Job Summary The Principal Solutions Architect leads the design and development of innovative technical solutions for large-scale federal and defense projects. This role collaborates with capture, business development, engineering, and operations teams to develop enterprise IT strategies, cloud architectures, cybersecurity solutions, AI/ML initiatives, DevSecOps practices, and digital modernization programs. The position also supports long-term technology roadmaps, evaluates emerging technologies, and serves as a trusted technical advisor during customer engagements and proposal development. Key Responsibilities • Lead technical solution development for large federal and defense opportunities. • Serve as the technical lead for capture, proposal, and business development efforts. • Design enterprise IT architectures and scalable technical solutions. • Translate customer mission requirements into practical technology strategies. • Conduct solution design workshops, architecture reviews, and technical planning sessions. • Develop cloud, cybersecurity, DevSecOps, AI/ML, automation, and digital modernization solutions. • Support corporate technology strategy and service capability development. • Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend innovative solutions. • Develop reusable technical frameworks and standardized solution approaches. • Communicate technical concepts to executives, customers, and engineering teams. • Represent the organization during technical presentations and customer engagements. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful solution delivery. Required Qualifications • U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance. • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Systems Engineering, Data Analytics, or related field. • 10+ years of experience in solutions architecture, enterprise architecture, systems engineering, or technical leadership. • Experience leading technical solutions for large federal projects. • Strong knowledge of enterprise IT, cloud computing, cybersecurity, DevSecOps, AI/ML, automation, and digital transformation. • Experience collaborating with capture, proposal, business development, and operational teams. • Strong leadership, technical writing, and communication skills. Preferred Qualifications • Advanced degree in a technical discipline. • Experience supporting DoD, Navy, or Federal Civilian agencies. • Experience with enterprise cloud modernization and cybersecurity transformation. • Experience leading high-value federal proposal and capture efforts. • Ability to advise executive leadership on enterprise technology strategies.