Senior IT Architect / Technical Manager – Fairfax, VA at Creative Information Technology, Inc

Senior IT Architect / Technical Manager – Fairfax, VA About us Creative Information Technology Inc (CITI) is an esteemed IT enterprise renowned for its exceptional customer service and innovation. We serve both government and commercial sectors, offering a range of solutions such as Healthcare IT, Human Services, Identity Credentialing, Cloud Computing, and Big Data Analytics. With clients in the US and abroad, we hold key contract vehicles including GSA IT Schedule 70, NIH CIO-SP3, GSA Alliant, and DHS-Eagle II. Join us in driving growth and seizing new business opportunities. Role and Responsibilities Technical Leadership & Architecture: Design and implement secure, scalable, and cost-effective cloud solutions across AWS and Azure (hybrid and multi-cloud). Build robust security architectures, leveraging Identity & Access Management (IAM), zero-trust policies, and tools like firewalls, WAFs, and SIEMs. Oversee enterprise networking (SD-WAN, VPNs, VPCs, and load balancers) and ensure efficient, secure connectivity across systems. Cloud, Automation, & DevSecOps: Lead Infrastructure as Code (IaC) initiatives using tools like Terraform, Ansible, and CloudFormation. Continuously enhance CI/CD pipelines with security best practices and automated testing using Kubernetes (EKS/AKS) and DevSecOps principles. Operational Excellence: Drive cloud cost optimization and ensure production environments meet SLAs. Develop disaster recovery plans, enhance system monitoring, and reduce downtime through proactive troubleshooting. Cybersecurity Oversight: Safeguard systems through advanced threat detection, vulnerability management, encryption, and compliance initiatives (e.g., NIST, GDPR, ISO 27001). Collaborate with SOC teams on incident response and risk mitigation strategies. Cross-Team Collaboration & Strategy: Work with teams across departments to align technology solutions with business goals. Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to stakeholders and leadership. Advocate for innovation in areas like cloud modernization, cybersecurity, and process automation. Minimum Qualification Education:Bachelor’s in computer science, IT, or related field. Masters preferred. 10+ years in IT, cloud, and security, with 5+ years in a leadership or architectural role. Certifications (Preferred):AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Architect Expert, CISSP, CEH, or CISM. 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. What We’re Looking For: A clear communicator and team leader who can simplify complex systems. A 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.