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BCG Platinion | Lead IT Architect, Public Sector Industry Leader (Defense & Secu

Boston Consulting Group (BCG), Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383

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BCG Platinion | Lead IT Architect, Public Sector Industry Leader (Defense & Security, Civil Sector) Join to apply for the BCG Platinion | Lead IT Architect, Public Sector Industry Leader (Defense & Security, Civil Sector) role at Boston Consulting Group (BCG). What You'll Do

At BCG Platinion, we’re bringing design to the front line of business challenges, creating work that solves problems in novel, feasible, and desirable ways. Our team applies a discovery-driven approach to create innovative end-to-end experiences at the intersection of people and technology. As a Lead or Principal Architect, you will collaborate on interdisciplinary teams of designers, engineers, researchers, technical experts, and consultants to develop leading IT concepts and architectural solutions. You will apply sound technical know-how, understanding of business context, and analytical skills to enable organizations to technically transform. Note: This role is primarily for the US Public Sector as part of BCG Platinion’s Architecture practice, but is also open to commercial and private sector engagements where required. Ideal candidate requirements include US Citizenship, active security clearance or ability to obtain a security clearance (e.g. DoD Secret / Top Secret), and prior experience with portfolio and project management of US federal government agencies in a technology consulting context is preferred. Lead IT Architects At BCG Platinion Are

Technical experts. They are critical thinkers with extensive IT expertise that drives novel solutions grounded in complexity. Comfortable with ambiguity. They navigate unclear paths and work through the unknown. Change agents. They enable organizational change, align and onboard teams to implement new processes and toolsets, and tackle complex challenges. Agile advocates. They are skilled in agile methodologies to address challenges and implement change. Collaborative. They are interdisciplinary team players who build relationships with stakeholders and teams. Innovative. They apply deep IT architecture knowledge to envision new design patterns for future technology solutions. Knowledgeable. They serve as hands-on practitioners and subject matter experts on teams. What You'll Bring

Bachelor's Degree in information technology, computer science, information systems, business administration, or related fields. Master's Degree preferred but not required. 6+ years of professional software engineering experience with 4+ years in architecture. Strong technical knowledge, engineering rigor, and creative problem-solving abilities. Ability to explain complex technology topics to senior executives. Extensive technical expertise in:

Various technology stacks Mainframe architecture (nice to have) Cloud-native applications and cloud services Omnichannel architecture Integration methodologies and tools API and microservices architecture Structured and unstructured data and usage patterns High-speed, high-volume transaction processing Real-time logging, monitoring, and resiliency Disaster recovery and business continuity planning Next-gen capabilities (AI/ML, IoT, Blockchain) and components Data analytics architecture (e.g. Data Lake) Programming paradigms (e.g. object-oriented) Process automation and tooling (DevOps, AIOps)

Experience in agile engineering and tooling support. Agile mindset with a vision to migrate to modern architecture capabilities and deliver business value. Willingness to travel to client sites; travel levels depend on client needs and projects. What We Offer

At BCG, we care about our people and offer best-in-class benefits to support you personally and professionally throughout your life experiences: Opportunity to work across disciplines within BCG, combining strategic thinking with hands-on application. Collaborative environment with a team of problem-solvers delivering innovative digital solutions; multiple career paths to impact business and society. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including health, retirement, paid time off, parental leave, and family benefits. For U.S. Applicants The first year base compensation for this role is $190,000 in USD, plus an annual discretionary performance bonus and retirement contributions. BCG offers a comprehensive benefits package and pays the full cost of medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and eligible dependents. BCG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. E-Verify participation is required.

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