26 Feb 2026

Full-Time Senior DevOps Architect

Bixal Inc. – Posted by talent@bixal.com – Anywhere

Job Description

Important Notice for Applicants:
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Why Bixal?

Bixal is a consulting company headquartered in Fairfax, VA, working alongside governments and organizations to help them deliver better services and experiences to the communities they serve. Using evidence-based knowledge and technology, Bixal empowers clients to deliver on their missions more effectively by fostering a culture of learning and continuous improvement.

Our values:

People-First: Emphasizing the importance of people in all aspects of work.
Collaboration and Transparency: Valuing teamwork and open communication.
Growth Mindset: Encouraging innovation and continuous improvement.
Creating Lasting Impact: Focusing on meaningful outcomes and positive change.

About the role:

Bixal is seeking a Senior DevOps & Cloud Architect to lead enterprise-level cloud and DevSecOps architecture across federal programs and competitive pursuits. This role is a senior technical authority responsible for end-to-end solution architecture, secure delivery platforms, and technical leadership across teams. The ideal candidate is highly articulate and comfortable leading solutioning, orals presentations, and technical proposal writing.

Location:

Remote from any location within DC, Maryland, or Virginia: Other locations outside of DMV also applicable (with occasional office visits). Must be legally authorized to work in the US. Bixal does not provide visa sponsorship.

Compensation:

The salary range for this role is $178,000 – $195,000. In the spirit of transparency, most offers tend to land near the midpoint of the range. We make compensation decisions thoughtfully, considering your experience, the skills you bring, and our commitment to internal equity. Fairness and transparency are core to how we operate.

Responsibilities:

Enterprise Architecture & DevSecOps Strategy

Define and own cloud architecture and DevSecOps strategy for proposals and active delivery programs.

Design secure, scalable, cloud-native platforms including CI/CD, IaC, container orchestration, identity/access, and observability.

Establish architecture standards, reusable patterns, and technical governance aligned with federal security and delivery expectations.

Engineering Leadership & Modernization

Collaborate with business development teams to shape technical solutioning early in the pursuit process

Provide hands-on technical leadership through architecture reviews, technical decision-making, and mentoring senior engineers.

Lead modernization efforts (legacy-to-cloud migrations, platform hardening, automation, reliability improvements, AI integration).

Ensure solutions meet quality, performance, and compliance needs (e.g., NIST/FISMA/FedRAMP-aligned environments, as applicable)

Business Development, Orals, and Technical Writing

Serve as a thought leader across projects and proposals, contributing to Bixal’s technical vision and strategy

Lead technical solutioning for pursuits, shaping win themes through architecture, delivery approach, and risk mitigation.

Write and review technical proposal content including technical volumes, SOW responses, implementation approaches, and compliance matrices.

Present and defend solutions in client discussions, solutioning sessions, and orals presentations with clear, executive-ready communication.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field or equivalent senior-level practical experience (at least 15 years).

10+ years of progressive experience in DevOps, cloud engineering, platform engineering, SRE, or technical architecture.

Demonstrated ownership of end-to-end cloud architecture and delivery outcomes in complex environments.

Deep experience with one or more cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and modern DevOps practices including IaC, CI/CD, and containers/Kubernetes.

Strong understanding of secure delivery and compliance-driven environments; ability to embed DevSecOps into SDLC.

Exceptional communication skills with proven ability to write technical narratives and present to senior stakeholders.

Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.

Preferred Qualifications: 

Cloud certifications (AWS/Azure/GCP) and/or enterprise architecture credentials.

Experience supporting federal proposals and delivery programs.

Experience building reusable platform patterns and accelerating delivery across multiple teams.

Active member in DevSecOps or Cloud communities, with recent thought leadership activities.

How We Support Our Team:

Flex hours
401K with matching incentive
Parental Leave
Medical/dental/vision benefits
Flex Spending Account
Company provided short-term disability and life insurance
Commuter benefits
Paid Time Off (PTO)
11 Paid holidays

Our company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all individuals and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs.

How to Apply

To apply please use the link: https://careers.bixal.com/jobs/390012-senior-devops-architect

Job Types: Full-Time. Salaries: 100,000 and above.

Job expires in 59 days.

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Full-Time Senior DevOps Architect