Technical Architect - Enterprise Modernization, AI & Automation

Job Description

Job Description

Join Sky Solutions, LLC - Pioneering Digital Transformation Excellence!

Sky Solutions is a trusted partner in government contracting, empowering federal agencies with cutting-edge IT solutions. Our expertise spans AI-first enablement, delivering innovative solutions and advanced cybersecurity, fortifying digital ecosystems against emerging threats and digital transformation through low-code/no-code development, cloud solutions, and agile methodologies. We simplify complex processes and deliver breakthrough results for federal clients across healthcare, financial services, and national security.

Technical Architect - Enterprise Modernization, AI & Automation
Location: Tysons Corner, VA (Hybrid)
Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Overview
Sky Solutions LLC is seeking a highly experienced Technical Architect to support a federal digital transformation initiative associated with the DOJ Office of Justice Programs (OJP). The ideal candidate will lead enterprise architecture, application modernization, cloud-native solution design, and the adoption of AI-driven automation technologies to improve mission outcomes and operational efficiency.
This role requires a strategic and hands-on technology leader who can translate complex business and mission requirements into secure, scalable architecture roadmaps while guiding the adoption of emerging technologies across enterprise federal environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and oversee modern, cloud-native, microservices-based, low-code/no-code, and API-first architectures that enable digital transformation, scalability, and interoperability with federal systems and external partners.
• Lead enterprise application modernization initiatives, including legacy system transformation, cloud migration, workflow orchestration, and integration modernization.
• Champion the adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Generative AI, and Intelligent Automation, including Robotic Process Automation (RPA), to improve mission outcomes and enable data-driven decision-making.
• Evaluate and architect AI-enabled solutions using cloud platforms such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP), as well as federated and on-premises model deployment frameworks.
• Conduct proofs of concept (PoCs), pilots, and technical assessments for emerging technologies, including Generative AI copilots, AI-driven analytics, and intelligent process automation.
• Identify opportunities to apply AI and low-code/no-code platforms to automate business processes, modernize legacy environments, and improve operational efficiency.
• Develop enterprise architecture strategies, target-state architectures, technology roadmaps, reference architectures, and implementation plans aligned with business objectives.
• Collaborate with business leaders, government stakeholders, and IT teams to translate mission needs into actionable technical solutions.
• Establish architecture standards, integration patterns, security principles, and technology governance practices across development teams.
• Ensure architecture incorporates security, privacy, accessibility, interoperability, performance, scalability, and maintainability requirements.
• Provide technical leadership across engineering, DevSecOps, data, cybersecurity, and application development teams.
• Assess emerging technologies, architectural risks, and implementation trade-offs, providing recommendations to executive, technical, and mission stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline; equivalent experience may be considered.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in enterprise architecture, solution architecture, or large-scale technology solution design.
• At least 5 years of experience leading large-scale application modernization, AI/automation, or digital transformation initiatives in federal government environments.
• Demonstrated experience designing enterprise-scale architectures involving cloud-native applications, microservices, APIs, and distributed systems.
• Experience developing architecture roadmaps and translating innovation strategies into actionable implementation plans.
• Experience evaluating and implementing AI/ML, Generative AI, intelligent automation, or workflow automation solutions.
• Experience with one or more major cloud platforms: AWS, Microsoft Azure, or GCP.
• Understanding of enterprise integration, API management, data architecture, identity and access management, and secure software development.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex technical concepts to executive leadership, technical teams, and mission stakeholders.
• Strong architectural governance, technical decision-making, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting DOJ, OJP, or other federal civilian agency programs.
• Familiarity with grants-management, case-management, or workflow-intensive enterprise platforms.
• Experience with low-code/no-code platforms, business process management, workflow orchestration, and RPA technologies.
• Experience designing AI-enabled architectures, including Generative AI applications, enterprise copilots, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), and AI-driven analytics.
• Familiarity with federated AI architectures, hybrid cloud deployments, and on-premises model hosting.
• Knowledge of federal cybersecurity and compliance frameworks, including applicable NIST standards, FedRAMP requirements, and Section 508 accessibility.
• Experience with responsible AI practices, including data protection, model governance, access controls, and AI output validation.
• Relevant cloud, enterprise architecture, AI, or automation certifications.

Success in This Role

• Delivery of practical, secure, and scalable enterprise architecture roadmaps.
• Successful modernization of legacy applications and business processes.
• Effective adoption of AI-enabled capabilities and intelligent automation where they provide measurable value.
• Improved interoperability, operational efficiency, maintainability, and alignment with federal mission objectives.

Compensation :
The expected compensation range for this position is $118,890 - $201,014 annually. Compensation is determined in good faith and may vary based on job-related factors, including relevant experience, skills, education, certifications, clearance level, labor category alignment, contract requirements, work location, internal equity, and business needs.
The posted range reflects the Sky's reasonable estimate at the time of posting and does not guarantee a specific salary or rate. Final compensation will be determined based on the selected candidate's qualifications and applicable contractual and business considerations.

Sky Solutions Benefits & Culture at a Glance

• Healthcare & Wellness
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage tailored to your needs.
  • Supplemental options like life insurance, disability, HSA/FSA available.
• Time Off & Work-Life Balance
  • Starting at 15 PTO days per year, increasing with tenure.
  • Plus 11 paid holidays to recharge and spend time with loved ones.
• Professional Growth & Development
  • Annual education stipend.
  • Access to thousands of online courses.
  • Formal mentorship programs for career advancement.
• Inclusive Culture
  • "One Team” mentality focused on collaboration and belonging.
  • Recognized as a Great Place to Work® for six years straight.

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