Senior Solutions Architect
About the role
We’re seeking an experienced, forward-thinking Senior Solutions Architect to serve as a primary technical authority driving high-impact platform designs for the Department of War's authoritative data analytics platform (War Data Platform) for the Chief Digital and AI Officer (DoW CDAO). In this role, you will author GraphRAG Architectural Design Docs, define Delta Lake graph schema specifications, and design enterprise-level agent governance models. You'll lead multidisciplinary engineering teams to architect high-performance data observability and AgentOps layers, translate complex mission needs and Risk Management Framework (RMF) requirements into robust patterns, and embed Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) directly into platform designs.
Responsibilities
- Lead multidisciplinary engineering teams in architecting high-performance, consolidated data observability, cataloging, and AgentOps layers.
- Translate complex operational mission needs and Risk Management Framework (RMF) requirements into robust, cloud-native architectural patterns.
- Embed Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) patterns directly into platform designs, leveraging row-level security and section access protocols.
Requirements
- 8-15+ years of progressive professional experience in data engineering, software engineering, or a related technical discipline (Levels IV-V).
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Active Top Secret, SCI Eligible clearance.
- Proven expertise in authoring GraphRAG Architectural Design Docs, Delta Lake graph schema specifications, and enterprise AgentOps frameworks.
- Deep understanding of Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA), Risk Management Framework (RMF), row-level security, and section access protocols.
- Hands-on experience with cloud-native hosting and patterns (AWS GovCloud).
- Track record of guiding multidisciplinary teams in building enterprise observability and cataloging layers.
Desired Skills
- Exceptional leadership and communication skills to drive technical strategy and foster team collaboration.
- Proactive problem-solver committed to pushing boundaries and delivering reliable, scalable systems.
- Passion for aligning cutting-edge technology solutions with meaningful operational goals.
About Nyla Technology Solutions
Nyla Technology Solutions delivers exceptional Artificial Intelligence (AI), Data Science, and Software Engineering services for the U.S. Government. Nyla embraces a forward-thinking and bold approach at every turn, earning us a solid reputation of technical trendsetters within the industry. We have a passion for developing solutions that have a quick and immediate impact on mission. Headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, our customers love how we tackle their most challenging problems and get things done.
Benefits
- Top-of-market compensation and benefits package with customizable options through the Nyla FLEX program.
- 4 weeks of Annual Leave plus 11 holidays, with an additional day of Annual Leave for each year of service.
- Flexibility to cash out annual leave hours, opt out of other benefits, or arrange for additional contract hours (over 40 hrs/week).
- Option to earn 1.3 times your hourly rate after working over 1880 hours on contract.
- Ability to buy additional annual leave for a total of up to 6 weeks (240 hours) plus 11 holidays.
- Freedom to scale down to a 30-32 hour workweek while retaining full benefits.
- 100% company-covered healthcare (medical, dental, and vision).
- 10% 401k matching with full vesting from day one.
- $5,000 per year for professional development (fees, tuition, or time off).
- Student loan repayment program.
- 8 hours of paid volunteering annually.
Pay
The annual base salary range for this role is $180,000-$240,000 (USD), which does not include discretionary bonus compensation. Actual compensation offered may vary based on geographic location, work experience, education, and skill level.
Schedule
Hybrid work location in Arlington County, VA.