Deputy Solution Architect (DoD/TS-SCI) - Enterprise IT

Cambridge International Systems Inc; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 135,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) immediate vesting and match

Paid time off and holidays

Relocation assistance

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Cambridge International Systems, Inc. in Stafford, VA is seeking a Deputy Solution Architect with TS/SCI clearance to support NIWC Atlantic and MCSC enterprise IT systems. This full-time, on-site role allows up to 15% travel and requires active TS/SCI clearance.

The position emphasizes solution architecture, DoD cyber/infra expertise, and collaboration with program leadership to develop PI roadmaps and maintain the technical baseline.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a quantitative field (engineering/mathematics) plus 10 years of relevant experience; or ABET-accredited Bachelor’s +14 years.
• Experience in research, design, and development of computer and network software and database maintenance.
• Experience applying modern software development methodologies (Agile/DevOps/DevSecOps).
• 10+ years of IT systems architecture, engineering, and integration in DoD environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage Solution Intent by documenting and validating the technical baseline.
• Track traceability from mission capabilities to MCEN compliance requirements.
• Guide architectures to support interoperability across enterprise portfolios.
• Identify infrastructure, cybersecurity, and platforms for future capabilities.
• Collaborate with PMs, RTEs, and Enterprise Architects to align solutions with goals.
• Assist in developing Program Increment roadmaps.
• Refine backlogs to meet quality definitions before PI Planning.
• Provide day-to-day data preparation and support to Lead Solution Architect.
• Translate high-level concepts into actionable backlog structures.
• Support capability decomposition and maintain visibility of dependencies.

Skills

Enterprise architecture

SAFe/Agile

System-of-Systems

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in engineering or mathematics

ABET-accredited Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Enterprise architecture tools

Job description

Cambridge International Systems, Inc. in Stafford, VA is seeking a Deputy Solution Architect with TS/SCI clearance to support NIWC Atlantic and MCSC enterprise IT systems. This full-time, on-site role allows up to 15% travel and requires active TS/SCI clearance.

The position emphasizes solution architecture, DoD cyber/infra expertise, and collaboration with program leadership to develop PI roadmaps and maintain the technical baseline.