Solution Architect

Blue Sky is seeking a Solution Architect to support a strategic NIH technology management and advisory contract focused on improving IT governance, enterprise planning, modernization, project and portfolio performance, scientific solution delivery, and executive decision support. The role supports NIH technology modernization, solution architecture, technical design, enterprise standards alignment, COTS and custom solution evaluation, cloud-enabled platforms, integration planning, and scientific solution delivery, translating mission and business needs into secure, scalable, accessible, and maintainable technology solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop solution architecture documents, technical design documents, specifications, diagrams, and implementation guidance.
• Translate business and technical requirements into practical solution designs.
• Conduct alternatives analysis, technology evaluations, and proof-of-concept planning.
• Support architecture pattern reuse, reference implementations, and standards alignment.
• Collaborate with enterprise architects, business analysts, project managers, developers, security teams, and Government stakeholders.
• Support evaluation and implementation of COTS and custom-developed solutions.
• Consider security, privacy, data, integration, accessibility, scalability, maintainability, and cloud readiness in solution designs.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of software, systems, cloud, integration, or solution architecture experience.
• Experience developing solution architecture documents, technical designs, interface diagrams, or architecture decision records.
• Experience translating requirements into technical solutions.
• Strong communication and stakeholder collaboration skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Public Trust.

Preferred Qualifications

• Federal IT or health IT experience.
• NIH, HHS, or public health technology experience.
• Experience with AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, APIs, microservices, DevSecOps, COTS integration, data platforms, identity/access management, security architecture, or Zero Trust.
• Experience with Section 508, NIST, FISMA, FedRAMP, HIPAA‑sensitive environments, or federal security controls.
• AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, TOGAF, CISSP, SAFe, or related certifications.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate can design real-world solutions that are secure, feasible, and aligned with enterprise direction. They can communicate with business stakeholders, architects, developers, and security teams without getting lost in jargon.

About Blue Sky

Blue Sky Innovative Solutions (Blue Sky) assists its federal, state and local, and commercial clients with solving their toughest challenges in the areas of IT Infrastructure Support and Engineering; Application Development and Maintenance; Program and Project Management; and Management Consulting. Find out more about Blue Sky at Blue Sky is an equal opportunity employer and recruits mission-oriented, proactive, skilled candidates from across the United States. As an SBA certified HUBZone small business, Blue Sky has a special interest in recruiting and hiring personnel who reside in HUBZones. To determine whether you reside in a HUBZone, visit . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.