Solutions Architect

imagineeer

Solutions Architect leading the design and development of enterprise-level technical solutions for federal IT programs. Collaborating with teams to meet federal standards and modernization strategies.

Posted 6/26/2026full-timeAlabama, Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $150,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudCyber SecurityDockerGoogle Cloud PlatformKubernetesMicroservices

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.
Must be a U.S. citizen

Benefits

Comp & perks

401(k) matching
Competitive salary
Health insurance
Paid time off

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Hard Skills & Tools

IT architecturesystems engineeringsolution designcloud platformshybrid architectureAPIsmicroservicescontainerizationlegacy application migrationenterprise-scale solutions

Soft Skills

strong communication skillsmentoringcollaborationdecision-makingpresentation skills

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer ScienceBachelor’s degree in Information SystemsBachelor’s degree in Engineering