Platform Architect

About the role

The Platform Architect is the primary internal-facing architect, responsible for the technical integrity, scalability, and reliability of the core WDP infrastructure itself. This person will own the platform's technical roadmap, focusing on non-functional requirements such as performance, high availability, and disaster recovery. They will lead the design and evolution of the WDP's cloud infrastructure, containerization strategy (e.g., Kubernetes), CI/CD pipelines, and core platform services. The Platform Architect ensures that the underlying foundation of the WDP is robust, efficient, and capable of supporting the diverse and growing number of solutions being built upon it.

Requirements

• SECRET Security Clearance Required
• Cloud+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+, or SSCP certification (for Junior / Journeyman roles)
• SecurityX/CASP+, CCNP Security, CCSP, FITSP-O, or GFACT certification (for Senior role)
• Junior: 0 – 3 years of experience + Bachelor's Degree
• Journeyman: 4 – 7 years of experience + Bachelor's Degree
• Senior: 8+ years of experience + Bachelor's Degree
• Good communication skills, self-starter mindset
• Professional proficiency in English is required
• Demonstrated proficiency in using all Microsoft Office applications
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Avalore will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position

Work Environment

• Moderate noise (i.e., business office with computers, phone and printers) and/or occasional loud noise (airfield, large equipment)
• Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time

Physical Demands

• While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to sit, stand, talk, and hear
• Employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers to operate a computer
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Travel

Up to 10% / Occasional travel.

Benefits

• Employer Contributions to Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA) with a generous matching program
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Employee Assistance Program

Pay

Salary at Avalore is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. Salary estimates for this job range from $107,000 – $220,000.