Principal Solutions Architect

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary

The Principal Solutions Architect leads the design and development of innovative technical solutions for large-scale federal and defense projects. This role collaborates with capture, business development, engineering, and operations teams to develop enterprise IT strategies, cloud architectures, cybersecurity solutions, AI/ML initiatives, DevSecOps practices, and digital modernization programs. The position also supports long-term technology roadmaps, evaluates emerging technologies, and serves as a trusted technical advisor during customer engagements and proposal development.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead technical solution development for large federal and defense opportunities.
• Serve as the technical lead for capture, proposal, and business development efforts.
• Design enterprise IT architectures and scalable technical solutions.
• Translate customer mission requirements into practical technology strategies.
• Conduct solution design workshops, architecture reviews, and technical planning sessions.
• Develop cloud, cybersecurity, DevSecOps, AI/ML, automation, and digital modernization solutions.
• Support corporate technology strategy and service capability development.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend innovative solutions.
• Develop reusable technical frameworks and standardized solution approaches.
• Communicate technical concepts to executives, customers, and engineering teams.
• Represent the organization during technical presentations and customer engagements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful solution delivery.

Required Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Systems Engineering, Data Analytics, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in solutions architecture, enterprise architecture, systems engineering, or technical leadership.
• Experience leading technical solutions for large federal projects.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise IT, cloud computing, cybersecurity, DevSecOps, AI/ML, automation, and digital transformation.
• Experience collaborating with capture, proposal, business development, and operational teams.
• Strong leadership, technical writing, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a technical discipline.
• Experience supporting DoD, Navy, or Federal Civilian agencies.
• Experience with enterprise cloud modernization and cybersecurity transformation.
• Experience leading high-value federal proposal and capture efforts.
• Ability to advise executive leadership on enterprise technology strategies.