Principal Solutions Architect
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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.
- 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.
- 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.
Vacancy posted 15 days ago
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