Senior Solutions Architect - Remote Defense Solutions

SMX; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); Remote; USD 176,000 - 255,000; Full time

Job summary

SMX is seeking a Senior Solutions Architect to drive the design of solutions for DoD programs. You will lead architecture efforts, mentor teammates, and align delivery with client requirements while advancing innovation priorities and project execution.

The role involves collaboration with development teams, ensuring high-quality applications, and contributing to proposal development. Remote work options are available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in corporate or government solutions.
• Experience as Solution Architect with full life-cycle implementations.
• Experience with Agile, Waterfall or SAFe.
• Top Secret clearance required.
• Experience with DevSecOps and cloud operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead design of solutions to support business functions and client requirements.
• Provide technical leadership through coaching and mentorship.
• Develop go-to-market strategies for software applications.
• Assist in collection, documentation, analysis and development of requirements and plans.
• Provide regular project status updates to clients.

Skills

Solution architecture

Leadership

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Communication (verbal & written)

Agile/SAFe

Systems engineering

Software lifecycle

Customer engagement

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

SysML

DoDAF/UAF

Architecture frameworks

Job description

SMX is seeking a Senior Solutions Architect to drive the design of solutions for DoD programs. You will lead architecture efforts, mentor teammates, and align delivery with client requirements while advancing innovation priorities and project execution.

The role involves collaboration with development teams, ensuring high-quality applications, and contributing to proposal development. Remote work options are available.