Principal Solutions Architecture

clarityinnovates; Fort Walton Beach (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Clarity Innovations is seeking an on-site Systems Architect in Mary Esther, FL, with deep DoD systems expertise and secure tactical communications. You will lead requirements, design, policy, authorization, and transition of technologies into operational environments and COTS hardware.

The role demands five+ years of experience with USASOC/AFSOC, CDS integration, and practical familiarity with tactical networks, CoT/protobuf/XML, and edge/cloud architectures. U.S.

Qualifications

• Five+ years of operational DoD systems experience (last 8 years).
• Deep knowledge of tactical communications.
• Experience integrating CDS/SDN and TMN into C2 solutions.
• Familiar with CoT/protobuf/XML, streaming video, MISB KLV metadata.
• US citizenship with CAC eligibility and security clearance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Drive system requirements, design, policy development, authorization, acceptance, and transition of technologies.
• Integrate into operational environments including COTS hardware.
• Provide hands-on training and support for devices and sensors.
• Develop and maintain configurations for software and hardware.
• Maintain and support enterprise networks including cloud, hybrid, and edge environments.

Skills

Tactical communications

Cross-domain solutions

C2 integration

ATAK/WINTAK familiarity

Joint doctrine knowledge

CAC security clearance eligible

Education

Bachelor degree in CS/Engineering or related

Tools

TAK Server

SAMS-ESA / SOMPE

XPlan

Job description

Clarity Innovations is a trusted national security partner, dedicated to safeguarding our nation's interests and delivering innovative solutions that empower the Intelligence Community (IC) and Department of Defense (DoD) to transform data into actionable intelligence, ensuring mission success in an evolving world.

Our mission-first software and data engineering platform modernizes data operations, utilizing advanced workflows, CI/CD, and secure DevSecOps practices. We focus on challenges in Information Warfare, Cyber Operations, Operational Security, and Data Structuring, enabling end-to-end solutions that drive operational impact.

We are committed to delivering cutting-edge tools and capabilities that address the most complex national security challenges, empowering our partners to stay ahead of emerging threats and ensuring the success of their critical missions. At Clarity, we are people-focused and set on being a destination employer for top talent, offering an environment where innovation thrives, careers grow, and individuals are valued. Join us as we continue to lead innovation and tackle the most pressing challenges in national security.

Position Summary

We are seeking an on-site Systems Architect with deep expertise in DoD systems and secure tactical communications to join our dynamic team in Mary Esther, FL. At the customer facing level, this role will drive system requirements, design, policy development, authorization, acceptance, and transition of technologies integrating into the operational systems and environments as well as COTS hardware.

Primary Responsibilities (included but not limited to):

• Provides integration and hands-on training support for devices and sensors
• Develops and maintains updated software and hardware configurations
• Performs end-to-end testing to validate integrated system performance, security, and reliability
• Develops user/administrator guides on integrated applications, systems, and/or configurations
• Maintains server and client devices and applications
• Provides local and remote support for integrated systems and software
• Conducts network-centric system administration
• Integrates enterprise communications architecture with tactical networking devices
• Performs other system development, integration, and support duties, as assigned
• Integrates tactical radios, sensors, and mission systems into existing network infrastructures including cloud, hybrid, and edge environments
• Recommends system enhancements to improve mission readiness and reduce technical risk for stakeholders
• Develops edge/cloud/hybrid mission-centric system architectures that are independent of, or fill an operational gap in current operational systems
• Breaks operational requirements into functional, nonfunctional, data type, and protocol requirements

Required:

• Minimum of five (5) years, within the last eight (8) years, operational experience with/or supporting USASOC or AFSOC
• Minimum of five (5) years operational experience with tactical communications
• Must have detailed knowledge of AFSOC operations and tactics
• Must have experience integrating Cross-domain solutions (CDS), SOF Deployable Node (SDN) familiarity, black/green/red router configs, tactical mission networks (TMN), Cursor on target (CoT)/protobuf/XML, Streaming video, Multiplexed MISB KLV Metadata, Chat, and File shares into command and control (C2) solutions
• Possess an in-depth knowledge of joint doctrine and joint policies. Will have a detailed working knowledge of processes and procedures for using automated tools to execute Special Operations roles
• Possess the ability to develop processes and techniques which reduces the workload for AFSOC operators and support Contractors
• Have a working knowledge in the following areas/programs: Specialized Automated Mission. Suite Enhanced Situational. Awareness (SAMS-ESA) or the Special Operations Mission Planning and Execution (SOMPE) suite and hardware
  Android Tactical Assault Kit (ATAK)
  Windows Tactical Assault Kit (WINTAK)
  TAK Server and field computing device, wearable (FCD-W) mobile device management (MDM), JPECD-TA, or SEME familiarization
  Execution Planner (XPlan)
• Bachelor Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or other related discipline; or Technical School Certificate related to computer systems; or the equivalent military training
• CCNA, Network+, or Security+
• Must be able to effectively communicate with the customer and fulfill contract duties and responsibilities
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office or Google Workplace suites
• U.S. Citizenship: Must be eligible to hold a Common Access Card (CAC), and Secret security clearance is required

Desired:

• Git distributed version control system (e.g., GitLab) experience
• Persistent Systems technology (e.g. Cloud Relay/MPU-5) familiarity

Non-Technical Competencies:

• Strong Senior Mentorship/Leadership Capabilities
• Able to provide technical guidance and constructive feedback
• Strong communicatio