Senior Solutions Architect

Our Client is currently hiring for Senior Solutions Architect to support our client’s contract needs. This position will be responsible for providing detailed information with deep expertise in enterprise IT systems and a strong understanding of Department of Defense (DoD) security postures. This role is pivotal in designing, aligning, and delivering technology solutions that meet mission-critical objectives for government clients. The ideal candidate will possess a blend of technical acumen, strategic vision, and stakeholder engagement capabilities. This position is located in the Alexandria, VA area and will be an on-site position.

YOU MUST HOLD A SECRET CLEARANCE FOR THIS POSITION

Responsibilities

• Architect and design scalable, secure, and resilient IT solutions across on-premises and cloud environments (e.g., AWS GovCloud, Azure Government).
• Align technical solutions with the strategic vision and operational priorities of government leadership.
• Lead technical scoping sessions to evaluate and recommend appropriate technologies and architectures.
• Ensure compliance with DoD cybersecurity frameworks, including RMF, DISA STIGs, and Zero Trust principles.
• Drive automation initiatives to improve operational efficiency, reduce manual processes, and enhance system reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, cybersecurity, program management, and government stakeholders.
• Develop and present solution roadmaps, technical documentation, and architecture diagrams.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and trends in enterprise IT, cloud services, and federal cybersecurity mandates.
• Review test plans/procedures to ensure they meet contractual objectives and participate in the testing process to validate requirements.
• Coordinate the planning, design, and installation of equipment, applying engineering and programming knowledge along with the use of sophisticated instruments and computing systems.
• Participate in system conceptual design and document design concepts to support solution development and stakeholder alignment.

Required Skills and Experience

• Minimum 10 years of experience in enterprise IT architecture, preferably within federal or DoD environments.
• Strong understanding of DoD security postures, including NIST, RMF, and STIG compliance.
• Hands-on experience with both on-prem infrastructure and cloud platforms (e.g., VMware, Azure, AWS).
• Familiarity with automation tools and frameworks (e.g., Ansible, Terraform, CI/CD pipelines).
• Ability to scope and evaluate technologies based on mission needs, budget, and security requirements.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts into strategic outcomes.

Preferred Required Skill and Experience

• Certifications such as AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Architect, CISSP, or DoD 8570-compliant credentials.
• Experience working directly with government leadership or senior military officials.
• Background in systems engineering or software development is a plus.
• Display interpersonal skills, problem-solving skills, and time management skills.
• The ability to lead Senior Management through the development of a solution architecture plan for a line of business. This includes the ability to evaluate and present information that will facilitate effective and timely decision-making through written and oral communication materials that effectively summarize findings with recommendations.
• Experience in creating architectural models demonstrating how products, operations and systems interoperate within the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field with 12 years (or commensurate experience)