Sr. Solutions Architect III (6603)

Sr. Solutions Architect III

Reston, VA

The Sr. Solutions Architect III provides strategic technical leadership for the program's suite of products, driving the architecture, modernization, and long-term evolution of enterprise cloud, DevSecOps, platform, AI/ML, and Zero Trust capabilities supporting mission operations. This role partners closely with Product Management, technical leads, and government stakeholders to shape the product roadmap, guide architectural direction, and ensure delivery of scalable, resilient, and future-ready solutions. The Technical Director also serves as a trusted advisor to customer technical leadership while fostering innovation, operational excellence, and strategic growth across the portfolio.

We know that you can't have great technology services without amazing people. At MetroStar, we are obsessed with our people and have led a two-decade legacy of building the best and brightest teams. Because we know our future relies on our deep understanding and relentless focus on our people, we live by our mission: A passion for our people. Value for our customers.

If you think you can see yourself delivering our mission and pursuing our goals with us, then check out the job description below!

What You'll Do:

• Lead the technical strategy, architecture, and future evolution of the portfolio, guiding the design and modernization of enterprise cloud, DevSecOps, platform, AI/ML, and Zero Trust capabilities that support complex mission environments.
• Work closely with Product Management, Technical Leads, and government stakeholders to shape roadmaps, drive architectural decisions, mentor engineering leaders, and ensure delivery of scalable, resilient, and operationally effective solutions.
• Serve as a trusted technical partner to customer leadership, helping identify innovation opportunities, improve platform health and reliability, and position the program for long-term strategic growth and mission impact.
• Direct internal engineering excellence by driving delivery innovation and optimizing operational workflows to ensure high-quality, scalable performance across the portfolio.
• Systematically identify technical bottlenecks and architect scalable solutions that enable end-users to achieve mission objectives with increased efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Lead the program's three areas of responsibility and their Technical Leads in translating complex requirements into phased architectural milestones, ensuring technical deliverables are strategically interleaved throughout the development roadmap.

What You'll Need To Succeed:

• Minimum 10 years of experience as a Technical Solution Architect or similar role leading enterprise-scale technical architecture, platform engineering, or modernization initiatives across cloud, DevSecOps, platform, or cybersecurity environments.
• Extensive experience with one or more of the following: cloud infrastructure, DevSecOps, platform services, AI/ML, Zero Trust solutions at scale across multiple classification domains (IL5 to IL6+) simultaneously.
• Demonstrated strategic thinking with the ability to evaluate emerging technologies, identify modernization opportunities, and influence technical direction across a portfolio of products and services.
• Proven ability to develop and communicate enterprise technical architecture and visual system designs, including experience producing architecture artifacts such as integration diagrams, operational views, and DoDAF-aligned documentation.
• Strong leadership experience mentoring and guiding senior engineers, technical leads, and cross-functional technical teams within complex delivery organizations, including management of geographically dispersed teams across multiple locations and mission environments.
• Experience partnering with Product Management and executive stakeholders to shape technology strategy, roadmap priorities, and long-term platform evolution.
• Ability to build trusted relationships with government or enterprise customer stakeholders and operate effectively with senior technical counterparts, including Chief Engineers, Senior Technical Advisors (STAs), or enterprise architects.
• Experience supporting business development, technical solutioning, capture activities, proposals, or strategic growth initiatives. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated strategic thinking with the ability to evaluate emerging technologies, identify modernization opportunities, and influence technical direction across a portfolio of products and services. Experience operating within Agile and SAFe delivery environments, including participation in Program Increment (PI) Planning, backlog refinement, dependency management, and cross-team coordination.
• Active TS//SCI clearance with CI poly

SALARY RANGE: $250,000 - $375,000

The salary range for this position is determined based on qualifications, skills, and relevant experience. The final salary offered will be determined based on several factors including:

• The candidate's professional background and relevant work experience
• The specific responsibilities of the role and organizational needs
• Internal equity and alignment with current team compensation
• This role is also eligible for additional compensation, subject to the terms and policies of MetroStar, which may include:
• Performance-based bonuses
• Company-paid training and/or certifications
• Referral bonuses

To apply for this position, please submit your resume via the form below or through our careers page.

Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled; candidates are encouraged to apply as early as possible for full consideration.

Additional Compensation: This role may also be eligible for bonuses and/or additional incentives based on individual and company performance.

Benefits: All full-time employees are eligible to participate in our benefits programs:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Parental Leave and dependent care
• Flexible work arrangements
• Professional development opportunities
• Employee assistance and wellness programs

Like we said, we are big fans of our people. That's why we offer a generous benefits package, professional growth, and valuable time to recharge. Learn more about our company culture code and benefits. Plus, check out our accolades.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit and without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.

What We Want You To Know: In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

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