Steampunk is seeking a Senior Technical Architect to lead our efforts on a DHS Headquarters opportunity. The ideal candidate will have deep experience with Department of Homeland Security (DHS) enterprise systems and solutions and will serve as a key leader in driving technical strategy and implementation across DHS HQ projects. This individual will also build and maintain trusted relationships with DHS HQ senior technical leaders and become a trusted advisor to client leadership and their staff. 

1. Technical Leadership: 

• Serve as the primary technical architect for the DHS HQ BPA, providing strategic vision and leadership for all technology-related initiatives. 

• Lead the design and implementation of enterprise systems and solutions that align with DHS’s mission, objectives, and technical environment. 

• Ensure the successful integration and alignment of solutions with DHS HQ’s enterprise architecture, security policies, and technical standards. 

• Design and architect wholistic technical solutions including: applications, data, cloud, DevSecOps automation, and SaaS/PaaS platforms. 

• Select appropriate technologies, framework, and tools to meet business and technical requirements efficiently and cost effectively. 

• Design cloud environments and demonstrate technical cloud architectural knowledge, playing a vital role in the design of production, staging, QA, and development of cloud infrastructures running in 24×7 environments. 

• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand user needs, business needs, and challenges when defining human-centric requirements. 

• Test and validate new technologies or frameworks through PoCs to evaluate their effectiveness before adoption. 

• Coach and mentor other technical leaders and team members. 

1. Client Engagement & Trusted Advisor: 

• Build and maintain trusted relationships with DHS HQ senior technical leaders, providing expert guidance and advisory services on system architecture, modernization strategies, and emerging technologies. 

• Act as a trusted advisor to DHS HQ client leadership, helping them to navigate technical challenges and make informed decisions that align with their strategic goals. 

• Communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders in a clear and concise manner. 

• Lead the design of scalable, secure, and resilient enterprise solutions, ensuring that they meet DHS HQ’s operational and mission-critical needs. 

• Provide oversight and guidance to technical teams throughout the solution development lifecycle, from requirements gathering through implementation, testing, and deployment. 

• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including engineers, developers, cybersecurity experts, and program managers to ensure seamless project execution. 

• Mentor and guide junior architects and technical team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and technical excellence. 

1. Strategic Growth & Innovation: 

• Identify opportunities for innovation and process improvements within DHS HQ’s technology ecosystem. 

• Stay abreast of the latest trends and advancements in technology, recommending new tools, frameworks, and methodologies that can enhance DHS’s technical capabilities. 

• Play a key role in expanding Steampunk’s presence within DHS by identifying new business opportunities and driving the successful execution of the BPA. 

Required Qualifications: 

• Experience with DHS Enterprise Systems: Minimum of 10+ years of experience working with DHS enterprise systems and solutions, with a focus on large-scale IT initiatives. 

• Client Relationships: Demonstrated ability to build and maintain trusted relationships with DHS HQ senior technical leaders and client staff. 

• Technical Expertise: Expertise in enterprise architecture, cloud solutions, security frameworks (e.g., FISMA, NIST), and emerging technologies. 

• Leadership: Proven experience leading technical teams and managing the full lifecycle of large-scale system implementations. 

• Communication Skills: Strong ability to communicate complex technical concepts effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences. 

• Clearance and Education: U.S. Citizens only. Active TS security clearance and bachelor’s degree  

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience in managing and overseeing technical strategy and implementation on large BPA or IDIQ contracts. 

• Familiarity with DHS HQ’s technical environment, including experience with mission-critical systems. 

• Certifications such as TOGAF, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, or similar. 

Steampunk relies on several factors to determine salary, including but not limited to geographic location, contractual requirements, education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience. The projected compensation range for this position is $180,000 to $225,000.  The estimate displayed represents a typical annual salary range for this position. Annual salary is just one aspect of Steampunk’s total compensation package for employees. Learn more about additional Steampunk benefits here. 

Steampunk is a Change Agent in the Federal contracting industry, bringing new thinking to clients in the Homeland, Federal Civilian, Health and DoD sectors.  Through our Human-Centered delivery methodology, we are fundamentally changing the expectations our Federal clients have for true shared accountability in solving their toughest mission challenges.  As an employee owned company, we focus on investing in our employees to enable them to do the greatest work of their careers – and rewarding them for outstanding contributions to our growth. If you want to learn more about our story, visit http://www.steampunk.com.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Steampunk participates in the E-Verify program.