26-1131: Solutions Architect Lead - Herndon, VA

Navitas Business Consulting Inc.; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Navitas Business Consulting Inc. seeks a Solutions Architect Lead to drive enterprise platform modernization and establish governance for architectural standards.

You will design AI-enabled service architectures, oversee architecture reviews, and mentor teams across complex federal and commercial programs. This role requires a Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility, a strong background in microservices and cloud-native patterns, and a track record of delivering modernization initiatives at

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or related field; Master preferred.
• 10+ years of solution architecture experience.
• Experience leading enterprise modernization initiatives.
• Experience with microservices, cloud-native architectures, and DevSecOps.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead software and services architecture development.
• Define microservices architecture standards and design patterns.
• Establish platform modernization roadmaps and governance frameworks.
• Design AI-enabled service architectures and orchestration capabilities.
• Develop standards for AI integration within enterprise applications.
• Lead architecture reviews and technical decision-making activities.
• Mentor solution architects and development teams.

Skills

Solution architecture leadership

Mentoring teams

Architecture reviews

DevSecOps

Education

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

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

DevSecOps tooling

Job description

Solutions Architect Lead

Job ID: 26-1131

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 Lead provides technical leadership for software architecture modernization efforts, establishing standards, governance models, and implementation strategies supporting enterprise platform transformation.

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Lead software and services architecture development.
• Define microservices architecture standards and design patterns.
• Establish platform modernization roadmaps and governance frameworks.
• Design AI-enabled service architectures and orchestration capabilities.
• Develop standards for AI integration within enterprise applications.
• Lead architecture reviews and technical decision-making activities.
• Mentor solution architects and development teams.

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
• 10+ years of solution architecture experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading enterprise modernization initiatives.
• Experience with microservices, cloud-native architectures, and DevSecOps.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required security clearance.

Set Yourself Apart With:

• Experience leading large-scale federal technology programs.
• AWS or Azure Solutions Architect certification
• Kubernetes (CKA) certification
• SAFe Architect or equivalent preferred.

Salary Range: $120k - $140k

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.