Senior Solution Architect (AWS GovCloud & IoT Modernization) - REMOTE

Req ID: 374376

We are currently seeking a Senior Solution Architect (AWS GovCloud & IoT Modernization) - REMOTE to join our team in Columbus (REMOTE), Ohio (US-OH), United States (US).

Job Summary

NTT DATA is seeking a senior level Solution Architect / Technical Lead to support our client's program. This role will guide the technical direction of a multi year modernization initiative delivered under our client’s guidance. The selected professional will work closely with all stakeholders, client counterparts, and NTT DATA leadership to architect, integrate, and modernize mission critical systems. The work includes inheriting and integrating the existing IoT based radiation exposure tracking environment, establishing and governing the AWS GovCloud landing zone, ensuring compliance, and supporting the modernization of documentary tracking and inventory management systems as identified during technical scoping during Kick off. The program will scale to a 20+ person Agile DevSecOps team, with resources transitioned across TO2 and potential future task orders to maintain knowledge continuity. This position is ideal for a senior architect capable of leading solution design while also engaging directly with the client and stakeholders on technical decisions, compliance issues, and roadmap planning.

Job Duties

IoT Environment Inheritance & Integration – Lead the technical strategy to inherit and integrate the existing IoT radiation exposure tracking environment.

Define ingestion, data modeling, interface, and system interoperability requirements.

Ensure seamless integration with new or modernized components.

AWS GovCloud Architecture, Compliance, & Landing Zone Setup – Architect and oversee AWS GovCloud landing zone setup, certification, and compliance.

Ensure Client funded hosting responsibilities are aligned with the technical solution.

Define cloud security configurations, policies, and audit requirements.

Client Facing Technical Leadership – Serve as NTT DATA’s senior technical representative in engagements with the client’s procurement and technical leadership, including stakeholders.

Communicate architecture decisions, risks, and solution trade offs to both Client and teams.

Provide technical leadership during proposal reviews, clarifications, and ongoing task order execution.

System Modernization (Documentary Tracking and Inventory Management) – Lead solution design for modernizing the documentary tracking and inventory management systems.

Define modular architecture, integration points, workflows, and data migration strategies.

DevSecOps Leadership & Team Oversight – Guide Agile DevSecOps engineering teams composed of front end, back end, API, UX, and CI/CD roles, consistent with updates to labor requirements and staffing model adjustments.

Ensure engineering output adheres to architectural standards, compliance, DevSecOps automation requirements, and the program’s technical roadmap.

Task Order Continuity Across Future Work – Support planning that maintains team continuity and knowledge transfer across future task orders.

Ensure technical artifacts, architecture documentation, and processes enable seamless scaling.

Basic Qualifications

Master's degree in Engineering or a related field with 10+ years of experience in software architecture or technical leadership; OR

Bachelor's degree in a related field with 15+ years of relevant experience.

Minimum 5 years experience architecting solutions in AWS, including at least 2 years designing or operating in AWS GovCloud.

Minimum 3 years experience leading a team of 5+ engineers on Agile delivery programs.

Minimum 3 years experience implementing CI/CD and DevSecOps practices in production systems.

Minimum 2 years experience integrating or developing systems involving IoT data ingestion, telemetry, or sensor based architectures.

Must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain a Secret clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with senior client stakeholders and technical SMEs.

Experience leading at least two cloud modernization efforts for enterprise or government clients.

Ability to communicate complex technical solutions to non technical audiences.

Leadership style that fosters collaboration, trust, and technical excellence.

Strategic mindset with the ability to guide long term modernization roadmaps.

Experience supporting Navy or defense related IT modernization initiatives.

Possession of at least one cloud architecture or security certification (e.g., AWS Solutions Architect Associate or above, CISSP or CCSP).

Ability to thrive in a fast paced environment with evolving requirements.

Salary and Benefits

NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for specific roles. The starting pay range for this remote role is $104,558 – $242,031. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate’s actual work location, relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications. This position may also be eligible for incentive compensation based on individual and/or company performance. If the position offered in temporary, the position will not be eligible for incentive compensation. This position is eligible for company benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance with an employer contribution, flexible spending or health savings account, life and AD&D insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program with company match, and additional voluntary or legally-required benefits.

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