Solution Architect

Solution Architect HII Mission Technologies is searching for a Solution Architect to join our team in Springfield, VA. This role is responsible for the technical leadership with the ability to work alongside stakeholders to ensure accurate information and the ability to deliver on time. Included in management of the technical aspects this role is also going to balance budgeting, time and security of the project and team. This is a great opportunity to bring your technical knowledge to our growing team and help us support our mission. Salary range mid level: $107,643-$199,909. Salary range senior level: $133,073-$247,136. Essential Job Responsibilities You will design and guide the implementation of enterprise technology solutions that align with organizational goals, technical standards, and long-term strategic direction. In this role, you translate business and mission requirements into scalable, secure, and well-integrated architectures that support reliable operations and future growth. Key responsibilities include working closely with stakeholders to understand functional needs, developing architecture artifacts, and defining solution patterns that ensure consistency and interoperability across systems. You will evaluate technologies, create conceptual and logical designs, and support teams in implementing solutions that meet performance, security, and compliance requirements. You may also contribute to prototyping efforts, integration strategies, and documentation of architecture decisions. Additionally, you will validate solutions through reviews and testing, provide technical guidance throughout the delivery lifecycle, and ensure architectures remain aligned with organizational standards, engineering best practices, and mission objectives. Minimum Qualifications Mid Level: 5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 0 years experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience. Senior level: 9 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 7 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 4 years relevant experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience. TS/SCI clearance minimum to start with ability to obtain CI Poly. 7+ years solution development and/systems engineering expertise. Demonstrated experience balancing technical feasibility with business constraints (budget, time, and security). Preferred Requirements Architectural frameworks formal training or vendor certification on (e.g., DoDAF, Zachman Framework, TOGAF). Cloud computing formal training or vendor certifications (e.g., AWS Certification Solutions Architect – Professional, or Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert). Technical breadth across multiple domains (e.g., cloud computing, database, systems administration, networking, DevSecOps, infrastructure). HII Mission Technologies Division