Solution Architect

Job Description

As a Solution Architect, you will be responsible for shaping the technical vision and direction of complex solutions, ensuring that both software and infrastructure components are seamlessly integrated to meet organizational goals.

The work you'll do

• Analyze current systems, identify critical dependencies and gaps, and recommend innovative approaches that leverage the latest advancements in cloud computing, application integration, and security.
• Collaborate closely with technical teams to design, test, and implement robust architectures, while also managing the technical practice to ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Program, integrate, and validate software systems, ensuring that all solutions are effective and compliant with industry standards.

Qualifications

• Strong background in cloud cost modeling, stakeholder communication, and the application of engineering disciplines across the entire solution lifecycle—from planning and design to rollout and ongoing support.
• Familiarity with tools and processes such as cloud service platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), architectural frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman), and security compliance standards (ISO, NIST).
• Experience leading high‑visibility or mission‑critical projects, supervising less senior staff, and acting as a subject matter expert in the field.
• Ability to initiate and develop requirements for complex programs and independently manage all functional duties.

Here’s what you’ll need

• 8 to 10+ years of experience in one or more of the following areas:
  • Cloud Computing
  • Cloud Data Architecture and Cloud Technology Architecture
  • Software Design and Architecture
  • Application Integration, Security and Compliance, Stakeholder Communication
  • Cloud Cost Modeling
  • AWS Architecture
  • Analyzing and recommending technologies (software, hardware, infrastructure)
  • Managing technical practices and introducing technical vision
  • Examining current systems architecture and identifying dependencies and gaps
  • Collaborating with technical staff to recommend effective solutions
  • Testing, integrating, and programming software systems
  • Applying engineering disciplines for planning, design, analysis, coding, testing, rollout, and support
  • Initiating, supervising, and developing requirements for complex programs
  • Leading high‑visibility or mission‑critical projects
  • Overseeing and mentoring less senior staff

Bonus points if you have

• Experience as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in solution architecture
• Recognized industry leadership in cloud or systems architecture
• Certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, and/or Google Professional Cloud Architect
• Experience with cloud cost optimization tools
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance frameworks (HIPAA, GDPR, FedRAMP)
• Experience with large‑scale application migrations to the cloud
• Advanced proficiency in security best practices for cloud environments

Security clearance

Active TS/SCI with Poly security clearance is required.

Compensation

The pay range for the listed locations is $130,200 - $265,300 USD .

Benefits

Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. For more information, see the benefits information page.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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Application Eligibility

Applicants in the United States must have work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.

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