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# Power Platform Architect at MKS2 Technologies

- **Company:** MKS2 Technologies
- **Location:** Dahlgren, VA
- **Posted:** 2026-11-04
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-05
- **Apply:** https://www.mks2.com/job/6249857004?gh_jid=6249857004

## Job description

MKS2 Technologies, LLC, an award-winning high growth small business, creates innovative and customer-centric technology solutions in the areas of Cyber Security, Instructional Design and Training, Software Engineering and IT Support Services to improve the security and well-being of our clients. Our commitment to excellence and our “Mission First” orientation has resulted in steady growth and an expanding client base across government agencies. We have employees nationwide and for the past three consecutive years were named one of the fastest growing Veteran-owned companies in the nation. Please take a moment to browse through our website and learn more about what it means to serve with MKS2.

Cloud Platform Architect

Salary: $190K - $200K annually

This position will provide advanced technical expertise across the Microsoft Power Platform suite, translating mission and business requirements into secure, scalable, and maintainable solutions for a large government customer.

Work Location: Completely on-site in Dahlgren, VA.

Basic Required Qualifications and Skills:

- At start date, possess one of the Microsoft certifications below:
- PL-100 Power Platform Fundamentals
- PL-300 Power BI Data Analyst Associate
- PL-400 Power Platform Developer Associate
- PL-500 Power Automate RPA Developer Associate
- PL-900 Power Platform Fundamentals
- Be willing to obtain one of these certifications within 90 days of starting position:
- AB-410 Intelligent Applications Builder Associate (formerly PL-200)
- AB-100 Agentic AI Business Solutions Architect Expert (formerly PL-600)
- Advanced-level experience with:
- Architecting, developing, deploying, and sustaining Microsoft Power Platform solutions in an enterprise or government environment.
- Power Apps (Canvas and Model-Driven), Power Automate, Power BI, Dataverse, Power Fx, and DAX
- Experience with:
- Integrating Power Platform solutions with authorized enterprise data sources and disparate systems.
- Designing secure, scalable, high-performance solutions in a controlled or secure environment.
- Developing technical documentation, SOPs, user guides, troubleshooting materials, training content, and leadership briefings.
- Maintain technical and management certifications as per DoDM 8140.03
- Detail-oriented and highly organized, with excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills for dealing with diverse military and civilian stakeholders.
- Successful completion of privileged user account exam.
- Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires U.S. Citizenship.
- All applicants must have current DoD TS/SCI clearance eligibility day one and prior to entry on duty.

Desired Qualifications and Skills:  It is desirable that the candidate have the following qualifications:

- Department of Defense or federal government experience preferred.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: This position will include, but is not limited to, the following tasks:

- Serve as the senior technical advisor and subject matter expert for Microsoft Power Platform solutions, including Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, and Dataverse.
- Analyze mission requirements, gather stakeholder needs, and recommend secure, scalable, and supportable solution architectures.
- Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain Power Platform applications, workflows, and data solutions supporting mission operations.
- Build and manage integrations with approved data sources and implement business logic using Power Fx and related technologies.
- Develop, monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize Power Automate cloud and desktop flows, including RPA solutions and legacy-system integrations.
- Create data models, dashboards, reports, and analytics solutions in Power BI to support operational and leadership decision-making.
- Apply Power Platform best practices for security, governance, configuration management, testing, deployment, and lifecycle sustainment.
- Produce technical documentation, including solution designs, standard operating procedures, user guides, and troubleshooting materials.
- Deliver training, workshops, and briefings to government stakeholders, citizen developers, system administrators, and leadership.
- Resolve production issues, perform root-cause analysis, and implement improvements that enhance reliability, performance, and user experience.
- Coordinate with stakeholders, technical teams, and security personnel to ensure successful solution delivery and deployment.
- Ensure compliance with applicable DoD cybersecurity, accessibility, records management, and configuration management requirements.
- Other duties as assigned.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: MKS2 Technologies is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

## About MKS2 Technologies

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: MKS2 Technologies is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) that provides IT, cyber security, and strategic consulting services to federal government agencies and commercial clients.
- **Entity Type**: Private (SDVOSB)
- **Headquarters**: Austin, Texas, United States
- **Founded**: 2008
- **Founders**: Brendan Mullen

## Core Business
- **Primary Industry**: Defense & Space / Government Services / IT Services
- **Target Customers**: B2G (Federal Government – DoD, VA, Army, Navy), commercial clients
- **Mission / Purpose**: “Mission, Knowledge, Strategies, and Solutions” – Helping clients define their mission, leverage domain knowledge, formulate strategies, and implement effective solutions.

## Products & Services
MKS2 Technologies is a services company, not a product company. Its core offerings are:
- **IT Enterprise Solutions**: Design, implementation, sustainment, and management of IT infrastructure for federal agencies.
- **Cyber Security Services**: Cyber security support, compliance, and engineering (e.g., PAM, SOAR, SOC/NOC operations).
- **Strategic & Management Consulting**: Agile capability-driven approach to solve analytical and operational challenges.
- **Instructional Design & Training**: Computer training, professional development, and educational support services.
- **Enterprise Application Development**: Custom software development and systems integration.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private company)
- **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue – USD **$24.9 million** (LinkedIn estimate)
- **Notable Investors / Partners**: No external investors; key clients include the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S. Army, and U.S. Navy. In 2023, MKS2 won a **$221 million Army contract** for the Transition Assistance Program.
- **Growth Signals**: Named to the **Inc. 5000** list in 2024 (ranked #3,037 overall, #92 in Government Services). However, headcount declined 49% year-over-year to 143 employees, signaling a possible restructuring or shift toward higher-value contracts.

## Competitive Advantages
- **SDVOSB Certification**: Provides preferential status in federal contracting.
- **Founder’s Military Background**: Founded by a former combat veteran and West Point graduate, the company’s values align with federal mission needs.
- **Deep Federal Network**: Long-standing relationships across intelligence, national security, and civilian agencies.
- **Agile Methodology**: A capability-driven, rapid-response approach that differentiates it from traditional integrators.

## Strategic Focus
- **Current Priorities**: Expanding support for defense and veteran-related programs (e.g., Transition Assistance Program), maintaining key federal contracts, and recruiting cleared technical talent.
- **Growth Direction**: Likely to deepen its footprint in cyber security, cloud engineering, and automation (SOAR, Dynatrace) while leveraging its small business status to win set-aside contracts.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: “Collaborative & Innovative,” with a focus on employee well-being and open communication. The company emphasizes that “the most important asset of any organization is its people.”
- **Work Environment**: Hybrid/remote opportunities exist for some roles (e.g., Dynatrace Instrumentation Engineer is remote), but many positions require on-site support at federal locations (e.g., Washington DC, Annapolis Junction, Tucson). Personnel are located in 43+ states plus overseas (Germany, Italy, South Korea).
- **Benefits**: Comprehensive benefits (health, dental, life) starting the first of the month after hire; bonus programs (signing, time-in-grade, performance); 15+ days of paid time off; educational assistance (class reimbursement, college debt programs, professional development, book buy-back).
- **Engineering Culture**: Focus on technical roles like cyber security, systems engineering, and software development. Employees often come from or go to other defense contractors (General Dynamics, Booz Allen, Serco). The company values long-term commitment and professional growth.

## Sources
1. [MKS2 Technologies Website](https://www.mks2.com/)
2. [MKS2 Technologies Careers Page](https://www.mks2.com/careers/)
3. [MKS2 Technologies LinkedIn Profile](https://www.linkedin.com/company/mks2-llc)
4. [MKS2 Technologies Inc. 5000 Profile](https://www.inc.com/profile/mks2-technologies)

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