Solutions Architect with Security Clearance

About Company: About Tripoint Solutions We are technology innovators, partnered with state-of-the-art providers, such as AWS, ServiceNow, and UiPath, to drive digital transformation in the federal space. TPS teams are bringing automation and data science into areas of the government that are crying out for fresh tech-making positive impacts felt by tens of thousands of users, countless citizens, and all six branches of the military each day. Our Agile teams are responsible for envisioning, launching, and operating the massive data systems and analytics platforms used to manage $14.5B in government procurements and $200B in military real estate assets globally. At TPS, we apply the power of cloud technologies to help the government think smarter and function better-for everyone. TPS Company Values * We value and respect each employee's dedicated work and unique contributions as they directly impact who we are and what we do. * Your talent and innovative thinking bring leading-edge solutions to our customers.

• Our success is driven by the dedication of our employees.
• Employee-generated solutions have sustained our continued success and customer satisfaction Benefit Offerings Tripoint Solutions builds flexibility into health benefit plan choices, covers most of the monthly premiums, and helps employees build a career with impact through our generous professional development program. We offer all full-time employees: * Medical, Dental, Vision benefits with a national provider network
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts (FSA & HSA)
• Company-paid Life and Disability insurance including Short-Term, Long-Term, and Accidental
• Supplemental Insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• 11 paid holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Professional Development Reimbursement Program to pursue undergraduate, graduate, training, and certifications
• Monthly transportation, parking, and cell phone service reimbursement Tripoint Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled About the Role: Tripoint Solutions is seeking an experienced Solutions Architect to support an upcoming federal government contract. The selected candidate will lead the design, development, and implementation of enterprise technology solutions that align with mission objectives, security requirements, and operational needs. Location: Washington, D.C. (Candidates must reside in D.C., Virginia, or Maryland) - Hybrid: On-site 1 day per week Clearance Requirements: * Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation.
• USA Citizenship is required.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Federal Public Trust
  
  

Responsibilities: * Engage with clients and internal teams to gather and analyze business requirements and technical needs.

• Analyze business and mission requirements and translate them into technical architectures.
• Develop solution roadmaps, reference architectures, and implementation strategies.
• Provide technical leadership throughout the system development lifecycle.
• Ensure compliance with federal security, privacy, and governance requirements.
• Design cloud, hybrid, and on-premises architectures using industry best practices.
• Conduct technology evaluations, proof-of-concepts, and architecture reviews.
• Collaborate with program managers, engineers, cybersecurity teams, and government stakeholders.
• Develop architecture documentation, diagrams, technical specifications, and presentations.
• Support proposal development, technical responses, and solution demonstrations when required.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks and dependencies.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.

• 5 years of experience in IT architecture, software development, or systems engineering roles.
• Experience supporting federal, state, or local government programs.
• Proven experience designing and implementing complex technology solutions in a professional services environment.
• Strong understanding of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and on-premises infrastructure.
• Understanding of cybersecurity principles, Zero Trust architectures, and secure system design.
• Experience with system integration, APIs, microservices, and enterprise applications.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications: * Master's degree in a relevant technical or business discipline.

• Professional certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, TOGAF, or Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert.
• TOGAF, CISSP, PMP, SAFe, or related certifications.
• Experience with FedRAMP, NIST 800-53, RMF, and government compliance frameworks.
• Experience supporting digital transformation and modernization initiatives.
• Familiarity with DevSecOps, CI/CD pipelines, containerization, and Kubernetes.