Senior Solutions Architect

LMI Government Consulting; Mechanicsburg (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

LMI Government Consulting seeks a Senior Solutions Architect in Mechanicsburg, PA, to design and deploy a real-time asset tracking platform for the DoD. You will integrate RFID/Iot hardware, cloud platforms, and secure engineering practices to support warfighter missions.

The role requires a DoD Secret clearance, strong cloud skills (AWS/Azure), and expert communication across diverse teams and agencies. The candidate will lead technical direction and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in CS/CE or related field.
• 7+ years of software engineering or solutions architecture experience.
• Experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS/Azure).
• DoD RMF and cybersecurity best practices knowledge.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• U.S. citizen with DoD Secret clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight for deploying a cutting-edge asset tracking solution to the U.S. Navy.
• Engage with DoD stakeholders to translate mission requirements into technical solutions.
• Lead communication of technical delivery information to internal stakeholders and customers.
• Oversee RMF/ATO compliance activities including POAMs and coordination with ISSMs/ISSOs.
• Conduct technical reviews to ensure conformance to contract requirements and customer needs.
• Mentor junior staff and collaborate with senior leaders to achieve objectives.

Skills

DoD RMF knowledge

Cloud architecture

Stakeholder communication

Problem solving

Technical leadership

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field

Tools

AWS

Azure

Job description

Overview

We are activelyseekinga highly skilled Senior Solutions Architect to join our innovative team in developing and deploying a real-time asset tracking solution for the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD). In this role, you will play a critical part in evolving and implementing a scalable platform that incorporates active RFID (aRFID) hardware, passive RFID (pRFID) hardware, mesh and IoT devices, modern cloud computing environments, and high-impact software applications. The ideal candidate is a problem-solver with a bias for action and an ability to communicate well with diverse internal and external stakeholders. The ideal candidate alsopossessesdeepexpertisein software development, a strong understanding of RFID or IoT systems, experience dealing with complex DoD cyber accreditation issues, and a passion for driving technological modernization in support of U.S. warfighters. This position is located in Mechanicsburg, PA.

This position requires a Secret clearance.

LMI is a new breed of digital solutions provider dedicated to accelerating government impact with innovation and speed. Investing in technology and prototypes ahead of need, LMI brings commercial-grade platforms and mission-ready software to federal agencies at commercial speed.

Leveraging our mission-ready technology and solutions, provenexpertisein federal deployment, and strategic relationships, we enhance outcomes for the government, efficiently and effectively. With a focus on agility and collaboration, LMI serves the defense, space, healthcare, and energy sectors—helping agencies navigate complexity and outpace change. LMI is committed to delivering impactful results that strengthen missions and drive lasting value.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical oversight associated with the deployment of acutting-edgeasset tracking solution to the U.S. Navy.
• Engage with representatives from the U.S. Navy and other critical DoD organizations to understand mission requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Lead the effort to ensure that technical delivery information is properly and effectively communicated with internal stakeholders and key customer representatives.
• Oversee Risk Management Framework (RMF) /Authority to Operate (ATO) compliance activities—including the drafting of system architecture documentation, the management of system security controls, establishment of Plans of Action and Milestones (POAMs), and coordination with information System Security Managers (ISSMs) and Information System Security Officers (ISSOs).
• Conduct technical reviews of current system implementation plans to ensure conformance to contract requirements, customer needs, and best practices.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior or non-technical staff, and collaborate with senior leaders, to ensure technicalobjectivesare achieved.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 7 years minimum of experience as a software engineer or solutions architect.
• Track record of successful delivery in complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
• Experience working with cloud infrastructure technologies (e.g., AWS, Azure).
• Demonstratedunderstanding of DoD cybersecurity RMF and cybersecurity best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Demonstratedability to deliver rapid prototype solutions to client problems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent ability to collaborate across a multi-disciplinary team.
• Must be a U.S. citizen with DoD Secret clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with deploying complex technology solutions to the U.S Army.
• Familiarity with the deployment, configuration, or testing of active and/or passive RFID hardware (including readers, antennas, tags).
• Familiarity with the design, implementation, and/or management of satellite-based backhaul systems (e.g.Starlink,Iridum), secure VPNs, and/or LAN/WAN infrastructures.

Target salary range: $130,000 - 180,000

Disclaimer:

The salary range displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is not a guarantee of compensation. Individual salaries are determined by various factors including, but not limited to location, internal equity, business considerations, client contract requirements, and candidate qualifications, such as education, experience, skills, and security clearances.

Applicants must meet eligibility requirements for a U.S. Government security clearance. Only US Citizens are eligible for a security clearance. For this position, LMI will only consider applicants with security clearances or applicants who are eligible for security clearances, due to the nature of the work.

Job Locations

US-PA-Mechanicsburg