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.
Requirements
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.
