Sr. Architect w / "policy as code"

Job Summary :

Dexian is seeking a Sr. Architect w / "policy as code" for an opportunity with a client located in Charlotte, NC.

Responsibilities :

Define the vision and roadmap for implementing policy-as-code across the enterprise, aligning with business objectives and regulatory requirements such as FedRAMP, CMMC, or SOC 1

Design and implement secure cloud architectures (across AWS, Azure, GCP) and automation workflows using infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools like

Terraform

• . This includes embedding policy enforcement points into CI / CD pipelines

Lead the automation of security controls, compliance validation, and continuous monitoring processes using tools like Open Policy Agent (OPA), HashiCorp Sentinel, or other cloud-native tools

Collaborate with engineering, security, and compliance teams to ensure architectural consistency and secure-by-default practices. The architect also provides technical guidance and mentorship to other team members

Establish architectural principles, patterns, and reusable design frameworks that balance innovation with risk reduction. Modernize governance and security reviews through automation

Serve as a subject matter expert on emerging technologies, industry best practices, and security standards (e.g., NIST, OWASP Top 10) to inform the company's technical direction and product roadmaps

Requirements :

Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, software engineering, data science, or related field

10+ years of experience in Application or platform architecture and design

Hands on experience with designing and / or using CI / CD processes

Experience in the formation and adoption of formal policies and technical standards

Proficiency in some or all of Perl, Python, Go, SQL, Excel, HTML, and / or confluence wiki for prototype creation

Experience with technology governance programs and compliance reporting processes

Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Experience in one or more BofA technology areas (Development, Production Support, Deployment, etc)

Tool technical Experience : Jenkins, Ansible, GitHub or other SCM, Sonar, Java development, SQL and no-SQL databases, Alteryx

Experience automating CI / CD processes

Experience with VM, Terraform and OpenShift container deployment practices

Experience implementing canary or Blue / Green release models

Knowledge and experience with machine learning and data science concepts

Familiarity with Large Language Models (LLM) and their use and capabilities

Strong skills with Excel data manipulation and macro generation

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Dexian is a leading provider of staffing, IT, and workforce solutions with over 12,000 employees and 70 locations worldwide. As one of the largest IT staffing companies and the 2nd largest minority-owned staffing company in the U.S., Dexian was formed in 2023 through the merger of DISYS and Signature Consultants. Combining the best elements of its core companies, Dexian's platform connects talent, technology, and organizations to produce game-changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals.

Dexian's brands include Dexian DISYS, Dexian Signature Consultants, Dexian Government Solutions, Dexian Talent Development and Dexian IT Solutions. Visit

https : / / dexian.com /

to learn more.

Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.