Principal Architect

Job Summary

To support a large, multi-year IT services program for a government client, the fully remote Principal Architect will manage the program's reference architecture, establish technical standards, and lead architecture governance processes to ensure secure, scalable, and interoperable solutions.

Key responsibilities

• Own and evolve the program's reference architecture across cloud, security, data platforms, and integrations
• Establish and govern cross-team technical standards and architectural patterns to promote consistency and security
• Lead architecture governance processes, including reviews and decision-making forums for significant technical decisions

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field; advanced degrees preferred
• Demonstrated experience as a Principal Architect or similar role on large-scale federal IT services programs
• Deep expertise in cloud-native architecture, security, and large-scale data platforms
• Experience establishing architecture governance frameworks and leading technical decision-making bodies
• Relevant architecture certifications preferred, such as TOGAF or cloud-specific credentials