Senior Solutions Architect

Everforth ECS; Merrifield (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Everforth ECS is seeking a Senior Solutions Architect to lead complex, secure architectural programs from Fairfax, VA. The role demands technical leadership across AI/ML, ISR, Big Data/Cloud, and enterprise systems integration, interfacing with government stakeholders and multi-disciplinary teams.

The ideal candidate has TS/SCI clearance, extensive DoD/IC experience, and a track record of delivering scalable, secure solutions while shaping technical roadmaps and deployment strategies.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph requirements.
• Experience supporting complex programs in the Intelligence Community or DoD.
• Architecting, designing, integrating, deploying, and sustaining enterprise-level technical solutions.
• Technical leadership across multidisciplinary teams and mission environments.
• Strong enterprise architecture, systems integration, secure infrastructure, and cloud tech experience.

Responsibilities

• Define enterprise hardware strategy and global deployment governance.
• Oversee asset governance and lifecycle management for deployed equipment.
• Set QA, installation, and validation standards to ensure defect-free delivery.
• Direct IA and cybersecurity compliance tracking across systems.
• Serve as primary technical liaison with executives and clients for strategic updates.
• Own high-level customer expectations, SLAs, and multi-site delivery timelines.
• Drive ECS product roadmaps and align with Business Unit objectives.
• Champion technical training standards to elevate team capabilities.
• Lead growth initiatives and capture support within the Business Unit.
• Design knowledge-transfer frameworks for teams and client personnel.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

OpenShift

Kubernetes

Docker

Cloud architectures

Enterprise systems integration

Security & IA

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / Engineering / IT

Master’s degree in Computer Science / Engineering / IT

Tools

OpenShift

Kubernetes

Docker

Virtualization

Job description

Everforth ECS is seeking a SeniorSolutions Architect to work in our Fairfax, VA office.

Everforth ECS is looking for a senior-level Solutions Architect to support a variety of highly complex technical initiatives, including Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning, ISR, Big Data/Cloud, secure infrastructure, and enterprise systems integration. This role serves as a recognized technical expert within the Business Unit – Intel team, providing technical leadership across multiple programs, customers, and mission environments.

This is not a project management role; however, it requires significant technical leadership, broad architectural expertise, and the ability to solve unusually complex technical problems across multiple disciplines. The Solutions Architect will work closely with program leadership, government stakeholders, technical teams, and project managers to define technical strategies, develop architectures and roadmaps, and rapidly deliver secure, mission-critical solutions. The ideal candidate fosters a culture of customer service, innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence while helping shape emerging technical capabilities and new business opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Enterprise Hardware Strategy: Serve as the definitive Principal Subject Matter Expert (SME) for hardware and form factors, architecting and governing global deployment strategies across all enterprise locations and customer portfolios.
• Asset Governance & Lifecycle Management: Establish and oversee comprehensive asset management frameworks, ensuring 100% accountability, tracking, and compliance for all deployed equipment and critical site contact networks.
• Quality Assurance & Installation Excellence: Define and enforce rigorous testing, integration, and validation standards to guarantee zero-defect delivery and flawless post-installation performance.
• Vulnerability & Compliance Oversight: Direct the tracking, mitigation, and reporting of systems patching to guarantee continuous alignment with strict information assurance (IA) and cybersecurity frameworks.
• Executive Stakeholder Communication: Act as the primary technical liaison for executive stakeholders and clients, delivering strategic updates on system performance, troubleshooting initiatives, and incident resolutions.
• Deployment & Timeline Management: Own and manage high-level customer expectations, SLA compliance, and strategic delivery timelines for multi-site enterprise deployments.
• Product & Business Unit Alignment: Drive ECS product development roadmaps and deployment strategies across the Business Unit, aligning technical capabilities with broader corporate objectives.
• Workforce Development & Training Standards: Champion the creation, institutionalization, and enforcement of technical training standards to elevate team capabilities and maintain a high-performing technical workforce.
• Strategic Growth & Enterprise Scaling: Spearhead growth initiatives and capture support within the Business Unit, scaling capabilities to advance the broader ECS Enterprise mission.
• Knowledge Management & Mentorship: Cultivate a culture of continuous learning by designing institutional knowledge-transfer frameworks for team members and client personnel.

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical field with 12+ years of related experience, or a Master’s degree with 10+ years of related experience; equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance with ability to pass/maintain CI Polygraph requirements.
• Extensive experience supporting complex technical programs within the Intelligence Community and/or Department of Defense.
• Demonstrated experience architecting, designing, integrating, deploying, and sustaining enterprise-level technical solutions.
• Demonstrated technical leadership across multidisciplinary engineering teams and complex mission environments.
• Strong experience with enterprise architecture, systems integration, secure infrastructure, cloud technologies, and containerized environments.
• Experience with OpenShift, Kubernetes, Docker, virtualization, and enterprise Linux/Windows environments.
• Experience developing technical architectures, solution designs, implementation strategies, technical roadmaps, and architecture/data-flow diagrams.
• Experience translating complex mission and business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate emerging technologies and apply them to complex customer requirements.
• Experience working directly with senior government customers, program leadership, technical stakeholders, and third-party technology partners.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity, information assurance, and security requirements within classified DoD/IC environments.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical efforts from initial requirements and solution development through implementation, deployment, and operational sustainment.
• Excellent communication, technical writing, presentation, and technical briefing skills.
• Ability to travel frequently, primarily within CONUS, with occasional OCONUS support as required.
• Self-motivated with strong technical judgment and a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.

Desired Skills

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience architecting or integrating AI/ML, geospatial intelligence, ISR, Big Data, or other mission-focused technical capabilities.
• Experience with cloud platforms including AWS, Azure, and/or GCP.
• Experience with enterprise virtualization and infrastructure technologies.
• Experience supporting secure/classified systems, DISA STIG implementation, identity/access management, and system accreditation.
• Experience developing technical solutions in support of capture, proposals, customer demonstrations, or business-development initiatives.
• Experience supporting Department of Defense and Intelligence Community organizations.
• Experience serving as a technical advisor, technical lead, architect, or recognized SME across multiple programs or technical disciplines.

Everforth ECS is the federal segment of Everforth , a $4B global organization with over10,000 employees. Ournearly 3,500professionals deliver advanced technology solutions in data and AI, cybersecurity, and enterprise transformation, serving defense, intelligence, and federal civilian agencies.

Our work powers mission-critical outcomes, strengthens technology partnerships, and create meaningful opportunities for our people. We are defined by a commitment to excellence in delivery, a culture of innovation, and an environment where talent can thrive and grow.

We value:

• Attracting and developing top talent and high-performing teams
• Fostering a culture that is engaging, accountable, and mission-driven

Meet the challenge. Make a difference withEverforthECS!

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ECS Federal LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis any characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local jurisdiction law.

Everforth ECS is the federal segment of Everforth , a $4B global organization with over 10,000 employees. Our nearly 3,500 professionals deliver advanced technology solutions in data and AI, cybersecurity, and enterprise transformation, serving defense, intelligence, and federal civilian agencies.

Our work powers mission-critical outcomes, strengthens technology partnerships, and create meaningful opportunities for our people. We are defined by a commitment to excellence in delivery, a culture of innovation, and an environment where talent can thrive and grow.

Meet the challenge. Make a difference with Everforth ECS!

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