Software Solutions Architect

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Job ID: 2510196

Location: CHANTILLY, VA, US

Date Posted: 2025-09-24

Category: Engineering and Sciences

Subcategory: Digital Engineer

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: No

Minimum Clearance Required: TS/SCI with Poly

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None

Potential for Remote Work: No

Description

SAIC is seeking a Software Solutions Architect to support SAIC's Prime Program, Landmark AOS in Chantilly, VA. Landmark AOS is a large SETA program, supporting the NRO's Ground Enterprise Directorate (GED), responsible for the acquisition of systems over the complete end-to-end life cycle. The role requires an active TS/SCI with Polygraph.

As the Software Solutions Architect you will be involved in designing, developing, and overseeing comprehensive software solutions that align with our business objectives. You will also need to possess extensive experience in software architecture, and have a solid understanding of emerging technologies, and demonstrate strong leadership skills to be successful.

Key Responsibilities to include:

• Design and implement scalable, robust, and secure software architecture solutions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Lead architectural reviews and recommend improvements to existing systems and processes.
• Oversee the development process ensuring adherence to architectural standards and best practices.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to all portfolio teams throughout project lifecycles.
• Conduct risk assessment and mitigation strategies for software solutions.
• Stay updated with the latest technological trends and incorporate relevant advancements into architectural solutions.
• Prepare documentation and deliver presentations on architectural decisions and project updates.
• Facilitate the alignment of Government IT Portfolio strategy with business goals and objectives in support of meeting critical milestones and future vision objectives for the organization.
  
  

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field and fourteen (14) years or more experience; Masters and twelve (12) years or more experience; PhD or JD and nine (9) years or more experience. Relevant experience to be substituted in lieu of degree.
• Active Top Secret/SCI with Poly.
• Experience as a software architect or in a similar senior role.
• Proven experience in designing and implementing software architecture for large-scale projects.
• Proficiency in multiple software development methodologies.
• Strong knowledge of cloud computing, microservices architecture, and enterprise application integration.
• Experience with DevOps practices and tools.
• Experience with specific technologies and frameworks relevant to our tech stack [e.g., AWS, Azure, Docker, Kubernetes, etc.].
• Experience supporting the IC.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to design innovative and effective solutions.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and cross-functional team environment.
• Ability to lead and mentor development teams effectively.
• Strong oral and written communications ability on significant technical matters often requiring coordination within a high-tempo environment.
  
  

SAIC is a premier technology integrator providing full life cycle services and solutions in the technical, engineering, intelligence, and enterprise information technology markets. SAIC is Redefining Ingenuity through its deep customer and domain knowledge to enable the delivery of systems engineering and integration offerings for large, complex projects. SAIC's approximately 15,000 employees are driven by integrity and mission focus to serve customers in the U.S. federal government. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $4.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see .