Deputy Program Manager/Senior Solutions Architect

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as the senior technical lead and trusted advisor to the Program Manager and Government stakeholders on enterprise IT strategy, modernization, and operational initiatives.
• Lead the planning, design, and implementation of enterprise modernization efforts across infrastructure, cloud and hybrid environments, networking, virtualization, automation, endpoint management, and cybersecurity.
• Drive adoption of modern technologies and architectures, including cloud services, hyperconverged infrastructure, software-defined technologies, containerization, Zero Trust, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• Champion automation and orchestration initiatives that improve service delivery, operational efficiency, infrastructure management, monitoring, patching, provisioning, and ServiceNow-driven workflows.
• Provide technical leadership and coordination across multidisciplinary teams, including systems engineering, infrastructure, networking, cybersecurity, ServiceNow, and operational support organizations.
• Support enterprise and research computing environments by delivering scalable, secure, and resilient solutions that enhance researcher productivity while maintaining mission continuity.
• Lead technical assessments, architecture reviews, engineering analyses, and technology evaluations, providing recommendations aligned with ARL's long-term modernization roadmap.
• Integrate cybersecurity best practices and compliance requirements into enterprise operations and modernization activities, including RMF, Continuous ATO, vulnerability management, and STIG compliance.
• Develop technical roadmaps, engineering standards, lifecycle strategies, and process improvements that strengthen operational performance and support future growth.
• Identify technical risks, drive mitigation strategies, and participate in architecture boards, technical working groups, change management activities, and strategic planning efforts.
• Support technical workforce planning, resource prioritization, and engagement with Government leadership to ensure successful execution of program objectives.

Qualifications

• A U.S. Citizen with an active DoD Secret security clearance.
• IAT Level II Certification equivalent or higher per DoD 8570/DoD 8140 (CompTIA Security+ CE, CCNA Security, GICSP, GSEC, SSCP, etc.).
• A Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Twelve (12+) years of progressive experience leading enterprise IT operations, systems engineering, infrastructure modernization, enterprise architecture, or automation initiatives within large-scale DoD or Federal environments.
• A Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Experience leading enterprise modernization efforts across infrastructure, networking, cloud and hybrid environments, cybersecurity, endpoint management, and IT service management platforms.
• Knowledge of modern enterprise technologies and architectures, including cloud computing, virtualization, containerization, software-defined infrastructure, automation, orchestration, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• Experience integrating cybersecurity requirements into enterprise operations, including RMF, Continuous ATO, STIG compliance, vulnerability management, and related security frameworks.
• Experience working within ITIL-based operational environments and driving process, service delivery, and operational efficiency improvements.
• Ability to lead cross-functional technical teams, support large-scale transformation initiatives, and engage effectively with senior Government and contractor leadership.

Preferred

• Experience serving in a Lead Engineer, Chief Engineer, Enterprise Architect, Solutions Architect, Technical Director, or similar senior technical leadership role.
• Experience supporting classified and unclassified enterprise and research computing environments.
• Advanced technical certifications in cloud, cybersecurity, architecture, or IT service management disciplines (e.g., CISSP, CCSP, Azure, AWS, ITIL, VMware, or equivalent).

Additional Information

Link Solutions Inc. offers a competitive compensation and benefits package to include paid holidays, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, company-paid long and short-term disability, life insurance, referral bonuses, relocation incentive program, certification reimbursement program, retirement, and more.

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