Senior Solution Architect – Federal

Full TimeRemoteTeam 501-1,000Company SiteLinkedIn

Location

District of Columbia + 1 moreAll locations: District of Columbia, Washington

Posted

3 days ago

Salary

Not specified

12 yrs expEnglishDNSITSMJava ScriptKubernetesLinuxMac OSMicroservicesService Now

Job Description

• Serve as a technical authority for Linux-based Zero Trust enforcement infrastructure • Operate and manage systems via SSH, including secure key-based access and privilege separation • Demonstrate deep, hands-on knowledge of: • Bash scripting (required) • Process management and systemd • Filesystem layout, permissions, and logging • Strong understanding of Linux networking internals: • Routing tables and policy routing • Interface binding and traffic steering • iptables / nftables • Diagnose complex cross-platform issues where Linux enforcement points interact with Windows and macOS endpoints • Develop and maintain JavaScript-based logic executed on Appgate appliances to enable integration and automation • Build and troubleshoot REST API integrations with external systems, including: • Microsoft Graph API • ServiceNow REST APIs • Identity, ITSM, logging, NGFW, and security platforms • Operate within an API-first, Security-as-Code/Everything-as-Code architecture • Architect Zero Trust access enforcement for containerized and microservices-based workloads • Support Kubernetes environments, including: • Sidecar injection and operator-based enforcement models • Secure service exposure and service-to-service access • Integrate with Kubernetes networking (CNI), ingress, and egress controls • Enable Appgate to operate as a composable Zero Trust control within multi-vendor Federal architectures • Serve as final escalation point for the most complex Federal deployments • Lead deep technical architecture reviews with government and integrator teams • Mentor senior Solution Architects and engineers

Job Requirements

  • 12+ years in networking, security, systems, platform, or automation engineering roles
  • Demonstrated mastery of:
  • Bash
  • PowerShell
  • JavaScript
  • Linux systems administration
  • REST APIs and automation
  • Strong experience with identity systems (Active Directory, DNS, PKI, SAML/OIDC)
  • Experience supporting Federal or other high-assurance environments
  • Ability to obtain or maintain a U.S. security clearance
  • Ability to work extended hours / flextime as needed to meet customer needs / deadlines / escalations
  • Flexibility and ability to travel to meet project and customer needs
  • Travel requirements will vary depending on project and for some projects can exceed 50%

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