Architecture Consultant

• * Only US Citizens please apply• * FEDERAL EXPERIENCE IS AN ADDED ADVANTAGEBITS is a growing software development company in Washington DC area. We provide database solutions, application development, infrastructure supports, network engineering, and high-end computing using innovative technologies to the health agencies. We are looking for a Architecture Consultant for one of our FEDERAL projects. Job Description:We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Architecture Consultantwith a strong foundation in system design, integration, implementation, and sustainment.The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on experience in managing and optimizing complex IT infrastructures, with a deep understanding of operating systems, networking, middleware, applications, databases, and security. Role focus: Solution and platform architecture – ensuring the IRS M365 environment is well‑designed, scalable, and compliant, particularly around Power Platform, SharePoint, and AvePoint. Ideal background● 7–10+ years as a M365 / SharePoint / Azure solution architect. ● Led design of multi‑tenant or large single‑tenant M365 deployments with complex governance.Key technical skills● Designing Power Platform environments, pipelines, and data architecture (including Dataverse models and resource usage patterns). ● Architecting SharePoint Online and on‑premise farm infrastructure, including migration pathways and hybrid considerations. ● Designing integrations with AvePoint Online Services and other enterprise tools (Splunk, SFTP, etc.). ● Working with security specialist to embed Purview, DLP, and retention into the architecture. ● Actively contributing to Transition‑In/Transition‑Out plans, PMP, IMS, and architecture artefactsSoft skills● Able to explain architectural decisions to both executives and devs.● Strong diagramming and documentation; keeps architecture in sync with the QCP/QASP. Job Type: Full-timePay: $140,000.00 - $150,000.00 per yearWork Location:Remote Apply tot his job