Senior Solution Architect

CACI; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 114,000 - 253,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology solutions provider in Virginia seeks a Senior Solution Architect to design and implement AI/ML solutions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with data management and cloud architectures, as well as a Bachelor's degree in relevant fields. Active Top Secret clearance is required. This role focuses on strategic alignment with clients and innovative solution design.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in solution development or as a solution architect.
• Active Top Secret clearance.
• Experience with cloud, on-prem, and edge software architectures.

Responsibilities

• Design solutions that meet function, scalability, reliability, security, and performance.
• Engage with stakeholders to align technical solutions with strategic objectives.
• Maintain understanding of mission and business challenges for U.S. Government agencies.

Skills

Solution development

Data management

Situational awareness

AI/ML solutions

Agile methodologies

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field

Job description

Opportunity

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Solution Architect to lead the design, development, and implementation of sophisticated and cutting‑edge data and AI/ML solutions. This role will focus on translating business needs into robust, secure, and scalable commercialized software offerings, with an emphasis on data management, situational awareness, mission management, and AI/ML solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design state‑of‑the‑art solutions that address requirements for function, scalability, reliability, security, and performance.
• Architect, design, and plan the delivery of commercial SaaS solutions for cloud, on‑prem, and edge deployments.
• Create application architecture, data architecture, deployment architectures, and functional design specifications.
• Engage with key stakeholders, including senior‑level clients, to understand their vision, goals, and challenges, and align technical solutions with their strategic objectives.
• Maintain a deep understanding of mission and business challenges across IC and related U.S. Government agencies and organizations, and provide effective solutions using relevant technologies and products.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in solution development or related experience as a solution architect.
• Experience with data management, situational awareness, mission management, and AI/ML solutions.
• Experience with cloud, on‑prem, and edge software architectures.
• Expertise in software development methodologies (Agile, Scrum, DevOps).
• Familiarity with IC/DoD Zero Trust and cybersecurity initiatives, architectures, direction, and solutions.
• Active Top Secret clearance.
• Ability to sit onsite regularly at CACI work sites located in Northern Virginia or Denver, CO.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with business and technical stakeholders, including senior‑level clients.
• Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision, taking initiative and driving projects forward with enthusiasm and expertise.

Desired:

• Experience with commercial SaaS application development and deployment.
• Experience with cross‑domain or multi‑domain classification principles and technologies.
• Familiarity with automated targeting solutions and related technologies.
• Experience with DevSecOps, Cybersecurity, and enterprise architecture frameworks like CMMI, DoDAF, and FEA.

This position is contingent on funding and may not be filled immediately; however, it represents a class of positions within CACI that are consistently available. Individuals who apply may also be considered for other positions at CACI.

Pay Range: The proposed salary range for this position is $114,600–$252,100.

CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.