Enterprise Solution Architect

This position supports critical enterprise IT systems and mission-critical objectives for the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) and is located in Alexandria, VA as a hybrid role.

Responsibilities

• Architect and design scalable, secure, and resilient IT solutions across on-premises and cloud environments (e.g., AWS GovCloud, Azure Government).
• Align technical solutions with the strategic vision and operational priorities of government leadership.
• Lead technical scoping sessions to evaluate and recommend appropriate technologies and architectures.
• Ensure compliance with DoD cybersecurity frameworks, including RMF, DISA STIGs, and Zero Trust principles.
• Drive automation initiatives to improve operational efficiency, reduce manual processes, and enhance system reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, cybersecurity, program management, and government stakeholders.
• Develop and present solution roadmaps, technical documentation, and architecture diagrams.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and trends in enterprise IT, cloud services, and federal cybersecurity mandates.
• Review test plans/procedures to ensure they meet contractual objectives and participate in the testing process to validate requirements.
• Coordinate the planning, design, and installation of equipment, applying engineering and programming knowledge along with the use of sophisticated instruments and computing systems.
• Participate in system conceptual design and document design concepts to support solution development and stakeholder alignment.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent with 12+ years of relevant experience.
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II or higher certification (e.g., Security+ CE, CySA+, or vendor-specific identity certifications).
• Minimum 10 years of experience in enterprise IT architecture, preferably within federal or DoD environments.
• Strong understanding of DoD security postures, including NIST, RMF, and STIG compliance.
• Hands-on experience with both on-prem infrastructure and cloud platforms (e.g., VMware, Azure, AWS).
• Familiarity with automation tools and frameworks (e.g., Ansible, Terraform, CI/CD pipelines).
• Ability to scope and evaluate technologies based on mission needs, budget, and security requirements.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts into strategic outcomes.
• Active Secret clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications such as AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Architect, CISSP, or DoD 8570-compliant credentials.
• Prior experience supporting U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) or Department of Homeland Security (DHS) identity management programs.
• Experience working directly with government leadership or senior military officials.
• Background in systems engineering or software development.
• Strong interpersonal, problem-solving, and time management skills.
• Experience in creating architectural models demonstrating how products, operations, and systems interoperate within the organization.

Pay

USD $180,000.00 - USD $210,000.00 per year.