Solutions Architect - Senior

Dovel Technologies, Inc; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 87,100 - 130,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Parental Leave

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Guidehouse seeks a Senior Solutions Architect to lead enterprise technology modernization for large, security‑driven federal programs. You will translate mission needs into scalable, secure architectures spanning infrastructure, cloud, cybersecurity, and data domains.

Responsibilities include developing target architectures, roadmaps, and implementation plans, while guiding cross‑functional teams through modernization, virtualization, and operational transition with a focus on compliance and

Qualifications

• 8+ years designing highly complex enterprise IT systems and architectures.
• Experience developing enterprise/solution architecture artifacts and roadmaps.
• Experience supporting large-scale infrastructure modernization, cloud transformation, or enterprise initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Design scalable, secure, and resilient enterprise technology solutions for federal operations.
• Develop target-state architectures across infrastructure, cloud, cybersecurity, and data domains.
• Produce architecture artifacts, roadmaps, diagrams, and implementation plans.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, cybersecurity, cloud, and operations teams for successful implementation.
• Lead design sessions and coordinate cross-functional teams to drive modernization and security compliance.

Skills

Enterprise architecture

Cloud architectures

Security & compliance

Cross-functional leadership

Communication & presentations

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/EE/related

Tools

AWS

Azure

VMware

Job description

## Solutions Architect - SeniorApplylocations: US - DC, Washingtontime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: 42219**Job Family:**Software Architecture (SYA)**Travel Required:**Up to 10%**Clearance Required:**Active Top Secret SCI (TS/SCI)# **What You Will Do**Guidehouse is seeking a highly capable **Senior Solutions Architect** to support a large-scale federal technology modernization and enterprise infrastructure program operating within secure and classified environments.This role requires an experienced architecture professional capable of translating mission and business requirements into scalable, secure, and resilient technical solutions across infrastructure, cloud, cybersecurity, software, and enterprise platforms.The ideal candidate combines deep technical architecture expertise with recent hands-on experience designing complex enterprise environments, leading modernization initiatives, and guiding engineering teams through implementation and operational transition activities.# **Responsibilities*** Design scalable, secure, and resilient enterprise technology solutions that support mission-critical federal operations.* Develop target-state architectures across infrastructure, networking, cloud, cybersecurity, application, and data domains.* Assess current-state environments and identify modernization opportunities that improve security, performance, availability, and operational efficiency.* Produce architecture artifacts including solution designs, technical roadmaps, engineering diagrams, implementation plans, and operational transition documentation.* Collaborate with infrastructure, cybersecurity, development, cloud, and operations teams to ensure successful implementation of technical solutions.* Evaluate emerging technologies and provide recommendations regarding adoption, integration, and modernization strategies.* Support architecture governance, design reviews, technical working sessions, and change management activities.* Lead solution definition activities for infrastructure modernization, cloud adoption, virtualization, automation, and enterprise platform initiatives.* Ensure solutions align with security, compliance, operational, and performance requirements.* Provide technical leadership and guidance throughout planning, engineering, deployment, and operational sustainment activities.* Support continuity of operations, resiliency planning, disaster recovery, and enterprise architecture initiatives.* Communicate complex technical concepts to engineering teams, stakeholders, and executive leadership audiences.# **What You Will Need*** U.S. Citizenship.* Active Top Secret clearance with ability to obtain and maintain SCI eligibility.* Bachelor's degree or four (4) additional years of relevant experience in lieu of degree.* Eight (8)+ years of experience designing highly complex enterprise IT systems and architectures.* Experience developing enterprise architecture, solution architecture, or systems architecture artifacts and roadmaps.* Experience supporting large-scale infrastructure modernization, cloud transformation, or enterprise technology initiatives.* Experience supporting secure, compliance-driven federal environments.* Strong understanding of enterprise infrastructure, networking, cybersecurity, virtualization, cloud platforms, and application architectures.* Experience leading technical design sessions and coordinating cross-functional implementation teams.* Strong analytical, written, verbal, and presentation skills.# **What Would Be Nice To Have*** AWS, Azure, TOGAF, Zachman, or equivalent architecture certifications.* Experience with cloud architecture and hybrid cloud environments.* Experience supporting classified, national security, intelligence community, or other highly regulated environments.* Experience with virtualization platforms, enterprise infrastructure modernization, and automation initiatives.* Familiarity with Zero Trust architecture principles.* Familiarity with NIST 800-53, RMF, STIGs, continuous monitoring, and ATO processes.* Experience supporting enterprise DevSecOps, CI/CD, or platform engineering initiatives.* Experience designing highly available and disaster-resilient enterprise solutions.* Experience developing enterprise technology roadmaps and modernization strategies.The annual salary range for this position is $87,100.00-$130,700.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.**What We Offer:**Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.Benefits include:* Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance* Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays* Parental Leave* 401(k) Retirement Plan* Group Term Life and Travel Assistance* Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance* Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts* Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits* Short-Term & Long-Term Disability* Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities* Employee Referral Program* Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach* Care.com annual membership* Employee Assistance Program* Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)* Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus