Chief Enterprise Architect

This role is for the Army Edge Computing Capability (AECC) program, a mission-critical initiative to build and manage a globally distributed, Kubernetes-based hosting environment for the U.S. Army's next-generation enterprise and tactical applications. As a Lead Architect, you will spearhead the design and implementation of a cutting-edge, cloud-native infrastructure. You will leverage a modern DevSecOps and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) framework to deliver a secure, automated, and resilient platform. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of the Army's application ecosystem as part of a forward-thinking managed service provider (MSP). Position Duties: •                     Develop and own the DevSecOps and automation framework supporting all AECC environments. •                     Architect and maintain robust Infrastructure as Code (IaC) pipelines for automated provisioning, configuration management, and deployment. •                     Drive continuous improvement by evaluating and recommending new tools, processes, and service offerings to enhance automation capabilities. •                     Lead the automated installation, configuration, and lifecycle management of Kubernetes clusters, including complex CNI and CSI integrations. •                     Serve as the subject matter expert for troubleshooting and performing root cause analysis on issues within Kubernetes, containerized applications, and automation frameworks. •                     Harden all platform components according to DoD cybersecurity controls and industry best practices. •                     Collaborate directly with government engineers and host customers to provide secure, automated application enclaves. •                     Develop and maintain comprehensive system architecture diagrams, network topologies, and standard operating procedures (SOPs). •                     Champion automation concepts and benefits across the organization, mentoring others and documenting best practices. Required Skills: •                     Senior-level expertise in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) environments, including automated network configuration, server deployment, and software provisioning. •                     Extensive hands-on experience with tools like Terraform, Ansible, Vault, and GitLab. •                     Deep knowledge of containerization (Docker) and container orchestration (Kubernetes). Required Certifications: •                     Required: DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+). •                     Required within 6 months of hire: An approved computing environment certification (e.g., Kubernetes, DevOps, or automation-related industry certification).   Clearance Required: •                     Must hold a DoD Secret security clearance. Desired Skills: •                     Proven experience automating Kubernetes cluster deployments. •                     Strong background in writing modular and reusable Ansible Playbooks (Roles). •                     Working knowledge of DoD Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and/or industry hardening best practices. •                     Exceptional troubleshooting skills across complex, distributed systems. •                     Experience instantiating, running, and upgrading clusters in a fully disconnected environment. Core Technology Stack •                     Orchestration: Kubernetes, Red Hat OpenShift •                     IaC & Config Management: Terraform, Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform •                     GitOps: ArgoCD or FluxCD •                     Secrets Management: Hashicorp Vault United States Infrastructure & Technology Professional Herndon, US (0147) International Business Machines Corporation