Principal Solutions Architect

Vets Hired; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Vets Hired seeks a Principal Solutions Architect to lead the development of innovative, mission-focused technical solutions for large federal and defense opportunities. You will serve as the technical lead across capture, proposal, business development, operations, and engineering, focusing on enterprise IT, cloud, cybersecurity, DevSecOps, AI/ML, automation, and modernization.

You will translate customer missions into architectures, lead sessions and reviews, and guide teams across cloud,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline or related field.
• Advanced degree preferred for higher-level leadership.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise technologies and cloud ecosystems.
• Experience with DoD/federal environments is required or preferred.
• Ability to translate mission requirements into technical architectures.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of compliant, executable technical solutions for federal opportunities.
• Serve as technical lead for captures and proposals.
• Translate customer mission requirements into scalable architectures and operational solutions.
• Lead solutioning sessions, architecture reviews and workshops.
• Provide technical leadership across cloud, cybersecurity, AI/ML, automation, and DevSecOps.

Skills

Enterprise technologies

Cloud ecosystems

Cybersecurity

DevSecOps

Data architectures

Emerging technologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/IT/Engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Job Summary

The Principal Solutions Architect leads the development of innovative, mission-focused technical solutions for large federal and defense opportunities. The role serves as the technical lead across capture, proposal, business development, operations, and engineering teams, with a focus on enterprise IT, cloud, cybersecurity, DevSecOps, AI/ML, automation, and modernization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development of compliant, executable technical solutions for federal and defense opportunities.
• Serve as the technical lead for priority captures and proposals.
• Translate customer mission requirements into technical architectures and scalable operational solutions.
• Lead solutioning sessions, architecture reviews, and technical workshops.
• Balance innovation, technical maturity, operational feasibility, cost realism, and competitive differentiation.
• Support the development of technical capabilities, service offerings, and technology roadmaps.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, market trends, and mission requirements.
• Develop reusable solution components and standardized technical approaches.
• Provide technical leadership across cloud, cybersecurity, AI/ML, automation, DevSecOps, and enterprise IT transformation.
• Recommend practical applications of emerging technologies aligned with customer missions.
• Communicate complex technical concepts to executives, engineers, customers, and non-technical stakeholders.
• Serve as a trusted technical advisor during customer engagements, technical exchanges, presentations, and strategic growth activities.

Required Qualifications

• U.S. Citizen with ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Systems Engineering, Data Analytics, or related technical discipline.
• Advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in solutions architecture, enterprise architecture, systems engineering, or technical leadership.
• Experience leading technical solution development for large, complex federal pursuits.
• Experience supporting DoD, Navy, Federal Civilian, or other federal agency environments.
• Experience developing technical strategies aligned with federal mission and modernization objectives.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise technologies, cloud ecosystems, cybersecurity, DevSecOps, data architectures, and emerging technologies.
• Experience collaborating with capture, proposal, business development, and operational teams.
• Experience developing differentiated technical approaches and competitive solution strategies.