Solution Architect (DoW)

Appian; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Paid parental leave

Medical/dental/vision plans

Equity awards (eligibility)

Job summary

Appian seeks a Solution Architect for the Department of War to lead technical architecture and modernization initiatives. You will design Appian-based solutions that connect workflows, case management, and data orchestration within DoW ecosystems.

The role requires DoD-facing experience, cloud hosting expertise (AWS/GCP/Azure), and leadership in enterprise-scale projects, with travel up to 15% including SCIFs.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years advising customers on design and implementation of government cloud platforms; 10 years multi-tier app design/architecture.
• Experience architecting secure cloud hosting solutions for federal customers using AWS, GCP, or Azure.
• Leadership in designing or delivering enterprise-scale cloud environments (C2S/JWICS/GovCloud).
• Experience authoring federal proposals and whitepapers; RMF knowledge.
• Travel willingness around 10–15%, including SCIFs.

Responsibilities

• Advise on technical design and architecture of Appian solutions on private cloud or on-prem hosting.
• Support sales with high-value, differentiated solutions and delivery roadmaps.
• Present and vet integrated solutions and complex technical concepts to stakeholders.
• Lead configuration, testing, deployment and operations of Appian applications per agile methods.
• Drive technical success including governance, delivery automation, and program management input.

Skills

Clear communication

Cloud architecture

Governance & RMF

Leadership

Agile practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

AWS

GCP

Azure

Job description

Overview

At Appian, we support our federal customers’ missions by delivering cloud‑based solution technology. Our Customer Success organization partners with federal agencies to advise and support them on how to architect and deliver Appian‑based solutions. As a Solution Architect for the Department of War, you will lead technical architecture and design to drive DoW modernization priorities.

Responsibilities

• Advise customers on technical design, architecture and implementation of Appian solutions on private cloud or on‑premise hosting, and integration with government cloud offerings.
• Support the sales cycle by creating high‑value, differentiated solutions and delivery roadmaps that integrate program and project management disciplines.
• Present and vet integrated solutions and complex technical concepts to customers and other audiences.
• Support customers in configuration, testing, deployment and operations of Appian applications following agile delivery methodologies and Appian best practices.
• Drive technical success and efficiency, including advising development practice, program management and governance, and delivery automation.
• Lead the definition and development of Appian Customer Success innovations and offerings.
• Collect and review technical challenges with a team of architects, derive best practices and common solutions.
• Support the creation of whitepapers, pre‑sales solutioning and proposals.
• Advise DoW customers on positioning Appian as an agility layer integrating mission and business processes across existing systems of record.
• Design Appian‑based solution architectures for DoW modernization initiatives that connect operational workflows, case management, process automation and data orchestration.
• Demonstrate experience supporting or solutioning within DoW ecosystems and related mission systems.
• Apply familiarity with DoW enterprise systems and modernization programs (e.g., ECMA, GCSS, GFEBS, LMP, ACWS).
• Work with DoW stakeholders to shape architectures respecting hosting, cybersecurity, RMF/ATO, data access, integration and interoperability constraints.
• Support DoW‑focused capture, proposal, whitepaper and customer advisory efforts by translating Appian capabilities into mission‑relevant solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field.
• At least 5 years of advising customers on design and implementation of government cloud computing platforms; 10 years of multi‑tier application design and architecture.
• Experience architecting secure cloud hosting solutions for federal customers using AWS, GCP, or Azure.
• Leadership experience designing, architecting or delivering enterprise‑level cloud environments (e.g., C2S, JWICS, GovCloud).
• Experience authoring federal proposals and whitepapers.
• In‑depth experience managing federal programs and projects, leading IT delivery with agile frameworks (Scrum, SAFe).
• Experience accelerating IT solutions under the federal government’s Risk Management Framework (RMF).
• Experience designing and implementing DevSecOps pipelines and infrastructure automation frameworks (e.g., Jenkins, Puppet, Ansible, SaltStack, Cucumber, JMeter, Fitnesse).
• Willingness to travel 10–15% including SCIFs.

Other Skills

• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Guiding client enterprise architecture teams during scalable solution design and implementation.
• Excellent problem‑solving and creative solution identification.
• Ability to identify and lead creation of market offerings and corporate capabilities.

Education and Certifications

• AWS, Google, or Azure certifications (plus).
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification (preferred).
• Certified Scrum Master or other agile certifications (required).

Clearance

Possession of or ability to obtain a US government public trust and/or DoD clearance. TS/SCI with CI Poly is strongly preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $150,000 – $275,000 USD.
• Eligibility for a government clearance differential and discretionary bonus.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Flexible time off.
• Paid parental leave.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Wellness programs.
• Flexible spending accounts and health savings account contributions.
• Employee referral bonus program.
• Learning and development resources.
• Equity awards (subject to eligibility).

Training and Development

• Onboarding training focused on department‑specific skills.
• Mentorship and the First‑Friend program.
• Leadership program for new and aspiring managers.
• Access to Appian University and specialized department training.
• Skills‑based training and tuition reimbursement.

Community

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Equal Opportunity and Accommodations

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