API Solutions Architect I — Governance & Security

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

Job summary

Navitas Business Consulting is seeking a Solutions Architect 1 to design and govern API architectures for enterprise interoperability and modernization in the DC Metro area. The role requires a Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and a strong background in REST/GraphQL APIs and cloud-native integration.

You will develop governance standards, assess middleware technologies, and contribute to AI model-serving technologies while collaborating with security and engineering teams.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• 7+ years of solution architecture experience.
• Experience with REST, GraphQL, and API management platforms.
• Knowledge of cloud-native integration architectures.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop API governance standards and architecture frameworks.
• Define API security, versioning, and integration standards.
• Support evaluation of integration technologies and middleware solutions.
• Develop standards for AI model-serving and agent communication APIs.
• Design observability and monitoring capabilities for enterprise APIs.
• Conduct technical assessments and architecture reviews.

Skills

REST

GraphQL

API management

Cloud-native integration

Education

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

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Navitas Business Consulting is seeking a Solutions Architect 1 to design and govern API architectures for enterprise interoperability and modernization in the DC Metro area. The role requires a Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and a strong background in REST/GraphQL APIs and cloud-native integration.

You will develop governance standards, assess middleware technologies, and contribute to AI model-serving technologies while collaborating with security and engineering teams.