STINGRAI Senior Solutions Architect - 28745

Huntington Ingalls Industries; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 100,173 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntington Ingalls Industries is seeking a Senior Solutions Architect in Tampa, FL. This position involves leading technical sessions, designing network solutions, and supporting government projects, with an anticipated salary range of $100,173 to $140,000.

The ideal candidate will have ten or more years of experience in networking and cloud platforms, alongside a strong command of technical communication and engineering practices. A Secret security clearance is required.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of related technical experience.
• Strong understanding of networking, distributed systems, and modern software architecture.
• Experience with hybrid cloud architectures.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical discovery sessions to understand customer requirements.
• Design solution architectures aligned to mission and technical needs.
• Deliver technical briefings and proof-of-concept activities.

Skills

Networking

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)

Linux

CI/CD pipelines

Technical communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in related field

Tools

VPN solutions

Network automation platforms

Job description

STINGRAI Senior Solutions Architect - 28745

Location: Tampa, FL, Florida, United States

Requisition Number: 28745

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $100,173.00 - $140,000.00

Security Clearance: Secret

Level of Experience: MidHI

This opportunity resides with All-Domain Operations (ADO), a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. All-Domain Operations comprises multi-domain operations, platforms and logistics, and intelligence operations.

HII designs, develops, integrates and manages the sensors, systems and other assets necessary to support integrated ISR operations and accelerated decision‑making. With data fusion and mission management capabilities for the Department of Defense, the combatant commands and the intelligence community, HII advances the mission around the globe.

Leadership at HII is a mindset, not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework, we define how every team member contributes to our mission and culture:

• Know & Grow Your People – Commit to learning and supporting team success.
• Build Relationships – Communicate openly, collaborate well, and build trust.
• Take Ownership – Deliver on commitments and take pride in your work.
• Customer First – Focus on the mission and those we serve.
• Shape the Future – Bring ideas, curiosity, and continuous improvement.
• Act with Urgency – Take initiative and follow through with purpose.

Summary

HII Mission Technologies is seeking a Senior Solutions Architect who is excited to apply their talents to our customer's challenging project and one who will thrive in a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate is a recognized professional with hands‑on expertise and an excellent understanding of design, implementation, and maintenance of network infrastructure. This person will provide a strong functional background in troubleshooting LAN, WAN, firewalls, DNS, VLANs, IP addressing (static and dynamic), and VPN solutions along with supporting networking in on‑prem, cloud, and hybrid environments, including AWS and Azure.

We are hiring across multiple levels (III, IV, and V), based on contract requirements and candidate experience.

What You Will Do

• Lead technical discovery sessions to understand customer requirements and operational constraints.
• Strong understanding of data center networking (e.g., EVPN/VXLAN, BGP, routing & switching) and modern network automation platforms.
• Design solution architectures aligned to mission and technical needs.
• Deliver technical briefings, demonstrations, and proof‑of‑concept activities.
• Develop customer‑facing technical documentation and solution materials.
• Collaborate with engineering and product teams to relay customer feedback and requirements.
• Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills, with ability to communicate effectively.
• Create solution technical implementations and guide the implementation.
• Maintain close alignment with the Program Manager through routine communication, status updates, and solutioning support.
• Engage with Government Customer as a trusted advisor, communicating in an understandable way to a group of stakeholders with varying technical backgrounds.
• Utilize professional judgement, critical thinking skills and research to improve processes and resolve issues affecting program performance.

What We Are Looking For

• Clearance: Must possess and maintain an active Secret clearance.
• 10+ years of related technical experience.
• Strong understanding of networking, distributed systems, and modern software architecture.
• Linux experience required with file/content management background.
• Background integrating networking solutions across complex fabrics that include Ethernet, InfiniBand, DPUs, and multi‑cloud/on‑prem environments.
• Experience with hybrid cloud architectures or with hyperscale‑like network constructs (VPCs, peering, elastic IPs).
• Proven ability to translate technical concepts into mission and business outcomes.
• Experience supporting government or regulated customers in technical evaluations.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud).
• Familiarity with network orchestration, automation, or related domains.

Education & Experience Requirements (Multiple Levels):

• Level 3: 5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.
• Level 4: 9 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 7 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience.
• Level 5: 15 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 13 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 19 years relevant experience.

Preferred: Bonus Points For

• Prior experience deploying software using CI/CD pipelines.
• Prior experience in service‑based architecture and SW containerization.
• Cloud, hybrid, and on‑prem environments.
• Experience deploying and supporting: WAN, LAN, VLANs, firewalls, DNS static and dynamic IP addressing.
• Site‑to‑site and remote VPNs.

Physical Requirements

Adequate visual acuity and manual dexterity for meeting the requirements of job.

The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

Do You Need Assistance?
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e‑mail to [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case‑by‑case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Additionally, you may also call 1‑844‑849‑8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.