Solutions Architect

TISTA Science and Technology Corporation; Rockville (MD); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above industry healthcare benefits

Remote working options

Paid time off

401K match

Professional development reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Job summary

TISTA Science and Technology Corporation is seeking a skilled Solutions Architect to join our team in Rockville, Maryland. This role is crucial for collaborating with various teams to develop innovative solutions for business opportunities while ensuring security and performance standards are met.

The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience, strong expertise in cloud solutions (AWS/Azure/GCP), and excellent communication skills. This position offers a pay range of $140,000 to $160,000 and the possibility of remote work with occasional travel.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience as a Solutions Architect or similar role, preferably in government contracting.
• Proven cloud-based solutions design and implementation experience.
• Strong understanding of solution architecture principles.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate to identify and qualify new business opportunities.
• Architect, design, and develop comprehensive solutions.
• Lead the technical proposal development process.
• Conduct technical assessments and provide recommendations.
• Develop proof of concepts to demonstrate solutions.
• Ensure solutions meet performance, security, and reliability requirements.

Skills

Cloud-based solutions design

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud Platform

CI/CD pipelines

DevOps methodologies

AI/ML model development

Excellent communication

Collaboration skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Containerization tools

TOGAF certification

Job description

Overview

TISTA Science and Technology Corporation, a leading federal government contractor, is seeking a dynamic and experienced Solutions Architect to join our growth team. This role is pivotal in collaborating with capture managers, business development leads, proposal managers, and pricing teams to identify, qualify, and develop innovative solutions for business opportunities. This position requires a high degree of technical acumen, strategic thinking, and the ability to work in multidisciplinary teams to drive growth and exceed customer expectations.

At TISTA, you’ll do meaningful, mission‑driven work that improves lives alongside teammates you trust and leaders who are transparent and supportive. We invest in your learning and internal mobility so you can build a career that keeps advancing. We’re proud to serve and hire Veterans, and we put people first in everything we do.

TISTA associates enjoy above Industry Healthcare Benefits, Remote Working Options, Paid Time Off, Training/Certification opportunities, Healthcare Savings Account & Flexible Savings Account, Paid Life Insurance, Short-term & Long-term Disability, 401K Match, Professional development reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program, Paid Holidays, Military Leave, and much more!

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the capture manager, business development lead, proposal manager, and pricing team to identify and qualify new business opportunities.
• Architect, design, and develop comprehensive solutions that align with customer requirements and business goals.
• Lead the technical proposal development process, including writing, reviewing, and refining technical solutions and approaches.
• Conduct technical assessments and provide recommendations to enhance existing systems architectures of the customers based on RFQ and/or RFI information.
• Develop proof of concepts (PoCs) to demonstrate the feasibility and benefits of proposed solutions.
• Ensure solutions are scalable, cost-effective, and meet the performance, security, and reliability requirements.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends to ensure solutions are innovative and cutting‑edge.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders and partners to facilitate solution development and delivery.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to cross‑functional teams throughout the proposal lifecycle.
• Develop a detailed basis of estimate for the RFQ and collaborate with pricing team to deliver pricing volume and associated rational.
• Participate in strategic planning sessions and contribute to the development of growth strategies.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience as a Solutions Architect or in a similar role, preferably within a government contracting environment.
• Proven experience in designing and implementing cloud‑based solutions, with expertise in AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
• Strong understanding of solution architecture principles, including scalability, security, and performance optimization.
• Experience with containerization, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps methodologies.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross‑functional teams.
• Azure Certified Solutions Architect, TOGAF, or similar certification is a plus.
• Knowledge of AI/ML model development process is preferred.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. A Master’s degree is preferred.

Clearance

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.

Location

• Remote, with occasional travel as needed (up to 25%).

Pay Range

• The pay for this position ranges from $140,000 to $160,000.
• The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
• Also, certain positions are eligible for additional forms of compensation, such as bonuses.
• TISTA associates are eligible to participate in our comprehensive benefits plan! More information can be found here: https://tistatech.com/working-at-tista/