Solutions Architect at ICF

The Company 

ICF is a mission-driven company filled with people who care deeply about improving the lives of others and making the world a better place. Our core values include Embracing Difference; we seek candidates who are passionate about building a culture that encourages, embraces, and hires dimensions of difference.  

The Team  

Our Health Modernization Solutions (HMS) team works side by side with customers to articulate a vision for success, and then make it happen. We know success doesn't happen by accident. It takes the right team of people, working together on the right solutions for the customer. We are looking for a seasoned Solutions Architect who will be a key driver to make this happen. 

The Work  

Our team will assist HHS and GSA’s Centers of Excellence (CoE) in building a modern IT enterprise architecture with effective data governance and DevSecOps. We will assess the current network, infrastructure, applications, and data, identify strengths, weaknesses, and improvement opportunities, and envision an optimal future IT environment while understanding customer needs. 

Key Responsibilities and Job Duties  

• Conduct technical reviews to ensure alignment with the defined solution, and identify areas for improvement and innovation 

• Lead the development of solution artifacts, such as white papers, Concept of Operations Graphics (CONOPS), architecture diagrams, and technical volumes  

• Develop and present solutions to senior leadership ensuring clarity, compliance, and alignment with customer needs.  

• Stay updated on the latest trends, technologies, and best practices in the federal market and the solution domain.  

• Help balance of the needs of security, tech debt, feature, and defect work  

• Evolve the team’s capabilities toward high performing DevSecOps practices, including refining release strategies, expanding use of cloud development tools, and continuously optimizing development processes  

Required Qualifications  

• Bachelor’s degree required in Computer Science or related field 

• 5 years’ experience of experience building, testing, and delivering production web-based systems 

• 5 years’ experience f application architecture or product development experience   

• 5+ years of experience communicating directly with senior business stakeholders   

• 5+ years of experience leading technology teams

• Knowledge of application architecture and multiple design patterns to include monolithic (n-tier), service-oriented, and serveless architectures

• ​​Knowledge of .NET web applications 

• Extensive experience with cloud-based data storage solutions, such as AWS Simple Storage Solution(S3) 

• Knowledge of ServiceNow integrations with external applications 

• Extensive knowledge of RESTful web services 

• Extensive experience with data management and governance principles 

• Infrastructure and Cloud Architecture Knowledge and Skills 

• Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust 

• Candidate must reside in the U.S., be authorized to work in the U.S., and all work must be performed in the U.S. 

• Candidate must have lived in the U.S. for three (3) full years out of the last five (5) years 

Preferred Qualifications  

• 3+ years of experience in defining cloud system architecture   

• Experience with software development working in Agile teams 

• Strong communication skills and business acumen   

• Experience on a software development team building modern software products. 

• Flexible and willing to accept a change in priorities as necessary. 

• Strong verbal and written communication skills 

Job Location:  

Remote with possible quarterly travel to D.C. This position requires that the job be performed in the United States.  If you accept this position, note that ICF monitors employee work locations, blocks access from foreign locations/foreign IP addresses, and prohibits personal VPN connections. 

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Working at ICF (standard language used on all ICF reqs – no need to touch this section) 

ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future. 

We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building an inclusive workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to hiring regardless of any protected characteristic, such as race, ethnicity, national origin, color, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status, or military/veteran status. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO & AA policy. 

Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation please email icfcareercenter@icf.com and we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations. 

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Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position. The pay range for this position is: $ 000000 - $ 0000000