Senior IT Architect / Technical Manager
Genesis Consulting Partners, LLC· enterprise· Information Technology And Services· Oct 29, 2025 · 12mo agoPosted 363 days ago
Fairfax, Virginia, United States
Hybrid
Full-time
Manager
$150K–$232K est.
10+ years exp
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Job description
Genesis
Consulting is seeking an experienced Senior IT Architect / Technical Manager to
lead the design, modernization, and security of enterprise-scale cloud
environments This is a hands-on technical leadership role for someone who
thrives at the intersection of strategy, architecture, and execution. Join our
team and utilize SAP cloud technology to configure, deliver and support
applications for our clients while leveraging concepts of Lean, Agile, Kanban
and SAFe. Our clients are some of the world’s leading companies and the
candidate will be a part of challenging projects to build and support technical
solutions for their needs.
Duties and
Responsibilities:
The Senior IT Architect /
Technical Manager will lead the architecture and delivery of secure, scalable
cloud solutions that drive modernization across our enterprise clients. Duties
will include but may not be limited to:
· Technical Leadership & Architecture:
o Design and implement secure, scalable, and cost-effective cloud
solutions across AWS and Azure (hybrid and multi-cloud).
o Build robust security architectures, leveraging Identity & Access
Management (IAM), zero-trust policies, and tools like firewalls, WAFs, and
SIEMs.
o Oversee enterprise networking (SD-WAN, VPNs, VPCs, and load balancers)
and ensure efficient, secure connectivity across systems.
· Cloud, Automation, & DevSecOps:
o Lead Infrastructure as Code (IaC) initiatives using tools like
Terraform, Ansible, and CloudFormation.
o Continuously enhance CI/CD pipelines with security best practices and
automated testing using Kubernetes (EKS/AKS) and DevSecOps principles.
· Operational Excellence:
o Drive cloud cost optimization and ensure production environments meet
SLAs.
o Develop disaster recovery plans, enhance system monitoring, and reduce
downtime through proactive troubleshooting.
· Cybersecurity Oversight:
o Safeguard systems through advanced threat detection, vulnerability
management, encryption, and compliance initiatives (e.g., NIST, GDPR, ISO
27001).
o Collaborate with SOC teams on incident response and risk mitigation
strategies.
· Cross-Team Collaboration & Strategy:
o Work with teams across departments to align technology solutions with
business goals.
o Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to stakeholders and
leadership.
o Advocate for innovation in areas like cloud modernization,
cybersecurity, and process automation.
Requirements
Minimum
Qualifications/Experience:
· 10+ Years in IT, cloud, and security with 5+ years in a leadership or
architectural role.
· Expertise in AWS & Azure cloud (VPCs, IAM, containers, hybrid
environments).
· Strong understanding of enterprise security (firewalls, encryption,
IAM, incident response).
· Proficient with networking (SD-WAN, Direct Connect, routing, and VPN).
· Leadership in DevSecOps and automation with CI/CD pipelines.
· Strong Communication and Team Leader who can simplify complex systems.
· Quick Learner adaptable to emerging technologies and challenges.
· A problem solver with a passion for scalable and secure solutions.
· Someone who thrives at the intersection of technical strategy and
hands-on execution.
Minimum Education:
· Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field. Master’s
Degree preferred.
Required Certifications:
· AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Architect Expert, CISSP, CEH, or CISM
preferred.
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