Senior Geospatial Solutions Architect & AI/ML Strategy Lead

Aqua IT; Saint Louis (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Aqua IT seeks a Principal Solutions Architect to lead geospatial, AI/ML, and Supply Chain Risk initiatives for major clients. You will shape enterprise architectures, drive modernization roadmaps, and establish DevSecOps governance across programs.

You will influence strategy with senior clients, manage large-scale technology programs, and mentor teams in cloud, GIS, and API standards. This role requires a TS/SCI-eligible background and extensive leadership experience.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with CI poly eligibility.
• 14+ years in system engineering or software leadership.
• Extensive DevSecOps, Agile/SAFe leadership, and enterprise CI/CD experience.
• Proven geospatial system design and integration expertise.
• Experience managing large technology programs with budget/staffing.
• Strong client engagement and stakeholder negotiation.
• Experience with GIS data formats and geospatial tools.
• Experience with government/commercial imagery products (SAR/RADAR).

Responsibilities

• Define enterprise-level architecture strategies and modernization roadmaps.
• Provide technical leadership on geospatial platform development and integration.
• Establish program-wide DevSecOps standards, practices, and governance.
• Interface with senior client leadership, negotiate requirements, and drive technical consensus.
• Provide input for staffing, budget, and resource allocation.
• Ensure alignment of technology execution with client mission objectives.
• Serve as a thought leader in backend, cloud, and geospatial communities.
• Lead the architectural design of advanced Supply Chain Risk Models, integrating disparate data streams.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

DevSecOps leadership

Geospatial system design

Enterprise CI/CD

Staffing & budgeting

Client engagement

GIS data formats

OGC/open standards

Tools

GitLab

PostGIS

ArcGIS

Boundless Spatial

Job description

Aqua IT seeks a Principal Solutions Architect to lead geospatial, AI/ML, and Supply Chain Risk initiatives for major clients. You will shape enterprise architectures, drive modernization roadmaps, and establish DevSecOps governance across programs.

You will influence strategy with senior clients, manage large-scale technology programs, and mentor teams in cloud, GIS, and API standards. This role requires a TS/SCI-eligible background and extensive leadership experience.