Solutions Architect

Innovatus Tech; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits package

Mission-critical solutions

Dynamic team collaboration

Job summary

Innovatus Technology Consulting in San Diego is seeking a highly skilled Solutions Architect to drive innovative solutions. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of IT infrastructure experience and an Active Secret Clearance. This role involves designing scalable infrastructure solutions, supporting sales collaboration, and being a trusted advisor to clients.

Join our dynamic team to work on mission-critical projects supporting national defense and collaborate on strategic growth initiatives.

Qualifications

• Active Secret Clearance required.
• 15+ years of experience in IT infrastructure.
• Proven collaboration in sales or solutioning.

Responsibilities

• Design scalable infrastructure solutions.
• Partner with Sales for opportunity identification.
• Serve as a technical advisor to clients.
• Lead design of complex infrastructure environments.
• Identify emerging technologies for future capabilities.

Skills

Infrastructure technologies

Data center architecture

Virtualization platforms (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V)

Networking and security principles

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)

Sales collaboration

Excellent communication

Tools

VMware

AWS Solutions Architect

Azure Solutions Architect

Job description

Job Title: Solutions Architect

Company: Innovatus Technology Consulting

Location: San Diego, CA

Security Clearance: Active Secret Clearance Required

Position Overview

Innovatus Technology is seeking a highly skilled and forward-thinking Solutions Architect with a strong background in enterprise infrastructure to drive innovative solutions across our portfolio. This role plays a critical part in shaping future business opportunities by partnering closely with Sales and Business Development teams to design, position, and deliver cutting-edge technical solutions.

The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise, strategic thinking, and a collaborative mindset to support both pre-sales and solution delivery efforts - particularly within Department of War environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Solution Design & Architecture
  • Design scalable, secure, and high-performance infrastructure solutions across on-premises, hybrid, and cloud environments
  • Translate business requirements into technical architectures that align with customer mission objectives
  • Develop and present solution architectures, diagrams, and technical proposals
• Sales & Business Development Collaboration
  • Partner with Sales and Business Development teams to identify and qualify new opportunities
  • Provide technical leadership during capture efforts, RFP responses, and proposal development
  • Support customer engagements, including presentations, demos, and technical briefings
• Customer Engagement
  • Serve as a trusted technical advisor to clients, understanding their challenges and aligning solutions accordingly
  • Engage with stakeholders at all levels, from technical teams to executive leadership
• Infrastructure Expertise
  • Lead the design and integration of complex infrastructure environments (compute, storage, networking, virtualization, and cloud platforms)
  • Ensure solutions meet security and compliance requirements, especially in classified environments
• Innovation & Strategy
  • Identify emerging technologies and trends to inform future offerings and capabilities
  • Contribute to Innovatus Technology’s strategic roadmap and solution portfolio

Required Qualifications

• Active Secret Clearance (required)
• 15+ years of experience in IT infrastructure, systems engineering, or solutions architecture
• Strong expertise in infrastructure technologies, including:
  • Data center architecture
  • Virtualization platforms (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V)
  • Networking and security principles
  • Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or similar)
• Proven experience collaborating with Sales and Business Development teams in a pre-sales or solutioning capacity
• Excellent communication and presentation skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with the U.S. Navy or within Navy-specific programs and environments
• Familiarity with DoD architecture frameworks (e.g., DoDAF) and security standards (e.g., RMF, NIST)
• Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect, VMware, CISSP)
• Experience supporting proposal development and capture management
• Experience or knowledge of application development, especially around MS Power Platform or other low-code solutions

Why Join Innovatus Technology?

• Work on mission-critical solutions supporting national defense
• Collaborate with a dynamic and innovative team
• Opportunity to influence strategic growth and future initiatives
• Competitive compensation and benefits package