Senior Solutions Architect – Cyber Missions Solutions

X Technologies, Inc.; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Security-focused environment

Career progression

Job summary

X‑Technologies, Inc. seeks an experienced Senior Solutions Architect to lead design, development, and integration of cyber mission solutions for DoD and IC programs.

You will translate mission needs into technical architecture, guide development, and ensure delivery across complex environments. The role requires deep expertise in cybersecurity, system engineering, and cross-domain requirements, with strong communication to senior leaders and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS, cybersecurity, information systems, engineering, or related field; Master's degree preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity architecture, systems engineering, or cyber solutions development.
• Experience supporting DoD or Intelligence Community cyber mission programs.
• Expertise in enterprise cyber architectures, zero-trust, and cross-domain solutions.
• Strong knowledge of RMF, NIST frameworks, cybersecurity standards, and mission assurance requirements.
• Ability to design cloud architectures (AWS, Azure, DoD Cloud), virtualized platforms, and secure networks.
• Excellent communication skills to brief senior leaders and convey complex concepts.
• Active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility (or ability to obtain/transfer).

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture development, system design, and solution engineering for cyber mission systems and advanced security capabilities.
• Translate mission requirements into scalable designs meeting DoD, Air Force, and IC standards.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to guide solution development from concept to implementation.
• Lead technical discussions with government customers, primes, and partners; articulate decisions and trade-offs.
• Conduct technology assessments and identify emerging tools and approaches to enhance cyber effectiveness.
• Develop system design artifacts including enterprise architectures, roadmaps, interfaces, and integration strategies.
• Serve as lead technical author for proposals, whitepapers, and RFI/RFP responses in cyber solutions.
• Provide oversight on security engineering, RMF alignment, and cross-domain architectures.
• Ensure solutions meet scalability, resiliency, performance, and operational suitability in contested environments.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote knowledge-sharing across the organization.

Skills

Cybersecurity architecture

Systems engineering

DoD/IC programs

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

AWS

Azure

DoD Cloud

RMF

Job description

Clearance required: Active DoD Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility (or ability to obtain or transfer)

Location: San Antonio, Texas

Type: Full-Time

About X‑Technologies, Inc.

X‑Technologies is an innovative technology integrator specializing in mission-focused cyber, intelligence, and defense solutions. We deliver advanced capabilities that empower our customers to secure critical systems, strengthen national defense, and accelerate operational decision-making. Our team is composed of highly skilled professionals dedicated to excellence, integrity, and continuous innovation.

Position Overview

X‑Technologies is seeking an experienced Senior Solutions Architect to lead the design, development, and integration of advanced Cyber Missions Solutions in support of Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community programs. The ideal candidate will serve as a technical strategist and mission-focused architect, bringing deep expertise in cybersecurity, system engineering, and multi-domain operational requirements. This role requires a seasoned professional who can engage directly with customers, translate mission needs into technical architecture, guide solution development, and ensure successful delivery of cyber capabilities across complex environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead architecture development, system design, and solution engineering for cyber mission systems and advanced security capabilities.
• Translate mission requirements into scalable technical designs that meet DoD, Air Force, and Intelligence Community standards.
• Partner with cross-functional engineering teams to guide solution development from concept through implementation.
• Lead technical discussions with government customers, primes, and mission partners; articulate architecture decisions and solution trade-offs.
• Conduct technology assessments and identify emerging tools, frameworks, and approaches to enhance cyber mission effectiveness.
• Develop system design artifacts including enterprise architectures, capability roadmaps, interface designs, and integration strategies.
• Serve as lead technical author for proposals, whitepapers, and RFI/RFP responses involving cyber solutions.
• Provide oversight on security engineering, compliance, RMF alignment, and cross-domain architectures.
• Ensure solutions meet requirements for scalability, resiliency, performance, and operational suitability in contested environments.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to knowledge-sharing across the cyber engineering organization.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Engineering, or related discipline; Master's degree preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity architecture, systems engineering, or cyber solutions development.
• Demonstrated experience supporting DoD or Intelligence Community cyber mission programs.
• Expertise in enterprise cyber architectures, defensive cyber operations, zero-trust principles, and cross-domain solutions.
• Strong understanding of RMF, NIST frameworks, cybersecurity standards, and mission assurance requirements.
• Ability to design solutions involving cloud architectures (AWS, Azure, DoD Cloud), virtualized platforms, and secure network environments.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to brief senior leaders and convey complex technical concepts clearly.
• Active DoD Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility (or ability to obtain or transfer).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with offensive or defensive cyber missions, cyber tool development, or advanced cyber analytics.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, AWS Solutions Architect, or DoD 8570/8140 advanced certifications.
• Prior experience supporting Air Force Cyber, cyber weapons systems, or multi-domain mission environments.
• Experience leading architecture development across agile, DevSecOps, and CI/CD environments.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.
• Opportunity to work on mission-critical programs that support national security.
• Collaborative, high-performance environment with space for innovation and career progression.
• Access to advanced tools, technologies, and professional development resources.