Solution Architect V at Kentro

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Overview Thank you for considering IT Concepts dba Kentro, where innovation drives opportunity and collaboration leads to success. Our dynamic community of experts is fully committed to advancing our customers' missions, fostering professional growth, and making a positive impact on our communities. By joining our supportive community, you will find that Kentro is dedicated to your personal and professional development. Together, we can drive meaningful change, spark innovation, and achieve extraordinary milestones. Kentro is hiring a Solution Architect V to serve as principal architect on the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Accelerated Transformation of Legacy Applications and Systems (ATLAS) program — one of the largest civilian IT modernization efforts in the federal government. ATLAS covers a mission-support portfolio of more than 200 applications and roughly 3,000 databases, moving the agency off legacy sustainment and onto cloud-native architectures, automated workflows, DevSecOps delivery, and integrated AI capability. The ideal candidate will have experience providing strategic direction for enterprise architecture and technology adoption across a large portfolio. You bring expert command of enterprise architecture frameworks, technology strategy, and digital transformation, and you use it to translate the Chief Architect’s enterprise direction into portfolio and solution target states — not just how any one system gets built. You develop portfolio standards and reference architectures, lead cross-cutting initiatives, drive architectural innovation, and work with the Chief Architect to serve as a senior technical advisor to program leadership and the government customer. Location: Remote - This position can be performed remotely within the United States and will support Eastern Time working hours. Compensation Range: The anticipated base salary range for this position is $190,000–$215,000 annually and reflects Kentro’s good-faith expectations at the time of posting. Final compensation is determined based on the role’s requirements, relevant skills, experience, education, certifications, work location, applicable security clearance requirements, market conditions, internal equity, and contract requirements. This Job Description reflects the primary duties of the role; however, it is not intended to be all‑inclusive. Team members may be asked to take on additional responsibilities in alignment with customer expectations, business needs, and Kentro’s culture of collaboration and adaptability. *This position is contingent upon contract award* Responsibilities • Develop and maintain target-state solution architecture for assigned portfolio segments, including transition roadmaps from current state, in alignment with the Chief Architect’s enterprise architecture strategy • Evaluate and recommend technology adoption for assigned portfolio domains — platforms, services, and patterns — and implement approved standards through solution architecture governance • Lead portfolio-wide rationalization: assess applications and databases against business value, technical health, and cost, and drive disposition decisions to 6R framework • Develop portfolio reference architectures, solution principles, design patterns, and integration/API standards for approval through program architecture governance; define the solution review gates that enforce approved enterprise direction • Lead or participate in architecture review boards and design authority forums as delegated by the Chief Architect; adjudicate solution-level decisions within assigned authority and document them as durable decision records • Serve as senior technical advisor to program leadership, capture teams, and FAA stakeholders, translating technical strategy into cost, schedule, risk, and mission impact • Ensure solution architectures conform to the enterprise data architecture and partner with the data architecture lead on data governance, master data, interoperability, and the path to enterprise data excellence and intelligent automation • Translate cybersecurity and compliance requirements into solution architecture patterns in partnership with cybersecurity leadership, ensuring alignment to FISMA, NIST SP 800-53, Zero Trust direction, and FAA and DOT policy • Understanding compliance and limitations for creating systems within FedRAMP High/Class D environments like AWS GovCloud, Azure GCCH, and GCP Assured workloads. • Drive architectural innovation: identify emerging technologies — cloud-native services, AI/ML, automated code transformation, intelligent automation — assess fit, and lead pilot efforts. • Establish the architecture assets that make a modernization factory model work at scale: reference implementations, solution blueprints, accelerators, and reusable patterns • Lead and mentor a community of solution architects and senior engineers across delivery teams; raise architectural maturity across the program • Define architecture measures — technical debt, availability, delivery velocity, operating cost, standards adoption — and report portfolio health against them • Guide service transition architecture, ensuring modernized systems move into sustained high-availability operations without disruption Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline • 10+ years of progressive experience in software engineering and architecture, including significant time in a principal or enterprise architect capacity • Demonstrated ownership of enterprise architecture and target-state strategy for a large, complex application portfolio • Expert knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks and methods and practical experience applying them • Proven track record leading large-scale digital transformation or legacy modernization, including portfolio rationalization and application disposition decisions • Deep expertise in cloud architecture across a major provider (AWS, Azure, or GCP), including cloud-native, containerized, microservices, and event-driven designs • Strong data architecture background covering data modeling, migration, integration, and governance at enterprise scale • Working command of DevSecOps and modern delivery architecture: CI/CD, infrastructure as code, automated testing, and security engineered into the pipeline • Experience defining and enforcing architecture standards and governance across multiple delivery teams • Exceptional communication and executive presence; able to advise senior government and corporate stakeholders and to defend architectural decisions under scrutiny   Preferred Qualifications:  • Experience supporting FAA, DOT, or comparable federal civilian modernization programs at enterprise architecture level • Familiarity with FAA enterprise architecture governance, the Acquisition Management System (AMS), and Authority to Operate (ATO) processes • Experience architecting large-scale database modernization (Oracle, SQL Server, or mainframe data stores to cloud-native or open-source targets) • Experience introducing AI/ML or automated code transformation into a modernization program at portfolio scale • Relevant certifications: TOGAF 9/10 Certified, AWS or Azure Solutions Architect Professional, CISSP, or equivalent • Prior experience standing up or operating a modernization factory, delivery center, or enterprise platform organization • Experience contributing to federal capture and proposal efforts as a technical solution lead Clearance Requirement: • US Citizen • Existing FAA suitability determination or transferable federal background investigation strongly preferred Benefits The Company We believe in generating success collaboratively, enabling long-term mission success, and building trust for the next challenge. With you as our partner, let’s solve challenges, think innovatively, and maximize impact. As a valued member of our team, you have the unique opportunity to work in a diverse range of technology and business career paths, all while supporting our nation and delivering innovative technology solutions. We are a close community of experts that pride ourselves on creating an environment defined by teamwork, dedication, and excellence. We hold three ISO certifications (27001:2013, 20000-1:2011, 9001:2015), two CMMI ML 3 ratings (DEV and SVC) and CMMC Level 2 Certification. Industry Recognition Growth | Inc 5000’s Fastest Growing Private Companies, DC Metro List Fastest Growing; Washington Business Journal: Fastest Growing Companies, Top Performing Small Technology Companies in Greater D.C. Culture | Northern Virginia Technology Council Tech 100 Honoree; Virginia Best Place to Work; Washington Business Journal: Best Places to Work, Corporate Diversity Index Winner – Mid-Size Companies, Companies Owned by People of Color; Department of Labor’s HireVets for our work helping veterans transition; SECAF Award of Excellence finalist; Victory Military Friendly Brand; Virginia Values Veterans (V3); Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Corporate Breath Award Benefits We offer competitive benefits package including paid time off, healthcare benefits, supplemental benefits, 401k including an employer match, discount perks, rewards, and more. We invest in our employees – Every employee is eligible for education reimbursement for certifications, degrees, or professional development. Reimbursement amounts may fluctuate due to IRS limitations. We want you to grow as an expert and a leader and offer flexibility for you to take a course, complete a certification, or other professional growth and networking. We are committed to supporting your curiosity and sustaining a culture that prioritizes commitment to continuous professional development. We work hard; we play hard. Kentro is committed to incorporating fun into every day. We dedicate funds for activities – virtual and in-person – e.g., we host happy hours, holiday events, fitness & wellness events, and annual celebrations. In alignment with our commitment to our communities, we also host and attend charity galas/events. We believe in appreciating your commitment and building a positive workspace for you to be creative, innovative, and happy. Commitment Equal Opportunity Employment & VEVRAA Kentro is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Kentro is strongly committed to compliance with VEVRAA and other applicable federal, state, and local laws governing equal employment opportunity. We have developed comprehensive policies and procedures to ensure our hiring practices align with these requirements. As part of our VEVRAA compliance efforts, Kentro has established an equal opportunity plan outlining our commitment to recruiting, hiring, and advancing protected veterans. This plan is regularly reviewed and updated to ensure its effectiveness. We encourage protected veterans to self-identify during the application process. This information is strictly confidential and will only be used for reporting and compliance purposes as required by law. Providing this information is voluntary and will not impact your employment eligibility. Our commitment to equal employment opportunity extends beyond legal compliance. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees, including protected veterans, are treated with dignity, respect, and fairness. How to Apply To apply to Kentro Positions- Please click on the job link and then click the blue “Apply” button at the top right of Job Description. Please upload your resume and complete all the application steps. You must fully submit the application for Kentro to consider you for a position. If you need alternative application methods, please email careers@kentro.us and request assistance. Accommodations To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you need to discuss reasonable accommodations, please email careers@kentro.us . #LI-SB1

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By joining our supportive community, you will find that Kentro is dedicated to your personal and professional development. Together, we can drive meaningful change, spark innovation, and achieve extraordinary milestones.
Location: Remote - This position can be performed remotely within the United States and will support Eastern Time working hours.
This position is contingent upon contract award*
Develop and maintain target-state solution architecture for assigned portfolio segments, including transition roadmaps from current state, in alignment with the Chief Architect’s enterprise architecture strategy
Evaluate and recommend technology adoption for assigned portfolio domains — platforms, services, and patterns — and implement approved standards through solution architecture governance
Lead portfolio-wide rationalization: assess applications and databases against business value, technical health, and cost, and drive disposition decisions to 6R framework
Serve as senior technical advisor to program leadership, capture teams, and FAA stakeholders, translating technical strategy into cost, schedule, risk, and mission impact
Understanding compliance and limitations for creating systems within FedRAMP High/Class D environments like AWS GovCloud, Azure GCCH, and GCP Assured workloads.
Drive architectural innovation: identify emerging technologies — cloud-native services, AI/ML, automated code transformation, intelligent automation — assess fit, and lead pilot efforts.
Establish the architecture assets that make a modernization factory model work at scale: reference implementations, solution blueprints, accelerators, and reusable patterns
Lead and mentor a community of solution architects and senior engineers across delivery teams; raise architectural maturity across the program
Define architecture measures — technical debt, availability, delivery velocity, operating cost, standards adoption — and report portfolio health against them
Guide service transition architecture, ensuring modernized systems move into sustained high-availability operations without disruption
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline
10+ years of progressive experience in software engineering and architecture, including significant time in a principal or enterprise architect capacity
Demonstrated ownership of enterprise architecture and target-state strategy for a large, complex application portfolio

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Experience supporting FAA, DOT, or comparable federal civilian modernization programs at enterprise architecture level
Familiarity with FAA enterprise architecture governance, the Acquisition Management System (AMS), and Authority to Operate (ATO) processes
Experience architecting large-scale database modernization (Oracle, SQL Server, or mainframe data stores to cloud-native or open-source targets)
Experience introducing AI/ML or automated code transformation into a modernization program at portfolio scale
Relevant certifications: TOGAF 9/10 Certified, AWS or Azure Solutions Architect Professional, CISSP, or equivalent
Prior experience standing up or operating a modernization factory, delivery center, or enterprise platform organization
Experience contributing to federal capture and proposal efforts as a technical solution lead
Existing FAA suitability determination or transferable federal background investigation strongly preferred

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