Solutions Architect

Solutions Architect

Location: USA FL MacDill AFB Full Part/Time: Full time Job Req: RQ219068 Type of Requisition: Regular Public Trust/Other Required: None Job Family: Software Engineering Job Qualifications: Skills: Collaboration, Docker (Software), Kubernetes, Terraform (Software), Windows Azure Cloud Experience: 10 + years of related experience US Citizenship Required: Yes JOB DESCRIPTION The Solutions Architect position is in support of HQSOCOM at MacDill AFB. MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT As a Solutions Architect, you will play a multifaceted role developing and implementing platform and infrastructure solutions while managing Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) and Configuration-as-Code (CaC) processes. You will ensure smooth and efficient implementation of complex systems, diagnose and resolve technical issues, and collaborate across teams to meet mission and project requirements within scope, time, and budget constraints. This role requires exceptional problem-solving ability, strong communication skills, and deep expertise in systems architecture, emerging technologies, and enterprise-level cloud environments. JOB DUTIES (INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO) Design, develop, and implement scalable and reliable platform and infrastructure solutions that meet enterprise mission requirements Collaborate with stakeholders to assess technology and business needs, evaluate solution options, and recommend optimal architectures Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams, ensuring alignment with best practices and standards Partner with business development teams to identify new opportunities, support proposal development, and participate in customer engagements Work closely with project managers and mission partners to ensure delivery within established scope, timeline, and budget Conduct research and evaluation of emerging technologies, tools, and frameworks to ensure solutions align with industry best practices Participate in prototype development to validate solution feasibility REQUIRED SKILLS Minimum 5 years of experience designing and implementing platform and infrastructure solutions for large-scale enterprise applications Strong expertise in cloud computing, virtualization, containerization, networking, and security Proven experience with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform Familiarity with DevOps tools and methodologies including CI/CD, automation, and monitoring Proficiency with IaC and CaC tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible, Chef, Puppet) Experience with version control tools such as Git or SVN Scripting experience (Python, Bash, PowerShell) Knowledge of containerization technologies including Docker and Kubernetes Strong understanding of cloud networking and security Experience designing highly available, scalable, and fault-tolerant systems using IaC/CaC Experience with Agile and DevOps practices Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills Ability to work independently and in fast-paced, dynamic environments Desired Skills: USSOCOM/SOF experience preferred WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED Clearance: Active TS/SCI required Experience: 12 years of related experience, including 5 years specialized Education: BS in Engineering or related technical field (relevant experience may substitute) Certifications: Security+ CE or other 8570 certification required; AWS or Azure Cloud Professional certification preferred Role Requirements: Onsite work at MacDill AFB Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible