Principal Solutions Architect

Link Solutions, Inc.; McLean (VA); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Certification reimbursement

Relocation incentive

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Job summary

Link Solutions, Inc. in McLean, VA seeks a Principal Solutions Architect to lead the design of compliant, executable technical solutions for large federal and defense programs.

You will partner with capture, proposal, business development, engineering, and operations to shape winning strategies and differentiated architectures. The ideal candidate brings 10+ years of solutions or enterprise architecture experience, deep cloud and cybersecurity expertise, and proven ability to communicate with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related technical discipline or equivalent
• Ten (10+) years of experience in solutions or enterprise architecture leadership
• Experience leading technical solution development for large federal pursuits
• DoD/Navy or federal agency environments experience
• Strong ability to translate mission requirements into differentiated technical architectures

Responsibilities

• Lead development of innovative, compliant, and executable solutions for federal and defense opportunities
• Serve as technical lead for priority captures and proposals with cross-team collaboration
• Translate customer mission requirements into differentiated architectures and delivery strategies
• Drive architecture reviews and workshops with stakeholders across internal and external teams
• Ensure solutions balance innovation, maturity, feasibility, cost realism, and differentiation
• Support evolution of capabilities, roadmaps, and strategic technology programs
• Identify emerging technologies and assess their practical applications for missions
• Develop reusable components to improve delivery efficiency and scalability
• Provide technical leadership across cloud, cybersecurity, AI/ML, DevSecOps, and modernization initiatives
• Communicate complex concepts to executives, engineers, customers, and non-technical audiences
• Represent the company as trusted advisor in customer engagements and growth activities

Skills

Solutions architecture

Enterprise architecture

Cloud computing

Cybersecurity

DevSecOps

AI/ML

Automation

Strategic thinking

Executive communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Job description

• Compensation: up to USD 175,000 - yearly

Company Description

Link Solutions, Inc. delivers reliable and effective Information Technology services to government clients in support of critical mission needs. Delivering a broad range of Infrastructure Operations, Application Development, Cybersecurity, Virtualization, Cloud and Mobility services.

If you’re looking for a technology company that values innovation with a vision toward the future of the technology landscape, look no further than Link Solutions! Link is quality and compliance-focused, under our guiding philosophy, “Mission First, Customer Always".

We are certified in ISO 9001:2015, ISO 20000-1:2018, and ISO 27001:2022; CMMC Level 2 certified; and appraised at CMMI Maturity Level 3 for Services and Development.

Job Description

Link Solutions is seeking aPrincipal Solutions Architectto join our team in supporting ourstrategic growth initiatives and enterprise capability developmentin McLean, VA.

• Tenyears experience leading technical solution development for large, complex federal pursuits
• Must be on-site in McLean, VA every Wednesday; local candidates preferred

The Principal Solutions Architect will play a key leadership role in designing innovative, mission-driven solutions that help our customers solve complex challenges across the federal and defense sectors. Partnering closely with capture, proposal, business development, engineering, and operations teams, you will shape winning technical strategies, influence growth initiatives, and drive the development of differentiated solutions that deliver real mission impact.

This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic technologist who thrives at the intersection of innovation and execution. The ideal candidate brings broad expertise across enterprise IT, cloud, cybersecurity, DevSecOps, AI/ML, automation, and modernization initiatives, along with the ability to evaluate emerging technologies and translate them into practical, mission-enabling capabilities. Your insights and technical leadership will directly support high-priority pursuits, corporate growth objectives, and the advancement of next-generation solutions for our customers.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead the development of innovative, compliant, and executable technical solutions supporting strategic federal and defense opportunities.
• Serve as the technical lead for priority captures and proposals, partnering with capture, business development, proposal, operational, and engineering teams.
• Translate customer mission requirements into differentiated technical architectures, delivery strategies, and scalable operational solutions.
• Drive technical solutioning sessions, architecture reviews, and collaborative workshops with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure proposed solutions balance innovation, technical maturity, operational feasibility, cost realism, and competitive differentiation.
• Support the evolution of our company'stechnical capabilities, service offerings, and strategic technology roadmaps.
• Identify and assess emerging technologies, market trends, and mission requirements to support corporate growth objectives.
• Develop reusable solution components and standardized approaches that improve delivery efficiency, scalability, and competitive positioning.
• Provide technical leadership across cloud, cybersecurity, AI/ML, automation, DevSecOps, digital modernization, and enterprise IT transformation initiatives.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend practical applications aligned with customer missions and business priorities.
• Communicate complex technical concepts to executives, engineers, customers, and non-technical stakeholders.
• Represent the company as a trusted technical advisor during customer engagements, technical exchanges, oral presentations, and strategic growth activities.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Systems Engineering, Data Analytics, or a related technical discipline (advanced degree preferred).
• Ten (10+) years of experience in solutions architecture, enterprise architecture, systems engineering, or related technical leadership roles.
• Demonstrated experience leading technical solution development for large, complex federal pursuits.
• Experience supporting DoD, Navy, Federal Civilian, or other federal agency environments.
• Proven experience developing technical strategies and solutions aligned to federal mission and modernization objectives.
• Deep familiarity with enterprise technologies, cloud ecosystems, cybersecurity principles, DevSecOps practices, data architectures, and emerging technology trends.
• Experience collaborating with capture, proposal, business development, and operational teams in a federal contracting environment.
• Experience developing differentiated technical approaches and competitive solution strategies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage executive leadership, customers, and technical teams.

Preferred:

• Experience supporting large federal growth organizations and strategic capture programs.
• Experience with cloud modernization, cybersecurity transformation, AI/ML, DevSecOps, and enterprise digital transformation initiatives.
• Experience supporting high-value, competitive federal pursuits and proposal efforts.
• Ability to serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, customers, and growth teams.

Additional Information

Link Solutions Inc. offers a competitive compensation and benefits package to include paid holidays, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, company-paid long and short-term disability, life insurance, referral bonuses, relocation incentive program, certification reimbursement program, retirement, and more.

Link Solutions, Inc.is an EOE. AA/M/F/D/V. We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.