Senior Platform Architect

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. Shape the direction of the NTIA Federal Spectrum Data Systems platform within the U.S.

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in defining and implementing architecture for multi-component platforms within federal environments, particularly in Azure. Capable of leading technical planning, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and mentoring engineers while ensuring compliance with security standards.

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Azure Platform ArchitectureInfrastructure As CodeKubernetes DesignTechnical Roadmap DevelopmentActive Secret Clearance

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Hard Skills

Architecture DesignIntegration PatternsCloud NetworkingCI/CD PracticesData EngineeringMachine Learning WorkloadsTerraformBicepDockerApache Spark

Soft Skills

CollaborationMentoringTechnical CommunicationDecision Making

Tools & Technologies

Azure MonitorLog AnalyticsApplication InsightsPrometheusGrafanaNessusSonarQubeMicrosoft Defender For CloudAqua SecurityOpenMetadata

Certifications & Qualifications

Azure CertificationsKubernetes CertificationsCloud Security Certifications

Industry Keywords

Federal Spectrum Data SystemsNIST SP 800-53RMFATO ProcessesClassified Environments

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ApacheAzureCloudDockerElasticSearchGrafanaKubernetesPostgresPrometheusSparkSQLTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Shape the direction of the NTIA Federal Spectrum Data Systems platform within the U.S. Department of Commerce
Own the FSDS platform roadmap across component systems, aligning priorities with NTIA goals, application needs, and security requirements
Define target-state architecture and integration patterns connecting FSDS applications, data services, and external federal systems
Lead architecture as the platform matures and expands to new environments
Weigh tradeoffs across cost, security, operability, and federal-environment constraints
Lead technical planning for new capabilities, migrations, and environment expansions, including scope, dependencies, sequencing, and estimates
Serve as technical lead with NTIA and partner government teams, presenting architecture options, tradeoffs, and recommendations
Coordinate with application, data, security, DevOps, and operations teams
Document architecture decisions and design rationale
Define Azure platform architecture for unclassified and classified FSDS environments
Set direction for networking, identity, secrets management, container platforms, and configuration management
Establish platform standards for consistency, scalability, security, and cost
Review Infrastructure as Code and Kubernetes designs with DevOps engineers
Guide delivery pipelines, deployment patterns, observability, resilience, recovery, upgrades, capacity planning, and production transitions
Provide architecture input to RMF and ATO activities and guidance during major incidents
Maintain architecture diagrams, design documents, and platform lifecycle plans
Mentor engineers and communicate technical tradeoffs to stakeholders

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field and five or more years of relevant platform, DevOps, or cloud engineering experience, or eight or more years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree
Active Secret clearance or higher is required
Experience defining architecture for multi-component platforms or programs, including integration patterns, target-state designs, and technical roadmaps
Experience working directly with government customers or program stakeholders to gather requirements, present technical options, and drive decisions
Experience designing infrastructure in Azure Commercial and Azure Government
Experience with platforms in classified or similarly restricted federal environments
Working knowledge of Infrastructure as Code, Kubernetes, and CI/CD practices
Working knowledge of cloud networking, identity and access management, secrets management, and observability
Ability to make sound architecture decisions, document solutions, and collaborate with developers, DevOps engineers, security personnel, and customer stakeholders
Preferred: Experience operating Azure Government Secret platforms
Preferred: Experience building internal developer platforms or self-service provisioning portals
Preferred: Familiarity with NIST SP 800-53 controls, RMF, ATO processes, and STIG implementation
Preferred: Familiarity with platform security tools such as Nessus, SonarQube, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Aqua Security, or comparable products
Preferred: Hands-on experience with Terraform, Bicep, Docker, Kubernetes, or Helm
Preferred: Experience with data lakehouse architectures using Apache Iceberg, Trino, or comparable table formats and query engines
Preferred: Experience with data catalog and governance tools such as OpenMetadata
Preferred: Experience designing for disconnected or air-gapped deployments
Preferred: Experience with Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Application Insights, Prometheus, or Grafana
Preferred: Experience supporting shared database or search services such as SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Elasticsearch, or OpenSearch
Preferred: Experience enabling data engineering or machine learning workloads on platforms such as Apache Spark, Azure Data Factory, or related technologies
Preferred: Experience with GitOps, policy as code, Kubernetes operators, or service mesh technologies
Preferred: Relevant Azure, Kubernetes, or cloud security certifications

Benefits

Comp & perks

401k matching
PPO and HDHP medical/dental/vision insurance
Education reimbursement
Complimentary life insurance
Generous PTO and holiday leave
Onsite office gym access
Commuter Benefits Plan