Lead Technical Architect at Jobgether

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Lead Technical Architect at Jobgether. 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.. . Company Location: United States.