IT Architect T3

JTSi is a federal government consulting firm providing technical services to the Federal Government, including the Department of Defense, intelligence community, and various civilian agencies. We are known for honesty, integrity, and building long-term professional relationships with employees and clients.

About the role

This position is for a Platform Architect with deep expertise in Kubernetes, containerization, the software delivery life cycle (SDLC), and hyperscaler cloud platforms. The role combines hands-on technical work with leadership in documentation, communication, and subject matter expertise.

Location: Remote or hybrid (if within 30 miles of Herndon, VA office, on-site 3 days a week; may change based on business needs). Salary: $137K–$142K/year. Must be a U.S. citizen with only U.S. citizenship (no dual citizens). After 6 months, there may be an opportunity to extend or convert to full-time employment. Interview process: two steps—initial interview with one interviewer, followed by a panel.

Responsibilities

• Design, architect, and optimize Kubernetes-based platforms and containerized application environments on hyperscaler cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure).
• Lead the evaluation, selection, and implementation of platform technologies, tools, and frameworks supporting modern SDLC practices.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, security, and operations teams to define and implement platform standards, patterns, and best practices across multiple cloud environments.
• Develop and maintain high-quality technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, runbooks, standards, and implementation guides.
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Kubernetes, containerization, SDLC, and hyperscaler cloud services, providing guidance, mentorship, and technical leadership across teams.
• Create and deliver clear, concise presentations and communications to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Participate in design reviews, technical assessments, and proof-of-concept efforts to validate new platform capabilities.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of the software delivery pipeline (build, test, deploy, operate) with a focus on reliability, security, and compliance.

Requirements

• Strong, hands-on experience with Kubernetes and container orchestration in production environments.
• Expertise in containerization technologies (e.g., Docker) and related tooling.
• Strong understanding of hyperscaler architecture and native services on AWS, GCP, and/or Azure (networking, security, IAM, storage, compute, and managed services).
• Solid understanding of the software delivery life cycle, including CI/CD pipelines, version control, testing, and release management.
• Demonstrated ability to produce clear, comprehensive architecture and technical documentation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with experience presenting complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Proven track record serving as an SME and collaborating effectively with cross-functional engineering teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in regulated, secure, or mission-critical environments (public sector, defense, or similar).
• Familiarity with cloud-native patterns and technologies (service mesh, observability, secrets management, etc.).
• Experience with automation and Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Helm, Terraform, Ansible).