Solution Architect - Federal Proposals (Cybersecurity, Cloud, Systems & Networks) Consultant

IBSS; Silver Spring (MD); Remote; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

IBSS is seeking a Solution Architect for federal proposals focusing on cybersecurity and cloud solutions. This role requires strong technical skills in analyzing federal requirements and architecting compliant solutions. With a commitment to innovation and excellence, IBSS offers an environment that nurtures talent and fosters growth through collaboration.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off and federal holidays

401K matching plan

Tuition/professional development reimbursement

Qualifications

• 7+ years in IT solution architecture or related fields.
• Hands-on experience in cloud, cybersecurity, and network engineering.
• Ability to translate complex requirements into clear proposals.

Responsibilities

• Analyze RFPs and technical requirements for federal proposals.
• Design and architect innovative technical solutions.
• Lead proposal efforts and collaborate cross-functionally.

Skills

Compliance Frameworks

Technical Documentation

Solution Architecting

Cybersecurity

Cloud Computing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Proposal Collaboration Tools

Diagramming Tools

Job description

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Job Title: Solution Architect - Federal Proposals (Cybersecurity, Cloud, Systems & Networks)

Location: Remote

Salary: $150K - $170K Based on Experience

Application Deadline: July 30, 2025

To apply, please follow these steps:

• Visit https://ibsscorp.com/careers/ .
• Select the position you are interested in.
• Review the job details, then click Apply Now.
• Complete and submit your application.
  
  

About IBSS

Step into a career where your expertise drives innovation for the nation's most vital missions. For over 30 years, IBSS has been a trusted partner to top federal agencies—including the Department of Defense (DoD), Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA), NOAA, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and the Department of Commerce—delivering leading-edge solutions in cybersecurity, enterprise IT, and environmental science.

At IBSS, you'll join a diverse team of professionals passionate about solving complex challenges for government clients. We offer a collaborative, inclusive environment where your technical skills and ideas are valued, and where you can directly impact projects that support national priorities. If you're ready to grow your career and make a difference on high-visibility federal programs.

Position Overview

Federal proposal experience is essential for this role. As a Solution Architect at IBSS, you will lead the development of innovative, compliant technical solutions for federal proposals. You will collaborate with SMEs, proposal managers, and business development teams to translate customer requirements—especially from PWS/SOW—into compelling, high-scoring solutions in cybersecurity, cloud, systems, and network engineering. Your expertise will directly contribute to our mission of delivering value through science and technology while supporting our inclusive, people-first culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze Requirements: Thoroughly analyze RFPs, RFIs, PWS, and SOW documents to understand federal client requirements, constraints, and evaluation criteria, ensuring compliant and innovative solution design.
• Architect Solutions: Design and architect compliant, innovative, and cost-effective technical solutions tailored to specific federal opportunities, aligning with organizational capabilities and strategic goals.
• Lead Proposal Efforts: Serve as the technical lead for proposal efforts, guiding solution strategy and ensuring technical volumes are clear, compelling, and compliant. This includes writing, editing, and reviewing technical sections, translating complex concepts into accessible language.
• Facilitate Solutioning: Lead and facilitate technical solutioning sessions, whiteboarding, and brainstorming meetings with SMEs, engineers, and proposal teams to develop, refine, and validate approaches.
• Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Work closely with technical SMEs, engineers, proposal managers, capture teams, and partners to gather input, validate solutions, and ensure alignment with customer needs and proposal strategy.
• Create Supporting Materials: Develop technical narratives, diagrams, white papers, and reference architectures to enhance proposal quality, clarity, and overall understanding.
• Respond to Data Calls: Prepare and submit comprehensive responses to data calls and technical questionnaires from proposal managers and customers.
• Ensure Compliance: Guarantee all proposed solutions adhere to federal regulations, security standards (e.g., NIST, FedRAMP), and specific proposal requirements.
• Conduct Research & Analysis: Perform research on emerging technologies, industry trends, and customer environments to inform solution development, identify technical risks, and propose mitigation strategies.
• Contribute to Continuous Improvement: Develop and refine reusable solution assets, proposal templates, and best practices to enhance future proposal efforts and ensure consistency and quality across all solution artifacts.
• Provide Technical Guidance: Advise senior leadership and proposal managers on solution differentiators, technical risks, and win themes.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 7+ years of experience in IT solution architecture, systems engineering, or technical proposal development for federal government clients.
• Proven ability to analyze RFPs, RFIs, and PWS/SOWs to extract requirements and design compliant technical solutions.
• Hands-on experience developing architectures in areas such as cloud computing, cybersecurity, network engineering, or application development.
• Strong understanding of federal IT compliance frameworks and standards (e.g., NIST SP 800-53, FedRAMP, FISMA, Zero Trust).
• Proficiency in creating technical documentation, including solution diagrams, narratives, and architecture artifacts.
• Demonstrated success leading or contributing to winning technical volumes of federal proposals (IDIQs, GWACs, task orders).
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, compelling content tailored to non-technical evaluators.
• Familiarity with Shipley or similar proposal development methodologies is a plus.
• Strong facilitation skills to lead solutioning sessions, whiteboard discussions, and technical reviews.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word and PowerPoint.
• Experience with proposal collaboration tools (e.g., SharePoint, Adobe Acrobat, Google Workspace).
• Familiarity with diagramming tools (e.g., Visio, Lucidchart, Draw.io).
  
  

Preferred Certifications

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
• Google Cloud Certified - Professional Cloud Architect
• CISSP, CCSP
• TOGAF 9
  
  

About IBSS Corp.

Since 1992, IBSS, a woman-owned small business, has provided transformational consulting services to the Federal defense, civilian, and commercial sectors. Our services include cybersecurity and enterprise information technology, environmental science and engineering (including oceans, coasts, climate, and weather), and professional management services.

Our approach is to serve our employees by investing in their growth and development. As a result, our employees bring greater capabilities and provide exceptional service to our clients. In addition to creating career development opportunities for our employees, IBSS is passionate about giving back to the community and serving the environment. We strive to leave something better behind for the next generation.

We measure our success by the positive impact we have on our employees, clients, partners, and the communities we serve. Our tagline, Powered by Excellence, is a recognition of the employees that make up IBSS and ensures we deliver results with quality, applying industry best practices and certifications.

IBSS offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage with a company-paid deductible, paid time off, federal holidays, a matching 401K plan, tuition/professional development reimbursement, and Flex-Spending (FSA)/Dependent Care Account (DCA) options.

IBSS is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Click https://www.eeoc.gov/poster to see that the EEO is the law. Please direct any inquiries to the HR Department email at [e-mail].

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to the Talent Acquisition department at [e-mail]

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