**Overview** GovCIO is currently hiring for a Chief Engineer/Architect with an active Secret clearance to direct the architecture and design of solutions to meet requirements, improve service, reduce costs and provide automation. This position will be located in Sterling, VA and will be a fully remote position. **Responsibilities** + Direct technical personnel and Team Leads in solution architecture and design to meet customer requirements, improve services, reduce costs, and automate. + Provide strategic and technical cloud planning and oversight. + Provide program-wide technical leadership in core enterprise systems, networking, engineering, and security services. + Collaborate with Team Leads to apply program standards across all functional areas. + Provide technical leadership in systems and administration services; network administration services; cloud engineering, operations and consulting services; cloud migration; configuration management; engineering services; software development approach including Agile at Scale and DevSecOps; testing, lab-as-a-service, and preproduction services; cybersecurity and information assurance; and COMSEC and cryptographic management. **Qualifications** **Required:** + Bachelor's with 12+ years experience with engineering/architecting enterprise IT applications (or commensurate experience) + Recognized cloud certification, such as Amazon Web Services (AWS) Certified Solutions Architect, Cloud Certified Professional + Secret Clearance and able to acquire and maintain DEA suitability **Desired:** + Experience leading migrations of applications and/or systems to the cloud (public, private and hybrid) + Experience with mobile applications and data + Experience with NIST control requirements, including NIST 800-53A (revision 4) and NIST 800-63 + A Master’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field + Experience managing and consolidating diverse user interfaces and architectures within an application portfolio + Experience providing detailed engineering and technical leadership to engineering staff involving multiple, complex, and interrelated project tasks **Company Overview** GovCIO is a team of transformers--people who are passionate about transforming government IT. Every day, we make a positive impact by delivering innovative IT services and solutions that improve how government agencies operate and serve our citizens. But we can't do it alone. We need great people to help us do great things - for our customers, our culture, and our ability to attract other great people. We are changing the face of government IT and building a workforce that fuels this mission. Are you ready to be a transformer? **What You Can Expect** **Interview & Hiring Process** If you are selected to move forward through the process, here’s what you canexpect: + During the Interview Process + Virtual video interview conducted via video with the hiring manager and/or team + Camera must be on + A valid photo ID must be presented during each interview + During the Hiring Process + Enhanced Biometrics ID verification screening + Background check, to include: + Criminal history (past 7 years) + Verification of your highest level of education + Verification of your employment history (past 7 years), based on information provided in your application **Employee Perks** At GovCIO, we consistently hear that meaningful work and a collaborative team environment are two of the top reasons our employees enjoy working here. In addition, our employees have access to a range of perks and benefits to support their personal and professional well-being, beyond the standard company offered health benefits, including: + Employee Assistance Program (EAP) + Corporate Discounts + Learning & Development platform, to include certification preparation content + Training, Education and Certification Assistance* + Referral Bonus Program + Internal Mobility Program + Pet Insurance + Flexible Work Environment *Available to full-time employees Our employees’ unique talents and contributions are the driving force behind our success in supporting our customers, which ultimately fuels the success of our company. Join us and be a part of a culture that invests in its people and prioritizes continuous enhancement of the employee experience. **We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.** All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. EOE, including disability/vets. **Posted Pay Range** The posted pay range, if referenced, reflects the range expected for this position at the commencement of employment, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and internal equity. The total compensation package for this position may also include other compensation elements, to be discussed during the hiring process. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the GovCIO reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, GovCIO or individual department/team performance, and market factors. **Posted Salary Range** USD $153,000.00 - USD $204,200.00 /Yr. Submit a referral to this job (https://careers-govcio.icims.com/jobs/4743/chief-engineer---architect/job?mode=apply&apply=yes&in\_iframe=1&hashed=-1834385473) **Location** _US-Remote_ **ID** _2024-4743_ **Category** _IT Infrastructure & Network Engineering & Operations_ **Position Type** _Full-Time_