Sr. Solutions Architect - Cyber Security

Job#: 3050986

Job Description:

Candidates must be U.S. citizens able to obtain and/or maintain a Department of Defense security clearance as a condition and continuation of employment.

Senior Solutions Architect - Cyber Security

Location: Arlington, VA (Hybrid)

Role Overview

This organization is seeking a strategic, innovative, and experienced Senior Solutions Architect to drive the design, implementation, and operation of integrated defense solutions. The selected professional will serve as a horizontal lead supporting critical federal defensive missions and enterprise modernization initiatives. Acting as a strategic advisor, this individual will guide cross-functional teams to align tactical operations with long-term program goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead strategy and planning for expanding and enhancing defense operations service offerings and capabilities.
• Develop operational strategies, execution plans, architectural blueprints, and roadmaps to enable clients to advance their technical maturity and resilience.
• Oversee the design, prototyping, and delivery of integrated security solutions in close collaboration with federal clients and partner organizations.
• Drive the creation and validation of use cases, operational concepts, functional requirements, and technical documentation to support evolving federal initiatives.
• Identify capability gaps and propose solution improvements and integrations that increase the adoption of modernized approaches.
• Build and sustain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to capture mission needs and resolve adoption challenges.

Required Qualifications

Education: Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline is preferred.

Experience: Seven or more years of leadership experience within Security Operations Center (SOC) environments, including threat detection, threat intelligence, vulnerability management, incident response, and automated defense workflows. Additionally, five or more years of direct experience deploying cybersecurity solutions within federal government environments is required.

Technical Skills: Proven background as a Solutions Architect supporting federal programs, with demonstrable experience developing architectural blueprints, modernization roadmaps, and integrated technical strategies. Expert-level understanding of defensive frameworks, response workflows, and orchestration tooling is essential.

Company Overview & Culture

This organization delivers advanced technology solutions in data, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and enterprise transformation, serving defense, intelligence, and civilian agencies. The culture is defined by a commitment to excellence in delivery, strategic innovation, and an environment where professional talent can thrive. High-performing teams are supported through dedicated career development pathways and a highly collaborative mission-driven atmosphere.

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

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Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

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Employee Type:

FullTime

Location:

Fairfax, VA, US

Job Type:

Date Posted:

October 27, 2026

Pay Range:

$180,000 - $215,000

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