Lead Technical Architect

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of Groundswell. We are currently looking for a Lead Technical Architect in Maryland (USA) and Virginia (USA).

This role offers the opportunity to lead and deliver complex, secure enterprise solutions for federal and defense clients in a high-impact, mission-critical environment. The Lead Technical Architect will design, implement, and optimize cloud-based HR and business systems, ensuring alignment with architectural standards, security frameworks, and operational objectives. You will serve as a key technical liaison, guiding cross-functional teams while translating business requirements into scalable technical solutions. This role requires hands-on expertise, strategic thinking, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. Candidates will thrive in a culture that values audacious problem-solving, continuous improvement, and measurable impact on critical government missions.

Accountabilities

In this role, you will:

• Serve as the primary technical liaison between federal customers, internal teams, and engineering partners.
• Lead the design, development, and deployment of cloud-based enterprise solutions, ensuring alignment with architectural best practices.
• Develop and manage secure, scalable configurations and integrations, including analytics, reporting, and data conversion strategies.
• Translate business requirements into technical designs that meet federal and intelligence community standards.
• Support security authorization processes, including FedRAMP and ATO documentation requirements.
• Troubleshoot and optimize system performance, security, and integration behavior across platforms.
• Guide delivery teams on best practices in security modeling, reporting, data management, and platform extensibility.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including HR IT, cybersecurity, and cloud infrastructure to ensure technical alignment and compliance.
• Stay current with platform feature releases and emerging federal technology trends to inform ongoing development.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Active TS/SCI security clearance.
• Residency in the DMV area with ability to go on-site as needed.
• 7+ years of experience in enterprise solution architecture or technical implementation within federal, intelligence, or DoD environments.
• Hands-on experience with Workday or similar enterprise SaaS platforms, covering Integrations, Security, Reporting, Extend, and Prism.
• Deep understanding of federal security frameworks such as FedRAMP, RMF, and ATO processes.
• Proven cross-functional leadership experience, particularly with cybersecurity, cloud, and compliance teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to convey complex technical topics to diverse stakeholders.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field.
• Preferred: Workday certifications (HCM, Extend, Security, Prism), Agile or SAFe certifications, prior federal/defense delivery experience, and Master’s degree in IT, Cybersecurity, or related discipline.

This role offers:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options.
• 4% 401(k) match with immediate vesting.
• Paid time off and flexible work schedules.
• Tuition reimbursement, certification programs, and professional development opportunities.
• On-site gym and childcare options.
• Salary range: $154,532 – $198,176, based on experience, qualifications, and other factors.

Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching.

When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly.
🔍 Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience, and achievements.
📊 It compares your profile to the job’s core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score.
🎯 Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the 3 candidates with the highest match to the role.
🧠 When necessary, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed.

The process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias — focusing solely on your fit for the role. Once the shortlist is completed, we share it directly with the company that owns the job opening. The final decision and next steps (such as interviews or assessments) are then made by their internal hiring team.

Thank you for your interest!

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