Senior Solutions Architect Arlington, VA, US

CACI International Inc.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 103,800 - 218,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible time off

Comprehensive benefits

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

CACI International Inc. is seeking a Senior Solutions Architect in Arlington, VA to lead the technical strategy for our Department of Homeland Security projects. This role involves translating business needs into actionable requirements while collaborating with stakeholders across all levels.

The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in solution and technical architecture, with expertise in AWS and agile environments, and a strong ability to communicate technical decisions effectively.

Qualifications

• Over 10 years of experience in technical, business, and solution architecting.
• Experience in analyzing application inventories to enhance business processes.
• Ability to articulate experiences relevant to opportunities in orals setting.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate applications for business value and ROI.
• Lead cross-functional teams in design and deployment.
• Prepare architectural designs and documentation for stakeholders.

Skills

Technical architecting

Business analysis

Solution architecture design

AWS

Agile methodologies

DevOps environments

Education

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

Tools

ServiceNow

Palantir

Job description

## Senior Solutions ArchitectArlington, VA, USApply NowFind out how well you match with this jobJob ID326645Job Title: Senior Solutions ArchitectJob Category: Information TechnologyTime Type: Full timeMinimum Clearance Required to Start: SecretEmployee Type: RegularPercentage of Travel Required: NoneType of Travel: None\* \* \***The Opportunity:**Join our team supporting the Department of Homeland (DHS) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), where you will serve as the technical lead for portfolio and program management efforts across a complex, mission‐driven IT environment. In this senior architect role, you will help shape the agency’s technical direction by translating business needs into clear, actionable requirements and guiding critical decisions around technologies and implementations.You will operate at the intersection of business strategy and technical execution—partnering with stakeholders at all levels, including those without deep technical backgrounds, to ensure solutions are well‐designed, practical, and aligned with the mission. **Responsibilities:*** Evaluate applications to determine their contribution to business value and return on investment.* Conduct solution architecture walkthroughs as needed or requested.* Communicate technical decisions and implementation details clearly and effectively to a wide range of stakeholders.* Lead cross‐functional teams through the design, development, and deployment of robust solution architectures.* Perform ongoing assessments of current architectures to identify opportunities for optimization and improvement.* Prepare and deliver detailed architectural designs, documentation, and reports to senior leadership and stakeholder groups.* Ensure all architectural decisions and implementations comply with relevant standards, policies, and regulatory requirements.**Qualifications:** *Required:** More than ten (10+) years of experience in technical, business, and solution architecting.* Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in IT Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or a related academic discipline.* Demonstrated experience identifying and classifying application components based on business and performance objectives and the associated technologies.* Expertise in analyzing application inventories and delivering detailed architectural guidelines that enhance business processes.* Experience partnering with Federal Architecture, Engineering, and other organizations to support application architecture planning, implementation, and maintenance.* Demonstrated experience in IT Strategy and Solutions Engineering across emerging technologies and diverse platforms in a mixed lifecycle environment.* Demonstrated multi‐platform consolidation experience (AWS, ServiceNow, Palantir).* Ability to clearly articulate your experience and its relevance to this opportunity in an orals setting.*Desired:** Previous experience working within the DHS, particularly in agile and DevOps environments.* Current active Secret clearance.* Certifications in architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman) or cloud technologies (e.g., AWS, Azure).#LI-TF1-**What You Can Expect:****A culture of integrity.**At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.**An environment of trust.**CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.**A focus on continuous growth.**Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.**Pay Range**:There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.The proposed salary range for this position is:$103,800 - $218,100*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.*