Senior Solutions Architect

Kids for the Future; Gainesville (VA); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

NexTech Solutions in Gainesville, VA is seeking a Senior Solutions Architect to spearhead the design, integration, and sustainment of enterprise IT solutions for government and commercial clients. You will lead architecture across on‑prem, virtualization, and containerized environments while guiding cross‑functional teams from concept to operation.

The role demands deep technical expertise, security acumen, and the ability to translate customer needs into concrete roadmaps, documentation, and

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience designing and implementing enterprise IT infrastructure solutions.
• Experience with VMware vSphere, ESXi, vCenter, and virtualization technologies.
• Strong knowledge of Windows Server and Linux operating systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture, design, integration, and implementation of enterprise infrastructure solutions.
• Develop technical solutions that align with customer requirements, security standards, and operational needs.
• Perform technical planning, systems engineering, integration, verification and validation, risk assessments, supportability analysis, and lifecycle planning.

Skills

10+ years exp designing enterprise IT

VMware vSphere/ESXi/vCenter

Windows Server

Linux

Networking (DNS, VPN, firewalls)

Cybersecurity principles & compliance

Technical documentation & architecture

Troubleshooting & customer-facing

Leadership of technical teams

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/IT/Engineering

Tools

VMware vSphere

Terraform

Ansible

PowerShell

Kubernetes

Docker

OpenShift

Job description

• Location Prince William County,Gainesville, VA, 20155,United States
• Employee Type FT Exempt
• Travel 10%

The Opportunity

The Senior Solutions Architect serves as the technical lead for the design, integration, implementation, and sustainment of complex enterprise IT solutions supporting government and commercial customers. This role is responsible for architecting secure, scalable, and resilient infrastructure solutions across on-premises, virtualized, and containerized environments. The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise with strategic planning, customer engagement, and the ability to lead multidisciplinary engineering efforts from concept through operational support.

Key Responsibilities (Principal Duties and Accountabilities *Essential Functions)

• Lead the architecture, design, integration, and implementation of enterprise infrastructure solutions supporting mission and business objectives.
• Develop technical solutions that align with customer requirements, security standards, and operational needs.
• Perform technical planning, systems engineering, integration, verification and validation, risk assessments, supportability analysis, and lifecycle planning.
• Design, deploy, and support VMware, virtualized, and containerized environments using industry best practices.
• Develop system architectures, technical roadmaps, implementation plans, and migration strategies.
• Create and maintain architecture documentation, network diagrams, Visio drawings, data flows, and as-built documentation.
• Design and implement secure system architectures that comply with organizational security baselines, cybersecurity frameworks, and applicable compliance requirements.
• Interpret and implement security baseline configurations for infrastructure, operating systems, applications, and network components.
• Evaluate system performance, conduct capacity planning, benchmarking, testing, and optimization to improve reliability and efficiency.
• Analyze customer requirements and existing environments to recommend innovative technical solutions and modernization strategies.
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues, identify root causes, and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Ensure system integrity throughout the full system lifecycle, including planning, deployment, operations, maintenance, and continuous improvement.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineering teams while mentoring junior engineers.
• Support proposal development, technical presentations, customer briefings, and solution demonstrations.
• Conduct technical training and knowledge transfer sessions for customers and internal staff.
• Collaborate with program managers, cybersecurity personnel, software developers, and network engineers to deliver integrated solutions.
• Support operational sustainment, system upgrades, technology refresh initiatives, and special projects as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Leads and mentors a team of systems engineers, providing technical direction, prioritizing workload, and delivering ongoing performance feedback to support professional growth.
• Oversees quality and accuracy of team deliverables, reviewing engineering work products and ensuring alignment with project requirements and standards.
• Serves as the primary technical liaison, coordinating team activities, and communicating status, risks, and expectations to customers and program leadership.

Requirements

• Fluency in English (written and spoken)
• Active Secret security clearance with the U.S. Government required

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

Required Skills, Experience & Abilities

• 10+ years of experience designing and implementing enterprise IT infrastructure solutions.
• Experience with VMware vSphere, ESXi, vCenter, and virtualization technologies.
• Strong knowledge of Windows Server and Linux operating systems.
• Experience with enterprise networking concepts including routing, switching, DNS, firewalls, VPNs, and load balancing.
• Experience designing highly available, secure, and scalable enterprise architectures.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, security hardening, and compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST, STIGs, CIS Benchmarks).
• Experience developing technical documentation, architecture diagrams, and implementation guides.
• Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, communication, and customer-facing skills.
• Ability to lead technical teams and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting U.S. Government or Department of State environments.
• Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible, PowerShell, or similar automation tools).
• Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, OpenShift, or other container orchestration platforms.
• Relevant certifications such as VMware VCP, Cisco CCNP, Security+, CISSP, or equivalent.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment described are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Capable of lifting and moving information technology equipment up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work occasional evenings and/or weekends as job duties demand
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Professional office environment with standard office equipment (computers, phones, printers).
• Frequent interaction with clients, executives, and government officials in both in-person and virtual settings.
• Regular travel to customer sites, government facilities, and industry events.
• Fast-paced, deadline-driven environment requiring adaptability and responsiveness.
• Work may occasionally be performed in secure government facilities, requiring adherence to security protocols.
• This position may involve travel to government test sites, training ranges, and operational locations, including potential OCONUS destinations for short periods of time.
• Work may be conducted in laboratory, workshop, office, and field environments with varying conditions.

Summary

• Onsite position at NTS office in Gainesville, VA

Compensation:

The base salary range for this position is $200,000 - $230,000

Actual compensation will be determined based on factors including relevant experience, qualifications, skills, location, and internal equity.

NexTech Solutions offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees and their families, including competitive health, dental, and vision coverage, retirement savings options, paid time off, and additional employee benefits.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. NTS will also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws for employment.