Solutions Architect in Washington

Energy Jobline ZR; Washington; On-site; USD 140,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR is seeking a Solutions Architect to provide technical leadership for federal IT programs. You will design scalable, secure, and mission-aligned solutions, partnering with stakeholders to ensure designs meet federal standards and modernization goals.

You will lead architecture efforts across apps, systems, and infrastructure, guiding cloud/hybrid modernization and DevSecOps collaboration. Strong communication and security/compliance expertise are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field.
• 7+ years of IT architecture, systems engineering, or solution design experience.
• Experience designing enterprise-scale solutions, preferably in federal sector.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and hybrid architectures.
• Familiarity with APIs, microservices, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Knowledge of federal IT policies, cybersecurity requirements (e.g., FISMA, FedRAMP).
• Experience in Agile/DevSecOps delivery environments.
• Strong communication skills for presenting to non-technical audiences.
• Ability to obtain a public trust clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of enterprise-level technical solutions across applications, systems, and infrastructure.
• Translate mission needs into technical architectures aligned with federal IT strategy and compliance.
• Evaluate and implement modern technologies including cloud platforms and open-source tools.
• Create architectural diagrams, design specs, and implementation roadmaps.
• Guide full lifecycle solution delivery from requirements to deployment and sustainment.
• Support migration of legacy apps to cloud or hybrid environments.
• Ensure compliance with federal cybersecurity and accessibility requirements.
• Collaborate with DevSecOps teams in Agile environments.
• Conduct trade-off analyses, POCs, and technology assessments for decisions.
• Present architecture strategies to federal leadership and oversight bodies.
• Mentor teams on system integration, performance, and scalability.

Skills

IT architecture

Systems engineering

Solution design

Federal sector experience

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

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About this Role

The Solutions Architect provides technical leadership and architectural design expertise to support federal IT programs. This role is responsible for designing and implementing scalable, secure, and mission-aligned technology solutions that integrate business, operational, and IT objectives. The Solutions Architect will partner with stakeholders, program managers, and technical teams to ensure system designs meet federal standards, agency requirements, and long-term modernization strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of enterprise-level technical solutions across applications, systems, and infrastructure.
• Translate business and mission needs into technical architectures, ensuring alignment with federal IT strategy, security, and compliance requirements.
• Evaluate, recommend, and implement modern technologies including cloud platforms, COTS/GOTS solutions, and open-source tools.
• Create architectural diagrams, design specifications, and implementation roadmaps.
• Guide full lifecycle solution delivery, including requirements analysis, system design, development, testing, deployment, and sustainment.
• Provide hands-on support in migrating legacy applications to cloud or hybrid environments.
• Ensure compliance with federal cybersecurity, accessibility (Section 508), and records management requirements.
• Collaborate with development, security, and operations teams in Agile/DevSecOps environments.
• Conduct trade-off analyses, proof-of-concepts, and technology assessments to support decision-making.
• Present architecture strategies and technical recommendations to senior federal leadership and oversight bodies.
• Mentor technical teams and provide best practices for system integration, performance optimization, and scalability.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in IT architecture, systems engineering, or solution design.
• Proven experience designing and implementing enterprise-scale solutions, preferably in the federal sector.
• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and hybrid architecture models.
• Familiarity with modern development frameworks, APIs, microservices, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Knowledge of federal IT policies, cybersecurity requirements (e.g., FISMA, FedRAMP), and compliance frameworks.
• Experience working in Agile and DevSecOps delivery environments.
• Strong communication skills with ability to present technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Must be able to obtain a public trust clearance

Desired Skills and Competencies

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
• Relevant certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect, TOGAF, or SAFe Architect.
• Experience with federal IT modernization, cloud migration, and COTS integration projects.
• Background in full stack development (Java, Spring, React, TypeScript, etc.) to guide implementation teams.
• Familiarity with ServiceNow, Salesforce, or other enterprise platforms used in federal environments.i>
• Prior experience supporting federal programs requiring high availability, security, and scalability.

Additional Information

Employment for this position is contingent upon the candidate being a United States and having the ability to successfully obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance, in accordance with applicable federal regulations. We use AI to review resumes. All hiring decisions will be made in compliance with applicable federal, state, or local laws and regulations.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of , , , (including , , or ), , , , genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications.