Technology Solutions Architect #306

Other Duties Responsibilities Develop proof of concept applications to validate proposed solutions. Continuously review and evaluate the effectiveness of solutions and propose changes as needed. Contract(or) oversight. Assist with the establishment and adoption of technology architecture standards and methodologies. Write policies. Consult withlead other Senate teams. Write RFPs. Review and evaluate responses to RFPs. Required Work Experience 8-10 years experience as a lead software engineer and demonstrated leadership and mentoring skills. Required Special Skills Knowledge As part of our hiring process, we may conduct a skills assessment to better understand an applicants proficiency in key areas relevant to the role. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with team members and stakeholders from across the organization. Ability to explain technical challenges and solutions to both technical and non-technical audiences. High level of self-discipline and ability to work independently. Strong leadership skills. High attention to detail and ability to organize, manage, and prioritize many tasks. High aptitude for continuously learning new skills. Desired Qualifications Project management skills, including developing project plans, timetables and staff assignments. Cisco Certified Architect (CCAr) certification. Cisco Unified Contact Center Enterprise Specialist certification. Experience using analytics platforms such as Splunk or Vyopta to inform data driven decisions. Working Conditions This position directly supports essential services of the U.S. Senate. As such, this position requires the employee be available and prepared to work during government shutdowns, in inclement weather, on holidays, weekends, and during late nights to ensure essential services to the Senate continue without interruption. In the context of government furloughs, this position is considered excepted. Security Clearance This position requires that the applicant obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Government security clearance. Applicants must be U.S. citizens in order for the SAA to submit your application for a security clearance.