Architect/DevOps Engineer

Job Description:

• Design and document a scalable, multi-tenant system architecture supporting 10+ USDA agencies
• Ensure architecture aligns with cloud.gov hosting requirements and federal data standards
• Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated builds, testing, and deployments
• Implement and maintain Zero Trust Architecture per NIST SP 800-207
• Ensure data is encrypted at rest and in transit using FIPS 140-2 validated solutions
• Manage deployment scripts and infrastructure configuration as the system evolves
• Support API design for integration with USDA mission systems
• Conduct vulnerability scanning and support security assessments and penetration testing
• Ensure systems meet 99.99% availability requirements during business hours
• Maintain an inventory of devices and media storing sensitive government information
• Ensure all software components are supported and not end-of-life
• Support Koniag Technology Solutions and its federal government customer on a business and IT modernization project

Requirements:

• Ability to obtain a Public Trust
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or a related field required
• Minimum of 8 years of combined experience in systems architecture and DevOps or infrastructure engineering
• At least 3 years focused on federal government systems
• Experience designing and implementing cloud-native architectures on platforms such as cloud.gov, AWS GovCloud, or Azure Government
• Hands-on experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines for federal software systems
• Experience implementing Zero Trust Architecture and supporting Authority to Operate (ATO) processes
• Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform or Ansible
• Experience designing cloud-native, microservices-based architectures
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools and infrastructure-as-code
• Knowledge of FedRAMP, FISMA, NIST SP 800-53, and Zero Trust principles
• Familiarity with cloud.gov or similar government cloud platforms
• Experience with API design and integration patterns
• DevSecOps experience, including OWASP ZAP, Snyk, or similar security tools

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• Life and disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Commuter benefits
• Tuition reimbursement