Sr. Solutions Architect (Army) - Clearance Required

Job description

**This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Sr. Solutions Architect (Army) - Clearance Required based in the United States.** As a Senior Solutions Architect, you’ll help shape and deploy a real-time asset tracking platform supporting critical U.S. Army missions. You’ll bridge mission requirements and technical execution across RFID, IoT, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, and software solutions. The role offers significant ownership in translating complex operational needs into scalable, secure, and practical technology architectures. You’ll collaborate directly with Army and Department of Defense stakeholders in a complex, multi-disciplinary environment. Your expertise will be particularly important in navigating Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Authority to Operate (ATO) requirements. You’ll also influence technical delivery, mentor team members, and help accelerate innovative solutions from prototype through deployment. This is a remote position requiring approximately 25% travel and an active Secret clearance. ### Accountabilities - Provide technical leadership and oversight for the deployment of an advanced real-time asset tracking solution supporting U.S. Army operations. - Engage with U.S. Army and other DoD stakeholders to understand mission requirements and translate operational needs into effective technical solutions. - Lead technical communication and coordination between internal teams, senior leadership, and key customer representatives. - Oversee RMF and ATO compliance activities, including system architecture documentation, security-control management, POA&M development, and coordination with ISSMs and ISSOs. - Conduct technical reviews of system implementation plans to verify alignment with contract requirements, customer expectations, cybersecurity standards, and industry best practices. - Support the integration of active and passive RFID technologies, cloud environments, software applications, and related infrastructure. - Identify technical risks, resolve complex implementation challenges, and recommend practical solutions in fast-moving environments. - Help develop rapid prototypes and translate emerging technologies into mission-ready capabilities. - Mentor junior and non-technical personnel while providing technical guidance and fostering effective collaboration across disciplines. - Maintain strong relationships with customers and stakeholders while ensuring technical objectives and delivery commitments are achieved. ## Requirements - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline. - 5+ years of experience in sales engineering, solutions engineering, software engineering, product management, technical leadership, or a comparable technical role. - Demonstrated experience deploying complex technology solutions for the U.S. Army. - Proven track record of successfully delivering solutions in complex, multi-stakeholder environments. - Hands-on experience or strong knowledge of cloud infrastructure technologies such as AWS or Azure. - Demonstrated understanding of DoD cybersecurity requirements, Risk Management Framework (RMF), and cybersecurity best practices. - Experience supporting complex security accreditation activities, including RMF and ATO processes. - Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to remain effective under pressure and ambiguity. - Demonstrated ability to rapidly prototype solutions in response to customer and mission requirements. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. - Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams. - Must be a U.S. citizen and possess an active DoD Secret security clearance or meet eligibility requirements for one. - Familiarity with active or passive RFID hardware, including readers, antennas, and tags, is preferred. - Experience with satellite-based backhaul systems such as Starlink or Iridium, secure VPNs, and LAN/WAN infrastructure is preferred. - An active DoD Top Secret clearance is preferred. ## Benefits - Target salary range of **$160,000–$200,000 annually**, with actual compensation determined by factors including location, experience, education, skills, internal equity, contract requirements, and security clearance. - Fully remote work within the United States. - Approximately **25% travel**, providing opportunities to engage directly with mission and customer environments. - Opportunity to work on innovative asset-tracking, RFID, IoT, cloud, and software technologies. - Direct exposure to U.S. Army and broader DoD mission requirements. - Opportunity to contribute to high-impact technology modernization initiatives supporting U.S. warfighters. - Significant technical ownership across architecture, deployment, cybersecurity, and solution delivery. - Opportunity to mentor colleagues and collaborate with senior technical and government stakeholders. - Work on rapid prototypes and mission-ready solutions in an innovation-focused environment. - Equal opportunity employment and reasonable accommodation support for qualified individuals.