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.
Working Place:
McLean, Virginia, United States
Company
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Location
McLean, Virginia
Website
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Proposal Developmentunmatched
Security Clearanceunmatched
Strategic Planningunmatched
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United States Department of Defense (DoD)unmatched
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