Principal Solutions Architect

Description
Description:
POSITION: Cloud DevSecOps Search Engineer
QUANTITY OF OPENINGS: 1
LOCATION: Alexandria, VA
CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT: Public Trust
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENT: All requirements were listed in Job Description
INTERVIEW PROCESS: Resume review, 1 Management interview, 1 Technical interview
EDUCATION AND EXPEREIENCE:
Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field.
Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in Cloud, Containerization, DevSecOps, SOLR/Zookeeper Search.
Proven track record of delivering impactful web-based search deployments including SOLR/Zookeeper and open source search managed service solutions in an AWS cloud native environment.
Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance based on USPTO regulations
Candidates must have lived in the United States for the last 2 consecutive years
MANAGER JOB DESCRIPTION:
Summary: We are seeking a highly experienced and results-driven Cloud DevSecOps Search Engineer with a minimum of 10 years of relevant industry experience. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on developer with a strong technical foundation in AWS cloud native architecture, DevSecOps automated secure pipelines, Web based Search architecture, and infrastructure integration. This exceptional position will be a key member of the internal and external hosted website agile development teams specifically responsible for the search infrastructure that supports the product teams as they seek to migrate, modernize, automate, and innovate their search applications. This role requires deep technical expertise and the ability to architect, design, develop, and engineer the innovation, automation, and modernization of complex projects that drive business value and strategic insights. This is a remote job that can be worked from any location in the continental U.S.
Responsibilities:
Operate and maintain the internal and external website search infrastructure, including SOLR/Zookeeper servers, security, indexing, analytics
Collaborate with cross functional Agile Drupal development teams for search requirements and reporting integration.
Manage search indexing and analytics/reporting needs.
Develop, Build, and deploy automation, CI/CD pipelines, scripts, and infrastructure from the ground up using Infrastructure as Code - IaC (tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation)
Leverage automation and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and serverless architectures.
Develop end-to-end plans for migration of cloud based SOLR/ZooKeeper search capability to an AWS managed search service
Architect, Develop, Build and Deploy pilots, prototypes, and proof of concept solutions to validate potential search modernizations and updates in an AWS cloud native environment
Implement transparency, traceability, and appropriate security handling in line with best practices and applicable compliance standards including Authorization To Operate certifications.
Design scalable, secure and cost-effective infrastructure for search implementation, deployment, and maintenance.
Implement and document reusable code libraries, SOPs and best practices for modernization, automation, and innovation development and deployment.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field.
Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in Cloud, Containerization, DevSecOps, SOLR/Zookeeper Search.
Proven track record of delivering impactful web-based search deployments including SOLR/Zookeeper and open source search managed service solutions in an AWS cloud native environment.
Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance based on USPTO regulations
Candidates must have lived in the United States for the last 2 consecutive years
Track record of delivering impactful DevSecOps automated pipeline solutions in cloud native environments.
Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
Strong programming skills in Java, React (HTML/CSS/Javascript/Typescript), Terraform and Gitlab pipelines
Cloud Platforms: AWS (S3, SageMaker, Redshift), Azure, and Google Cloud Platform
Version Control & Collaboration: AWS, Gitlab, Docker
Containerization: Docker, Kubernetes
Terraform and Gitlab Pipelines
Suitable combination of education, training, or experience maybe substituted for education.
Desirable
Experience with Agile and the Rally Agile management tool.
Experience with Drupal
Technology Stack & Skills Requirements:
Programming Languages: Java, Python, HTML, Linux Shell (e.g. Bash), JavaScript, PERL, PHP (Drupal), SQL
Cloud Native Platforms: AWS AMI's
Search: SOLR, Zookeeper
Search Managed Services (e.g. OpenSearch)
Infrastructure: IaC Terraform, CloudFormation
DevSecOps automation: GitLab, Docker, SonarQube, Nexus
Agile Software development methodology: Rally
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Reston, VA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $80.00 - $90.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully remote position.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 17, 2026.
>About TEKsystems:
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.