Bixal · 3 hours ago
Senior DevOps Architect
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$178K/yr - $195K/yr
10+ years expBixal is a consulting company headquartered in Fairfax, VA, working alongside governments and organizations to help them deliver better services and experiences to the communities they serve. The Senior DevOps & Cloud Architect will lead enterprise-level cloud and DevSecOps architecture across federal programs and competitive pursuits, providing technical leadership and solution architecture.
Information TechnologyInternetSoftwareTelecommunications
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
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
Preferred
Cloud certifications (AWS/Azure/GCP) and/or enterprise architecture credentials
Experience supporting federal proposals and delivery programs
Experience building reusable platform patterns and accelerating delivery across multiple teams
Active member in DevSecOps or Cloud communities, with recent thought leadership activities
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
Company
Bixal
Bixal is an internet company that provides communication and technology solutions.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Carla Briceno
President, CEO & Co-Founder
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