Kentro is looking for a Remote Principal Solutions Architect (VA ESOM) to serve as the Technical Authority for our Federal Health and Benefits portfolio, with a focus on the Department of Veterans Affairs. This is a high-impact, strategic role defining the future-state architecture for one of the federal government's largest and most complex IT ecosystems. You will bridge legacy and modern cloud-native architectures, translating mission requirements into secure, scalable, and compliant technology roadmaps.
What You'll Do
- Define cohesive, end-to-end architecture blueprints to transition legacy workloads to modern cloud environments (AWS/Azure/Hybrid).
- Lead the architectural approach for IT Operations Management (ITOM) execution for the VA's infrastructure.
- Design and govern enterprise-level IT Service Management (ITSM) frameworks using ServiceNow to streamline service delivery.
- Establish robust strategies for IT Asset Management (ITAM) governance and lifecycle management.
- Lead Analysis of Alternatives (AoA) to select optimal software solutions aligning with client constraints.
- Lead development of a transparent data ecosystem and design strategies for secure integration of VA health records.
- Establish and enforce enterprise architecture guardrails and Authority to Operate (ATO) compliance.
- Directly engage with clients on solution development as a lead or key stakeholder.
- Coach and empower Senior Solution Architects and engineering leads.
- Direct cross-functional engineering teams through the full project lifecycle.
- Assist in engineering solutions by diving deep into code or configuration to resolve blockers.
- Oversee and refine development workflows using knowledge of the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
- Drive current work and capture new tactical growth opportunities, leading technical volume development for proposals.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree required (Master’s preferred) in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
- 12+ years of progressive IT experience.
- 7+ years in senior or principal technical leadership roles (e.g., Chief Architect, Principal Systems Engineer).
- Mandatory deep understanding of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) operating environment, specifically ITOM and infrastructure services.
- Demonstrated understanding of VA health records related to data structure, security, and IT integration.
- Proven track record designing strategies to modernize fragmented and entrenched legacy systems.
- Expert knowledge of modern integration standards (REST/SOAP APIs, Microservices).
- Elite presentation skills with ability to articulate technical concepts to C-suite executives and government leadership.
- Ability to convert vague business requirements into actionable, long-term technology roadmaps.
- US Citizen or Green card holder.
- Willing and able to get a Public Trust Suitability clearance and meet updated ID requirements.
Nice to Have
- Expert knowledge in ServiceNow implementation and integration, specifically in government agencies.
- Deep mastery of designing highly available solutions across AWS (GovCloud) or Microsoft Azure with hybrid connectivity.
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, CISSP, or ServiceNow Certified Master Architect certifications.
- Implementation experience with TOGAF or SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) in a federal context.
- Experience integrating ServiceNow or similar ITSM/ITOM platforms to drive operational efficiency in government agencies.
Technical Stack
- AWS GovCloud
- Microsoft Azure
- Hybrid Cloud
- ServiceNow
- REST/SOAP APIs
- Microservices
Team & Environment
You will serve as the Technical Authority for the Federal Health and Benefits portfolio. In this role, you will coach Senior Solution Architects and engineering leads, and direct cross-functional engineering teams.
Benefits & Compensation
- Paid time off
- Healthcare benefits
- Supplemental benefits
- 401k with employer match
- Discount perks and rewards
- Education reimbursement for certifications, degrees, or professional development
- Funds for team activities (virtual and in-person)
Work Mode
This is a remote position open to candidates located anywhere in the United States.
Kentro is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
