Senior Solution Architect – Federal
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%