Senior Solutions Architect

Job Description

Job Description

Project: CI/CD Pipeline Transformation

Location: Government Facility OnSite (as required)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience Level: Senior (10+ years preferred)

Salary Range: $180,000 – 200,000

Clearance: Holds Current DoD Active Secret Clearance or higher

U.S. Citizenship Required

Position Overview

World Services LLC is seeking a Senior Solutions Architect to lead the design and advisory strategy for transitioning NAVAIR programs from manual release processes to secure, automated CI/CD pipelines aligned with DevSecOps principles and Authority to Operate (ATO) requirements. This role combines technical architecture, change enablement, and stakeholder advisory to drive scalable, compliant modernization.

This position requires onsite support at various U.S. Navy and NAVAIR locations, depending on program needs. Candidates should expect to work in secure government environments and collaborate directly with program offices, engineering teams, and mission stakeholders. While some limited flexibility may be available, this role is primarily onsite to ensure effective coordination, security compliance, and hands-on support of DevSecOps transformation efforts within operational Navy environments.

World Services LLC is a trusted partner to federal defense and civilian agencies, delivering mission-focused solutions across DevSecOps, cloud modernization, cybersecurity, and advanced analytics.  World Services combines deep technical expertise with agile program execution to help clients modernize critical systems and improve mission outcomes. Employees benefit from working alongside experienced industry leaders on high-impact national security initiatives, gaining exposure to cutting-edge technologies and DevSecOps practices. The company fosters a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and measurable results, offering opportunities for professional growth, technical certification support, and meaningful contributions to mission-critical programs and offers competitive benefit package.

Key Responsibilities

Architecture & Strategy

·         Design end-to-end DevSecOps and CI/CD architectures for Navy aviation systems

·         Define transition roadmap from manual change management to automated pipelines

·         Establish system architecture aligned with DoD/Navy compliance frameworks (RMF, NIST 800-53)

·         Lead development of Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) and cloud-native architecture strategies

·         Advise on system integration across legacy and modernized environments

ATO & Security Integration

·         Architect CI/CD pipelines that support continuous ATO (cATO) objectives

·         Ensure security is embedded across pipeline stages (static/dynamic scans, compliance checks)

·         Collaborate with cybersecurity stakeholders to align with RMF accreditation processes

·         Define traceability, auditability, and compliance automation within pipelines

Change Management & Enablement

·         Develop frameworks for organizational transition to DevSecOps operating models

·         Guide program offices on adoption of automated delivery and release practices

·         Establish governance models for pipeline usage, approvals, and release controls

·         Drive cultural shift from manual to automated, low-risk, continuous deployments

Stakeholder Engagement

·         Serve as senior technical advisor to NAVAIR leadership and program offices

·         Lead workshops, architecture reviews, and technical briefings

·         Translate mission needs into scalable technical solutions

·         Coordinate across engineering, cybersecurity, QA, and program management teams

Qualifications

·         Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (Master’s preferred)

·         12+ years of experience in systems architecture, cloud, or DevSecOps environments

·         Demonstrated experience supporting DoD/Navy programs (NAVAIR preferred)

·         Deep knowledge of:

·         CI/CD tools (Git, Azure DevOps, Jenkins, etc.)

·         IaC (Terraform, CloudFormation)

·         Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)

·         Strong understanding of RMF, ATO, and DoD cybersecurity requirements

·         Experience leading large-scale modernization or DevSecOps transformation efforts

·         Active Secret clearance (or higher)

Preferred Qualifications

·         Experience implementing cATO within DoD environments

·         Familiarity with Navy Team Managed Deployment (TMD) concepts

·         SAFe, Agile, or DevSecOps certifications

·         Experience briefing senior government stakeholders

EMPLOYEE ACCEPTANCE 

I acknowledge that I have received and reviewed the job description. I understand that this document outlines the primary duties, responsibilities, and expectations associated with this role.

I understand that this job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications required. Responsibilities and duties may be modified or assigned at any time based on business needs, program requirements, or client direction.

World Services, LLC is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia. We offer a wide variety of IT services to support enterprises at every level. These include Management Consulting, Cloud Architecture, Software Development, Agile Implementation, Data Science and Analytics, Systems Engineering, Augmented Reality, and Cyber Security services. World Services commitment to a quality delivery of technology and services is backed by the ISO 9000 certified and CMMI Level 3 in Services and Development to ensure a quality framework of policies, tools, and procedures. This is one of the factors that allow our company as a ISO certified and CMMI Level 3 rated small business to deliver consistent, scalable solutions to the Federal, State and Local Government, healthcare, and commercial clients. Our quality processes ensure our customers receive shorter lead time, delivery reliability, and consistent, high-quality services and products.

Company Description

World Services, LLC is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia. We offer a wide variety of IT services to support enterprises at every level. These include Management Consulting, Cloud Architecture, Software Development, Agile Implementation, Data Science and Analytics, Systems Engineering, Augmented Reality, and Cyber Security services. World Services commitment to a quality delivery of technology and services is backed by the ISO 9000 certified and CMMI Level 3 in Services and Development to ensure a quality framework of policies, tools, and procedures. This is one of the factors that allow our company as a ISO certified and CMMI Level 3 rated small business to deliver consistent, scalable solutions to the Federal, State and Local Government, healthcare, and commercial clients. Our quality processes ensure our customers receive shorter lead time, delivery reliability, and consistent, high-quality services and products.