude for unreviewed action or decision, and mentors or supervises employees in both firm and technical competencies. Works with product and engineering teams to understand the tradeoffs of potential solutions and how they fit into product roadmaps. Plans, develops, and implements large scale projects from conception to completion. Develops and architects lifecycle of projects working on different technologies and platforms. Translates business requirements/objectives into technical applications and solutions. Exercise creative, innovative, and critical thinking to troubleshoot systems and advance project initiatives. Deliver innovative, flexible, integrated solutions to meet customers changing business needs/requirements Provide consultation to product/engineering teams and stakeholders on business processes and existing system functionality that ensures technical and business aspects of solutions are aligned to the proposed value. Utilizing industry best practices for root cause analysis of Enterprise architecture, design, or configuration failures related to Cyber security.RequirementsRequired Skills: U.S. Citizenship Active Secret clearance. Must be able to obtain a TS/SCI clearance Must be able to obtain DHS Suitability 10+ years of directly relevant software development experience 6+ years’ experience with Agile software development programs Demonstrated experience with Lean-Agile principles, metrics, and technology and/or experience with Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), Lean Thinking, Lean Six Sigma Understands complex data models. Strong background in AWS, database, networking, and software development solutions. Strong background in multi-tiered architecture using microservices. Strong background in developing identity and access management solutions. Strong ability to be creative, innovative, and possess advanced decision-making skills Strong knowledge of technology trends and champions new ideas and product and process improvements Experience with multiple Agile tools, including JIRA and Confluence Desired Skills: Experience developing, delivering, upgrading, and maintaining a web-based operational system that provides a real-time malware analysis capability. Experience with Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) or similar framework Experience with DevOps, DevSecOps, Continuous Integration / Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) concepts Experience with CI/CD tools such as Git, Jenkins, Cloudbees, etc. Containerized applications/microservices architectures Knowledge of AWS and/or Azure cloud architectures and implementations Technical understanding of cybersecurity attack techniques Experience working on projects that implement systems into production. Experience in developing malware analysis systems Developing metrics to measure system performance using GrafanaRequired Education: Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science or a related discipline is required. [Twelve (12) years of experience (for a total of twenty-two (22) or more years) may be substituted for a degree.] Advanced degree (Master’s) is desired.Desired Certifications: Agile software development methodology certification (e.g. SCRUM Master) highly desired. AWS Associate Architect certificationCompany Overview:Node.Digital is an independent Digital Automation & Cognitive Engineering company that integrates best-of-breed technologies to accelerate business impact.Our Core Values help us in our mission. They include:OUR CORE VALUES-Identifying theRIGHT PEOPLEand developing them to their full capabilities-Our customer’s “Mission” is our “Mission”. OurMISSION FIRSTapproach is designed to keep our customers fully engaged while becoming their trusted partner-We believe inSIMPLIFYINGcomplex problems with a relentless focus on agile delivery excellence-Our mantra is “SimpleSecureSpeed” in delivery of innovative services and solutionsBenefits
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