Define and own cloud architecture and DevSecOps strategy for proposals and active delivery programs
Design secure, scalable, cloud-native platforms including CI/CD, IaC, container orchestration, identity/access, and observability
Establish architecture standards, reusable patterns, and technical governance aligned with federal security and delivery expectations
Collaborate with business development teams to shape technical solutioning early in the pursuit process
Provide hands-on technical leadership through architecture reviews, technical decision-making, and mentoring senior engineers
Lead modernization efforts (legacy-to-cloud migrations, platform hardening, automation, reliability improvements, AI integration)
Ensure solutions meet quality, performance, and compliance needs (e.g., NIST/FISMA/FedRAMP-aligned environments, as applicable)
Serve as a thought leader across projects and proposals, contributing to Bixal’s technical vision and strategy
Lead technical solutioning for pursuits, shaping win themes through architecture, delivery approach, and risk mitigation
Write and review technical proposal content including technical volumes, SOW responses, implementation approaches, and compliance matrices
Present and defend solutions in client discussions, solutioning sessions, and orals presentations with clear, executive-ready communication.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field or equivalent senior-level practical experience (at least 15 years)
10+ years of progressive experience in DevOps, cloud engineering, platform engineering, SRE, or technical architecture
Experience supporting federal proposals and delivery programs and interfacing directly with clients
Demonstrated ownership of end-to-end cloud architecture and delivery outcomes in complex environments
Deep experience with one or more cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and modern DevOps practices including IaC, CI/CD, and containers/Kubernetes
Strong understanding of secure delivery and compliance-driven environments; ability to embed DevSecOps into SDLC
Exceptional communication skills with proven ability to write technical narratives and present to senior stakeholders
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.

Benefits

Flex hours
401K with matching incentive
Parental Leave
Medical/dental/vision benefits
Flex Spending Account
Company provided short-term disability and life insurance
Commuter benefits
Paid Time Off (PTO)
11 Paid holidays

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

cloud architectureDevSecOpsCI/CDIaCcontainer orchestrationidentity/access managementobservabilitycloud platformsKubernetesautomation

Soft Skills

technical leadershipmentoringcommunicationcollaborationtechnical decision-makingproblem-solvingpresentation skillswriting technical narrativesstakeholder engagementthought leadership

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer ScienceBachelor’s degree in EngineeringPublic Trust clearance