26-1130: Solutions Architect 2 - Herndon, VA

Navitas Business Consulting, Inc.; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Navitas Business Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Solutions Architect 2 to design DevSecOps and MLOps architectures that support secure software delivery, AI deployment, and enterprise modernization.

The role emphasizes building reference architectures, deployment pipelines, and governance across containerization, model registries, and automated testing, with TS/SCI clearance required. The position is based in the DC metro area, offering opportunities to work on DoD cloud and AI initiatives.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Bachelor’s degree in CS, Engineering, Data Science, or related field; Master preferred.
• 8+ years of architecture or DevSecOps experience.
• Experience with CI/CD, Kubernetes, and automation platforms.
• Experience with MLOps frameworks and AI deployment pipelines.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design DevSecOps reference architectures and deployment pipelines.
• Define container governance and orchestration standards.
• Develop AI/ML deployment, testing, and promotion workflows.
• Architect model registry and model governance solutions.
• Implement automated AI testing and compliance controls.
• Support architecture governance and platform modernization efforts.

Skills

DevSecOps

Kubernetes

CI/CD

MLOps

Automation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

AWS

Azure

Kubernetes (CKA/CKAD)

CI/CD tooling

Job description

Solutions Architect 2

Job ID: 26-1130

Clearance: Top Secret with SCI eligibility

Location: DC Metro

Who We Are

Since our inception back in 2006, Navitas has grown to be an industry leader in the digital transformation space, and we’ve served as trusted advisors supporting our client base within the commercial, federal, and state and local markets.

What We Do

At our very core, we’re a group of problem solvers providing our award-winning technology solutions to drive digital acceleration for our customers! With proven solutions, award-winning technologies, and a team of expert problem solvers, Navitas has consistently empowered customers to use technology as a competitive advantage and deliver cutting-edge transformative solutions.

What You’ll Do

The Solutions Architect 2 develops DevSecOps and MLOps architectures supporting secure software delivery, AI deployment, and enterprise modernization efforts.

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to

• Design DevSecOps reference architectures and deployment pipelines.
• Define container governance and orchestration standards.
• Develop AI/ML deployment, testing, and promotion workflows.
• Architect model registry and model governance solutions.
• Implement automated AI testing and compliance controls.
• Support architecture governance and platform modernization efforts.

What You’ll Need

• Active Top Secret (TS) security clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or related field, Master preferred
• 8+ years of architecture or DevSecOps experience.
• Experience with CI/CD, Kubernetes, and automation platforms.
• Experience with MLOps frameworks and AI deployment pipelines.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required security clearance.

Set Yourself Apart With

• AWS or Azure DevOps certification preferred.
• Kubernetes (CKA/CKAD) certification preferred.
• DoD 8140.03 qualification preferred.
• Experience supporting DoD cloud and AI initiatives.

Salary Range: $100k - $145k
The pay range provided is a good-faith estimate and represents the range the company reasonably expects to pay for this position at the time of posting. Individual compensation may vary based on skills, experience, education, certifications, geographic location, and business needs.

Salary Range: $100k - $145k
The pay range provided is a good-faith estimate and represents the range the company reasonably expects to pay for this position at the time of posting. Individual compensation may vary based on skills, experience, education, certifications, geographic location, and business needs.

Equal Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Navitas Business Consulting is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Navitas Human Resources.

Navitas is an equal opportunity employer.

We provide employment and opportunities for advancement, compensation, training, and growth according to individual merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, genetic information, disability, veteran-status veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal, state, or local law.

Our goal is for each staff member to have the opportunity to grow to the limits of their abilities and to achieve personal and organizational objectives.

We will support positive programs for equal treatment of all staff and full utilization of all qualified employees at all levels within Navitas.