Remote Solutions Architect (VA ESOM)

Overview

Kentro is hiring for a Remote Solutions Architect to support the VA ESOM contract.

This Solutions Architect role sits within Kentro's data and technical architecture function, supporting a large federal enterprise IT program. Each person in this role is assigned to one of the program's delivery pillars and works alongside that pillar's team to build out its technical strategy: what the pillar's roadmap looks like, where its risks and dependencies sit, and how it should be represented in program-level technical reviews. This is a developing role, not a fully autonomous one. It works under the direction of program technical leadership, with the expectation that ownership and independence grow as the person demonstrates command of their assigned pillar.

Location: Remote - This position can be performed remotely within the United States and will support Eastern Time working hours.

Compensation Range: The anticipated base salary range for this position is $145,000 -$195,000 annually and reflects Kentro's good-faith expectations at the time of posting. Final compensation is determined based on the role's requirements, relevant skills, experience, education, certifications, work location, applicable security clearance requirements, market conditions, internal equity, and contract requirements.

This Job Description reflects the primary duties of the role; however, it is not intended to be all-inclusive. Team members may be asked to take on additional responsibilities in alignment with customer expectations, business needs, and Kentro's culture of collaboration and adaptability.

Responsibilities

• Works with an assigned delivery pillar's team to document and maintain that pillar's technical strategy: current state, near-term roadmap, and known risks or dependencies.
• Supports preparation of pillar-level content for program management reviews (PMRs) and other recurring technical checkpoints, under the direction of program technical leadership.
• Participates in architecture and solutioning discussions for the assigned pillar, building working knowledge of the program's broader technical environment over time.
• Identifies and documents innovation or improvement opportunities within the assigned pillar for program-level tracking.
• Contributes pillar-specific technical content to proposals, white papers, and capture materials as requested.
• Escalates technical risks or architecture questions outside the pillar's scope to program technical leadership rather than resolving them independently.
• Takes on increasing ownership of the pillar's technical strategy as competency is demonstrated, with a defined path toward representing that pillar with less direct oversight.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 6-10 years of experience in IT operations, systems engineering, or a related technical delivery role.
• Foundational understanding of enterprise IT architecture concepts: how systems, data, and services relate to one another within a larger environment.
• Strong written communication skills; able to document a technical strategy or roadmap clearly for a non-technical audience.
• Comfortable asking questions and escalating rather than guessing when something falls outside current knowledge.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with the ServiceNow platform or a comparable ITSM/ITOM tool.
• Prior experience supporting a federal program, including familiarity with federal data handling and records requirements.
• Exposure to proposal writing, capture support, or other business development activity.
• Experience in one of the program's specific delivery domains (examples: endpoint operations, platform engineering, service management, asset management).

Clearance Requirement:

• US Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident (Green Card)
• Willing and able to obtain and maintain Public Trust Clearance
• Must meet updated ID requirements: https://www.gsa.gov/technology/it-contract-vehicles-and-purchasing-programs/federal-credentialing-services/get-appointment-help/bring-required-documents
  • If you do not currently meet the ID requirements outlined, you must be willing and able to update your current forms of ID in a timely manner to complete the suitability process successfully.

Benefits

We offer competitive benefits package including paid time off, healthcare benefits, supplemental benefits, 401k including an employer match, discount perks, rewards, and more. We invest in our employees - Every employee is eligible for education reimbursement for certifications, degrees, or professional development. Reimbursement amounts may fluctuate due to IRS limitations. We want you to grow as an expert and a leader and offer flexibility for you to take a course, complete a certification, or other professional growth and networking. We are committed to supporting your curiosity and sustaining a culture that prioritizes commitment to continuous professional development.

We work hard; we play hard. Kentro is committed to incorporating fun into every day. We dedicate funds for activities - virtual and in-person - e.g., we host happy hours, holiday events, fitness & wellness events, and annual celebrations. In alignment with our commitment to our communities, we also host and attend charity galas/events. We believe in appreciating your commitment and building a positive workspace for you to be creative, innovative, and happy.

How to Apply

To apply to Kentro Positions- Please click on the job link and then click the blue "Apply" button at the top right of Job Description. Please upload your resume and complete all the application steps. You must fully submit the application for Kentro to consider you for a position. If you need alternative application methods, please email careers@kentro.us and request assistance.

Accommodations

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you need to discuss reasonable accommodations, please email careers@kentro.us.

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