Solution Architect

Accenture; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 265,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Federal Services seeks a Solution Architect to shape the technical vision for complex cloud-enabled solutions across defense and government programs.

You will analyze existing systems, identify gaps, and lead design, testing, and implementation of robust architectures while guiding teams and ensuring compliance with standards and security requirements.

Qualifications

• Master’s or higher in a tech field with extensive relevant experience in cloud environments.
• Proven ability to design and oversee complex cloud architectures and integrations.
• Experience leading technical practices and mentoring staff across projects.
• Strong communication with stakeholders and business teams.

Responsibilities

• Shape the technical vision and direction of complex solutions.
• Analyze current systems, identify gaps, and propose cloud-based improvements.
• Collaborate with teams to design, test, and implement robust architectures.
• Manage technical practices ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Address challenges by programming, integrating, and validating software systems.

Skills

Cloud Computing

Data Architecture

Security & Compliance

Stakeholder Communication

Cloud Platform Architecture

AWS Architecture

Azure Architecture

TOGAF

Zachman

System Architecture

Technical Leadership

Education

Master's degree in tech field

Bachelor's degree in tech field

18 years of relevant experience without a degree

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

TOGAF

Zachman

CI/CD

Job description

At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people.Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations.

Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within global Accenture. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer a collaborative and caring community where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands‑on experience, certifications, industry training and more.

Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward!

Job Description :

As a Solution Architect, you will be responsible for shaping the technical vision and direction of complex solutions, ensuring that both software and infrastructure components are seamlessly integrated to meet organizational goals.

The work you'll do :

You will analyze current systems, identify critical dependencies and gaps, and recommend innovative approaches that leverage the latest advancements in cloud computing, application integration, and security. Your role will involve collaborating closely with technical teams to design, test, and implement robust architectures, while also managing the technical practice to ensure alignment with business objectives. You will be expected to address specific technical challenges by programming, integrating, and validating software systems, ensuring that all solutions are both effective and compliant with industry standards.

To excel in this position, you should have a strong background in cloud cost modeling, stakeholder communication, and the application of engineering disciplines across the entire solution lifecycle - from planning and design to rollout and ongoing support. Familiarity with tools and processes such as cloud service platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), architectural frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman), and security compliance standards (ISO, NIST) will be highly beneficial. Experience leading high‑visibility or mission‑critical projects, supervising less senior staff, and acting as a subject matter expert in your field will help you drive successful outcomes. Your ability to initiate and develop requirements for complex programs, while independently managing all functional duties, will be key to delivering impactful and sustainable solutions.

Here’s what you'll need :

• Master's degree in a tech field plus 10 years of relevant experience; or Bachelor's degree in a tech field plus 13 years of relevant experience; or 18 years of relevant experience without a degree. Relevant experience is required in one or more of the following areas:

• Cloud Computing

• Cloud Data Architecture and Cloud Technology Architecture

• Application Integration Security and Compliance Stakeholder Communication

• AWS Architecture and/or Azure Architecture (multiple CSPs)

• Analyzing and recommending technologies (software, hardware, infrastructure)

• Managing technical practices and introducing technical vision

• Examining current systems architecture and identifying dependencies and gaps

• Collaborating with technical staff to recommend effective solutions

• Applying engineering disciplines for planning, design, analysis, coding, testing, rollout, and support of information systems architectures

• Initiating, supervising, and developing requirements for complex programs

• Overseeing and mentoring less‑senior staff

Bonus points if you have :

• Cloud Cost Modeling

• Software Design and Architecture

• Experience as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in solution architecture

• Recognized industry leadership in cloud or systems architecture

• Certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, and/or Google Professional Cloud Architect

• Experience with cloud cost optimization tools

• Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines

• Knowledge of regulatory compliance frameworks (e.g., HIPAA, GDPR, FedRAMP)

• Experience with large-scale application migrations to the cloud

• Advanced proficiency in security best practices for cloud environments

S security clearance :

• Active TS/SCI with Poly security clearance is required

As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland. The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits here. (https://www.accenture.com/us-en/careers/your-future-rewards-benefits) We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.

The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland is:

$130,200—$265,300 USD

What We Believe

As a company wholly dedicated to serving the US federal government, we bring together the best talent to help reinvent how federal agencies operate and deliver greater value for their mission and the American people. We have an unwavering commitment to creating a culture in which all our people are respected, feel a sense of belonging, and have equal opportunity. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture Federal Services has the responsibility to create and sustain a culture where everyone feels welcomed and included. This is grounded in our core values and our experience that hiring and developing great people who reflect different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds is key to driving innovation and delivering the results that our clients and the country count on.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities. For details, view a copy of theAccenture Federal Services Equal Opportunity Policy Statement. (https://afscommunities.force.com/careers/s/equal-opportunity-annual-policy)

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