Strategic Solutions Architect — Hybrid/Remote Defense Tech

Atlas Tech; Virginia Beach (VA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlas Tech is seeking a Strategic Solutions Architect to shape technical strategies during the sales lifecycle by partnering with clients, business development teams, and delivery groups to transform complex requirements into tailored, achievable solutions.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise with exceptional communication skills and thrives in environments where innovation and clarity are essential, including defense, federal, and commercial sectors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• 5+ years of experience designing IT solutions; experience within DoW or DHS environments preferred
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex technical concepts to executive and technical audiences
• Strong understanding of networking, compute, storage, and cybersecurity
• Demonstrated expertise in machine learning, data science, software engineering, and cloud architecture
• Experience with Zero Trust architectures, identity, and secure access solutions
• Experience designing solutions across hybrid cloud, edge, and on-premises environments
• Familiarity with non-FAR based acquisition pathways, e.g. OTAs, Rapid Capabilities Offices, etc.
• Familiarity with resilient communications, SDN, SD-LAN, SD-WAN, SASE, and secure mobility
• Ability to create architecture diagrams and technical documentation
• Exposure to DevSecOps, automation, and infrastructure-as-code is a plus
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills

Responsibilities

• Engage with clients to discover opportunities and qualify new business through direct interaction and market awareness.
• Translate customer needs into tailored architectures, roadmaps, and solution concepts.
• Develop briefs, white papers, and design artifacts for proposals and engagements.
• Lead or support technical portions of RFPs, RFIs, and other pursuit activities.
• Conduct capability demonstrations, PoCs, and technology evaluations to highlight Atlas Tech strengths.
• Present solutions to executives and technical teams in clear, persuasive formats.
• Maintain market awareness and help evolve Atlas Tech offerings based on feedback.

Skills

Communication

Solution architecture

Cloud architecture

Networking & cybersecurity

Machine learning & data science

DevSecOps

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Atlas Tech is seeking a Strategic Solutions Architect to shape technical strategies during the sales lifecycle by partnering with clients, business development teams, and delivery groups to transform complex requirements into tailored, achievable solutions.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise with exceptional communication skills and thrives in environments where innovation and clarity are essential, including defense, federal, and commercial sectors.