Federal Lead Systems Architect

Dell Federal is a premier technology solutions provider specializing in serving the complex needs of federal clients, particularly in defense and intelligence communities. Known for its innovative and secure IT solutions, Dell Federal operates as a crucial partner in delivering mission-critical infrastructure and software that meet stringent government standards. The company focuses on creating adaptive and resilient technology ecosystems that enable federal agencies to achieve operational excellence and enhanced security. Dell Federal emphasizes a culture of cutting-edge technological advancement, collaboration, and agility, making it a leader in the federal IT service space.

The role of Lead Solution Architect at Dell Federal, located in McLean, VA, represents a critical leadership opportunity within the IT and Engineering department. This position requires an individual to serve as the technical visionary and authority over the design, integration, and deployment of a next-generation on-premise private cloud environment. This environment supports secure and resilient mission-critical operations for defense and intelligence sectors, adhering to strict Department of Defense and Intelligence Community security standards. The Lead Solution Architect will harmonize diverse technology stacks including Linux and Windows operating systems, storage solutions, software-defined networking, and unified communications for voice and video.

The professional in this role will champion Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and GitOps methodologies, leveraging platforms like Tinkerbell to enable automated provisioning from bare-metal hardware to operating system layers, ensuring repeatability, reliability, and scalability of deployments. The architect’s leadership spans the entire lifecycle of infrastructure projects, from conceptual design through execution within a Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe). Aligning complex technical roadmaps with overarching business and mission objectives is essential, as is guiding cross-functional agile teams to deliver integrated, secure cloud infrastructure.

This role requires securing and integrating Cross Domain Solutions (CDS) to enable secure data transfer across different security enclaves in compliance with DoD/IC standards. The Lead Solution Architect is also responsible for fostering innovation, ensuring high availability and performance of private cloud resources, and driving forward-thinking strategies that anticipate future technological needs. The employment type and salary specifics are typically competitive and reflective of the high security clearance level and leadership expectations.