Solution Architect

i360technologies is seeking a highly skilled Solution Architect to lead technical architecture design and integration strategy for a client's Core Financial System and planned Additional Operating Capabilities (AOC). This role ensures architectural alignment with FedRAMP Moderate, NIST 800-53 Moderate security controls, and federal financial management standards. The Solution Architect serves as a senior technical authority supporting a multi-agency federal modernization initiative operating within a highly regulated cloud environment.

Responsibilities

• Define end-to-end architecture for Client Core Financial System enhancements; develop secure integration frameworks with agency mission and administrative systems.
• Conduct fit-gap analyses aligned with federal financial standards; ensure alignment with FIPS 199 Moderate system categorization.
• Develop architecture documentation and technical design artifacts.
• Map system architecture to NIST SP 800-53 Moderate control requirements; support FedRAMP Moderate compliance documentation.
• Coordinate and support Third-Party Assessment Organization (3PAO) activities; assist with Authority-to-Operate (ATO) documentation and lifecycle support.
• Review and validate control implementation evidence and system security documentation; ensure alignment with FISMA and client cybersecurity requirements.
• Ensure solutions leverage SaaS/PaaS technologies with minimal custom development; support secure configuration management and system integration planning.
• Ensure interoperability and scalability across serviced agencies; align architecture with Treasury and Fiscal Service security policies.
• Serve as senior technical advisor to the Project Manager and Government stakeholders; conduct architecture reviews and technical design validations, and provide guidance on risk mitigation and compliance impacts.

Requirements

• Minimum ten (10) years of enterprise architecture experience.
• Demonstrated experience designing and implementing solutions in FedRAMP Moderate environments.
• Deep knowledge of NIST SP 800-53, 800-37 (RMF), and 800-171 frameworks.
• Experience supporting 3PAO assessments and security control validation.
• Experience with cloud-based enterprise systems in federal environments; strong analytical and technical documentation skills.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship or Lawful Permanent Residency with a minimum of three (3) years of U.S. residency.
• Successful completion of a Moderate Risk background investigation and FBI fingerprinting.
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain an HSPD-12 Personal Identity Verification (PIV) credential.
• Execution of a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA).
• Compliance with Bureau of the Fiscal Service Security Rules of Behavior.
• Completion of required cybersecurity and privacy awareness training.
• Work must be performed within the United States (remote access from foreign locations is not permitted).
• Employment is contingent upon contract award and Government approval of candidate qualifications.

Preferred Experience

• Experience supporting federal financial management systems.
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert, TOGAF, or equivalent certification.
• Experience supporting multi-agency modernization initiatives.

What Success Looks Like

• Client architecture designs are FedRAMP Moderate/NIST 800-53 compliant and pass 3PAO assessment with minimal findings.
• SaaS/PaaS solutions are delivered with minimal custom development, ensuring interoperability and scalability across serviced agencies.
• The Project Manager and Government stakeholders rely on the architect's guidance for technical risk mitigation and compliance decisions.

Benefits

• Referral Bonus
• 401(k) Matching
• Eleven paid holidays
• Technology Reimbursement
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (0-3 years - 15 Days PTO | 3+ years - 20 Days)
• 80% Employer Paid Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Benefit eligibility and coverage are subject to applicable plan terms and company policies.

Pay

$120,000 – $160,000 per year