Chief Solutions Architect

Job Title: Chief Solutions Architect

The Opportunity:

CACI is seeking a Chief Solutions Architect to serve as the senior technical and strategic leader responsible for shaping governing and delivering enterprise-scale technology solutions for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). This role primarily supports growth efforts from inception to delivery ensuring solutions are innovative secure scalable and executable but may support program delivery teams in implemented proposed solutions. The Chief Solutions Architect partners closely with executive leadership capture teams program management and customers to translate complex requirements into integrated value-driven architectures. The ideal candidate will have excellent listening and questioning skills with the ability to work directly with Government customers to decompose and identify problems and opportunities. Because of the scale and complexity candidates need to possess a broad degree of technical expertise. Candidates will be required to support written/oral presentations as part of DHS capture initiatives.

This is a hybrid position required 2-3 days onsite in Oxon Hill MD.

• Serve as the enterprise authority for solution architecture across multiple DHS capture efforts and active programs
• Lead the development of end-to-end technical solutions spanning infrastructure cloud applications cybersecurity data and IT service management
• Support early-stage and active capture efforts by developing initial solution concepts technical strategies architectures and roadmaps
• Ensure continuity between proposed capture solutions and post-award execution supporting on-program modernization and transformation initiatives
• Partner with business development capture managers and delivery leadership to balance innovation risk cost schedule and operational feasibility
• Engage directly with DHS stakeholders to understand mission needs and clearly articulate solution value
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend adoption aligned to enterprise strategy and DHS priorities
• Support program execution by guiding technical decisions resolving complex issues and mitigating technical risk

Qualifications:

• Ability to Obtain DHS EOD Public Trust Clearance
• Bachelors (or equivalent) plus 15 years of experience. Equivalency includes AA 17 total years of work experience MA 12 years of experience or 21 total years of work experience
• 10 years of progressive experience in enterprise IT solution architecture or systems engineering roles
• Demonstrated experience supporting capture efforts including development of initial capture team solution concepts architectures and technical strategies with the ability to transition into on-program technology transformation initiatives post-award
• Proven ability to design and lead large-scale complex multi-domain IT solutions from concept through execution
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate complex technical solutions roadmaps and trade-offs to executives capture teams and government stakeholders
• Demonstrated experience developing communicating and defending solution architectures and multi-year technology roadmaps aligned to modernization and transformation goals
• Strong understanding of enterprise IT domains including:
  • Cloud and hybrid infrastructure
  • Application and systems architecture
  • Cybersecurity and Zero Trust principles
  • Data analytics and integration
  • IT service management and operations

• Relevant industry certifications (e.g. AWS/Azure/GCP Architect TOGAF CISSP ITIL SAFe or similar)
• Experience leading large enterprise modernization initiatives including cloud migration digital transformation Zero Trust DevSecOps Digital Employee Experience (DEX)
• Familiarly performing technology analysis of alternative technical risk assessments and trade-off analysis
• Prior experience in a Chief Architect Principal Architect or equivalent senior technical leadership role

What You Can Expect:

A culture of integrity.

At CACI we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member youll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customers missions and driven by a higher purpose to ensure the safety of our nation.

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. Youll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth.

Together we will advance our nations most critical missions build on our lengthy track record of business success and find opportunities to break new ground in your career and in our legacy.

Pay Range :

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including but not limited to geographic location Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates relevant prior work experience specific skills and competencies education and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare wellness financial retirement family support continuing education and time off benefits.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

CACI is anEqualOpportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex pregnancy sexual orientation age national origin disability status as a protected veteran or any otherprotectedcharacteristic.

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