Solution Architect

PBG Consulting is a women-owned small business supporting federal agencies with Strategic Consulting, Program Implementation, and IT Modernization & Digital Transformation. With a relentless commitment to quality and an innovation-first mindset, PBG serves government missions with passion, boldness, and grit.

Key Responsibilities:

• Opportunity Capture and Proposal Development:
• Collaborate with business development teams to identify and capture new opportunities with US Federal civilian customers in cloud operations and application modernization.
• Develop technical solutions and architectures for proposals, ensuring they meet client requirements, comply with federal standards, and align with industry best practices.
• Write and review technical sections of proposals, including solution descriptions, architectures, and implementation plans tailored for federal clients.
• Engage with potential clients to understand their needs, present solutions, and address technical questions specific to the federal sector.
• Solution Architecture and Implementation:
• Design and implement cloud-based solutions that support federal business requirements and drive digital transformation initiatives.
• Lead the modernization of legacy applications by adopting cloud-native architectures and technologies.
• Develop and maintain architecture blueprints, technical standards, and best practices for cloud operations and application modernization in the federal sector.
• Ensure security, scalability, and performance considerations are integrated into all architectural decisions.
• Delivery Support:
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to the delivery team upon contract award, ensuring successful implementation of proposed solutions for federal clients.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, operations, and business stakeholders, to ensure alignment and successful delivery.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies to ensure project success.
  

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Proven experience as a Solution Architect, with a focus on cloud operations and application modernization for US Federal civilian customers.
• Extensive knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Strong understanding of microservices architecture, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and serverless computing.
• Proficiency in modern programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, Go) and development frameworks.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation), and automation tools.
• Familiarity with federal regulations, compliance standards (e.g., FISMA, FedRAMP), and security requirements.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to navigate complex technical challenges.
• Certifications in relevant cloud technologies (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert) are highly desirable.
• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust
  
  

Professional Skills:

• Sound business ethics, including the protection of proprietary and confidential information.
• Ability to work with all levels of internal staff, as well as outside clients and vendors.
• Strong stakeholder management, including advising and influencing clients regarding process improvement initiatives, and working positively.
• Skilled communicator with clients and employees.
• Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Team player with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated outstanding level of professionalism in providing client support, including ability to exercise good judgment, discretion, tact, and diplomacy. #CJ
  
  

#WHYPBG

We have successfully built a company culture based on our single most important asset - our employees. At PBG we are passionate about employee engagement and make it our business to provide our employees a range of challenging and rewarding opportunities that align with business strategy, promote team work and inspire innovation. A job is where you are spending most of your day, so PBG believes in making it a fun, collaborative and productive environment. We want our employees to have the opportunity to grow and be part of a company that is making a lasting contribution to our customers. 

Benefits:

• 401K Retirement Plan
• Medical Plan options with significant financial investments from PBG
• Prescription benefit plan
• Dental and Vision coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Short term / Long-term disability
• Supplemental group life and AD&D options
• Yearly Bonuses
• Generous Paid Time Off / Paid Holidays
• Career/Professional Development Program
• Spot Bonus Program
  
  

Diversity & Inclusion:

PBG celebrates diversity and is proud to provide Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetics, disability, or protected veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, PBG complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

Disclaimer:

This job description reflects management's assignment of essential job functions but is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all activities, duties and responsibilities required by the job incumbent. Nothing in the herein restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.