GPS - Technical Architect - Senior Associate

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The Government & Public Sector (GPS) practice of Ernst & Young LLP offers a full range of consulting and audit services to our Federal, State, Local, and Education clients. We strive to implement innovative ideas that help achieve essential mission outcomes. With our diverse, high-performing teams, we deliver real change and measurable results, empowering our clients to protect the nation, enhance public safety, improve healthcare for military and citizens, and deliver crucial public services.

The GPS Technology Organization within our US GPS practice is dedicated to implementing a new operational and technology model specifically designed to support U.S. defense and Government engagements.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Technical Architect to join our US Government and Public Sector Technology Hub. In this pivotal role, you will design solutions and architectures for key initiatives primarily hosted on a cloud-based government platform. Your focus will be on scalability, reliability, and reusability, aligning with EY's mission and strategic goals.

You will cultivate relationships across teams to fully understand requirements, apply your technical expertise to address business challenges, and collaborate with other architecture and development teams to translate these requirements into effective technical solutions. Additionally, you will create robust solution plans that encompass cost estimates and optimized delivery approaches in collaboration with various stakeholders.

Your Key Responsibilities Will Include:

Providing technical guidance and support for client engagements with a focus on complex and innovative Microsoft Azure/Azure Gov Platform services. Developing detailed infrastructure and engineering designs that encompass the end-to-end technical solution while adhering to business strategy and EY's technology standards. Working across multiple projects to set architectural direction, building consensus and leading discussions among diverse stakeholders such as Solution and Technical Architects, engineering teams, and project managers. Exhibiting strong communication and organizational skills essential for collaboration within globally distributed teams. Monitoring project quality and progress, ensuring compliance with architectural design through ongoing reviews and due diligence. To Qualify for This Role, You Should Have:

In-depth understanding of Azure/Azure Gov architecture. Experience in architecting technical solutions using Microsoft-centric approaches with IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS capabilities. Familiarity with claims-based authentication, MFA, and cloud security controls. Knowledge of data movement and transformation technologies. Ability to adapt new technologies to solve problems while adhering to security and compliance standards. Proficiency in defining and developing scalable products and services across multi-platform environments. Strong collaboration skills and a proactive approach to sharing insights and leading practices. Hands-on development experience supporting the full Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC). Relevant Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience. Eligibility to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Security clearance. Ideally, You Will Also Have:

Experience with design tools like Microsoft Visio and PowerShell for Azure management. Knowledge of US Government & Public Sector federal standards. Experience with mission-critical technology and disaster recovery components. Expertise in cloud platforms, particularly Microsoft AzureGov. Experience with modern development languages such as JavaScript, Python, or .NET. Working knowledge of visualization and analytics tools such as Power BI or Tableau. Certifications in Technical Architecture, such as Microsoft Azure, AWS, or similar. Experience designing cloud-native applications utilizing modern architecture patterns. Ability to partner with engineering teams to enforce architectural standards. What We Look For:

We are looking for self-starters who take initiative and can think critically and creatively to solve complex problems. If you are comfortable working with culturally diverse teams and can adapt to different working hours for global collaboration, you will thrive in this position. Some travel may be required.

What We Offer You:

A comprehensive compensation and benefits package with performance-based rewards and recognition. Join us in our team-led, hybrid working model, where in-person collaboration is encouraged. Flexible vacation policy, allowing you to decide how much time off you need based on your personal needs, alongside paid holidays and leaves for life circumstances. Ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

The position is open for applications on an ongoing basis.

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