Strategic Federal Solutions Architect — Cloud, AI & Modernization

Link Solutions, Inc.; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision plan

Company-paid disability insurance

Life insurance

Relocation incentive program

Certification reimbursement

Retirement plan

Job summary

Link Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Principal Solutions Architect to lead innovative, mission-focused technical solutions in support of federal and defense pursuits from McLean, VA.

The role requires deep expertise across enterprise IT, cloud, cybersecurity, DevSecOps, AI/ML, automation, and modernization, with on-site presence in McLean. The candidate will guide capture, proposal, and engineering teams, translating mission requirements into differentiated architectures while driving strategic

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Systems Engineering, Data Analytics, or a related technical discipline (advanced degree preferred).
• Ten (10+) years of experience in solutions architecture, enterprise architecture, systems engineering, or related technical leadership roles.
• Experience supporting DoD, Navy, Federal Civilian, or other federal agency environments.
• Proven experience developing technical strategies and solutions aligned to federal mission and modernization objectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of innovative, compliant, and executable technical solutions supporting strategic federal and defense opportunities.
• Serve as the technical lead for priority captures and proposals, partnering with capture, business development, proposal, operational, and engineering teams.
• Translate customer mission requirements into differentiated technical architectures, delivery strategies, and scalable operational solutions.
• Drive technical solutioning sessions, architecture reviews, and collaborative workshops with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure proposed solutions balance innovation, technical maturity, operational feasibility, cost realism, and competitive differentiation.
• Support the evolution of our company's technical capabilities, service offerings, and strategic technology roadmaps.
• Identify and assess emerging technologies, market trends, and mission requirements to support corporate growth objectives.
• Develop reusable solution components and standardized approaches that improve delivery efficiency, scalability, and competitive positioning.
• Provide technical leadership across cloud, cybersecurity, AI/ML, automation, DevSecOps, digital modernization, and enterprise IT transformation initiatives.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend practical applications aligned with customer missions and business priorities.
• Communicate complex technical concepts to executives, engineers, customers, and non-technical stakeholders.
• Represent the company as a trusted technical advisor during customer engagements, technical exchanges, oral presentations, and strategic growth activities.

Skills

Security clearance readiness

Lead technical solution development

Enterprise IT

Federal contracting experience

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Systems Engineering, Data Analytics, or related technical discipline

Job description

Link Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Principal Solutions Architect to lead innovative, mission-focused technical solutions in support of federal and defense pursuits from McLean, VA.

The role requires deep expertise across enterprise IT, cloud, cybersecurity, DevSecOps, AI/ML, automation, and modernization, with on-site presence in McLean. The candidate will guide capture, proposal, and engineering teams, translating mission requirements into differentiated architectures while driving strategic