Senior Defense Solutions Architect

datasystemsanalystsinc; Fairfax (VA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Secret clearance eligible

Competitive benefits

Job summary

DSA Inc. seeks an Enterprise Solutions Architect to join the Technology & Innovation Office. You will shape technical solutions for DoD, IC, and Federal Civilian opportunities, blending early-stage analysis, technical writing, and architecture deliverables.

You will develop foundational skills in cloud, cybersecurity, enterprise IT, C5ISR, and AI, with a path toward senior architect ownership of concepts, artifacts, and proposal activities over time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in CS/engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in solution architecture, systems engineering, cyber, cloud, or C5ISR.
• Active Secret clearance or Secret eligibility.
• Strong understanding of DoD IT standards, RMF/NIST controls and compliance.
• Experience with AWS/Azure cloud platforms in government environments.

Responsibilities

• Analyze RFI/RFP requirements and translate mission needs into compliant, differentiated solutions.
• Develop early solution sketches, operation concepts, and architecture outlines.
• Research DoD/IC technologies and modernization priorities for proposals.
• Draft and refine technical sections for proposals and white papers.
• Coordinate with SMEs and capture managers to produce solution narratives.

Skills

Solution architecture

Cloud computing

Technical writing

Regulatory compliance

RFP/RFI analysis

DoDAF knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering/Info Systems

Tools

AWS

Azure

MS Office

Job description

DSA Inc. seeks an Enterprise Solutions Architect to join the Technology & Innovation Office. You will shape technical solutions for DoD, IC, and Federal Civilian opportunities, blending early-stage analysis, technical writing, and architecture deliverables.

You will develop foundational skills in cloud, cybersecurity, enterprise IT, C5ISR, and AI, with a path toward senior architect ownership of concepts, artifacts, and proposal activities over time.