Cleared Senior Solutions Architect (5400)

SMX; Camp Springs (MD); On-site; USD 103,000 - 172,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave

Retirement

Job summary

SMX is seeking a Senior Solutions Architect to join a federal pursuit, onsite in Camp Springs, Maryland, with a Top-Secret clearance. You will lead end-to-end solution design for multi-tier systems and guide teams across architecture, integration, and infrastructure domains.

The role supports Agile/DevSecOps delivery, CI/CD, and automated testing, translating complex concepts for non-technical stakeholders and ensuring performance, security, and maintainability across solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Active DHS Suitability clearance required.
• Direct experience within DHS USCIS.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• SAFe Agile methodology proficiency.
• Ability to communicate complex technical details clearly to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Provide end-to-end solution design and technical leadership for complex, multi-tier systems.
• Design and document architectures for applications, data, integration and infrastructure.
• Guide implementation teams; support Agile/DevSecOps delivery and CI/CD.
• Produce architecture diagrams, design specifications, and implementation guidance.

Skills

SAFe Agile proficiency

Clear communication

Ability to translate complex tech

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

SMX is seeking a Senior Solutions Architect to join a federal pursuit. How would you like to be part of a leadership team made up of experts and senior level staff who have experience, capacity and capability to lead large scale portfolios. The leadership team will foster the organizational culture of high performing solution delivery. This position is onsite in Camp Springs, Maryland and requires a Top-Secret clearance.

The Senior Solutions Architect provides end-to-end solution design and technical leadership for complex, multi-tier systems under this task order. The position designs and documents application, data, integration, and infrastructure architectures; integrates cloud, container, networking, and monitoring technologies; and ensures solutions meet performance, scalability, reliability, security, and maintainability objectives. The architect supports Agile/DevSecOps delivery, CI/CD, and automated testing; evaluates technologies and recommends approaches based on requirements and risk; guides implementation teams; and produces clear architecture diagrams, design specifications, and implementation guidance.

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience


• Active DHS Suitability clearance required


• Direct experience working within DHS USCIS

Education:

• Bachelor's degree required

Technical & Methodological Expertise:

• SAFe Agile methodology proficiency


• Ability to communicate complex technical details clearly to diverse audiences


• Strong skills in translating technical concepts into accessible language for non-technical stakeholders

Application Deadline:

11-6-2026

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The SMX salary determination process takes into account a number of factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories, relevant prior work experience, specific skills, education and certifications. At SMX, one of our Core Values is to Invest in Our People so we offer a competitive mix of compensation, learning & development opportunities, and benefits. Some key components of our robust benefits include health insurance, paid leave, and retirement.

The proposed salary for this position is:: $103,100 USD - $171,800 USD

At SMX, we are a team of technical and domain experts dedicated to enabling your mission. From priority national security initiatives for the DoD to highly assured and compliant solutions for healthcare, we understand that digital transformation is key to your future success.

We share your vision for the future and strive to accelerate your impact on the world. We bring both cutting edge technology and an expansive view of what’s possible to every engagement. Our delivery model and unique approaches harness our deep technical and domain knowledge, providing forward-looking insights and practical solutions to power secure mission acceleration.

SMX is an Equal Opportunity employer including disabilities and veterans.

Selected applicant may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification.

SMX does not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization or immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-2, E-3, L-1 and O-1, or any EADs or other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).