Solution Architect (Computer Systems Architect 5)

Solution Architecture & Design

Lead end-to-end designs across UI/UX, enterprise apps, APIs, data platforms, event-driven systems, cloud landing zones, identity/zero trust, resiliency, and observability.

Deliver core architecture artifacts: contextual/logical/physical views, interface contracts, domain/data models, sequence/deployment diagrams, ADRs, NFR catalogs, and runbooks.

Extend reference architectures and ensure alignment with enterprise guardrails and target states.

Strategic Architecture Domains

• Workload Orchestration & Compute: Standards for containerization, serverless, and distributed compute to maximize scalability, portability, and efficiency.
• Enterprise Integration: API-first and asynchronous integration patterns that simplify interoperability and reduce system coupling.
• Identity & Security Architecture: Zero Trust, IAM lifecycle governance, encryption standards, and proactive threat-modeling guidance.
• Data & Information Architecture: Enterprise data strategy, unified data fabric patterns, lifecycle governance, and readiness for advanced analytics/AI.
• Connectivity & Resilience: Hybrid network design, secure interconnects, regional failover, BCP/DR standards.
• Observability & Operations: Enterprise telemetry, logging, and monitoring frameworks enabling proactive incident management.

Governance & Operating Model

Develop architecture policies, templates, and standards to mature operating models and processes.

Present to ARB, manage design stage gates, and partner with funding/risk functions.

Operate within a hybrid EA model alongside corporate architects and embedded engineering teams.

Standards, Methods & Architecture as a Service

Curate architecture methods (NFRs, ADRs, quality attributes) and deliver Architecture-as-a-Service to product/platform teams.

Contribute reference implementations and reusable components.

Data & Integration Architecture

Strong command of domain modeling, REST/event-driven patterns, ETL/ELT, API management, data governance, and privacy/security patterns for analytics and AI enablement.

Security, Resilience & Compliance

• Familiar with NIST frameworks (including 800-171) and CMMC 2.0.
• Embed security and resilience controls in solutions; ensure regulatory and corporate compliance.

Delivery Partnership & Value Realization

Partner with PMO/Product and engineering to sequence work, manage dependencies, and measure value through KPIs/OKRs.

Support platform/vendor evaluations and investment cases.

Leadership & Coaching

Mentor engineers and junior architects; facilitate design reviews and communities of practice to drive architectural quality.

Requirements

• 15 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 13 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 10 years relevant experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 19 years relevant experience.
• 5 years in Solution Architecture with production delivery of complex solutions.
• Deep Azure experience and certification: Designing and delivering solutions using the components listed above; strong grasp of cost management, security baselines, landing zones, and platform reliability.
• Software Architecture & Design: Deep understanding of software and hardware systems; SOLID design, architectural frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman); ability to design scalable, modular, interoperable systems.
• Business Acumen: Align technical solutions with business goals; articulate the impact of architectural decisions on organizational strategy. Skill at producing and giving presentations (PowerPoint) to technical and executive level audiences.
• Project Management: Competence in managing timelines, resources, and scope; partnering effectively with PMO/Product Owners.
• Analytical & Problem Solving: Strong troubleshooting; ability to assess complex requirements and propose feasible solutions.
• AI Experience: Understanding of how AI operates and the architecting of AI pipelines.
• Demonstrated Experience: Several successful Enterprise Application architectures deployed into production in an Azure and/or AWS environment.

Preferred Requirements

• AWS and/or GCP experience and corresponding certifications (AWS Solutions Architect, Google Professional Cloud Architect).
• Certifications: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ 305), TOGAF, SAFe/Agile, ITIL.
• Experience in defense/federal or highly regulated industries; familiarity with compliance/assurance processes.
• "Full Stack" Architecture: Comfort spanning application, data, integration, infra, and security; able to dive deep with engineers and step back to business narratives.
• Methodical & Organized: Structured decision making, ADRs, NFRs, design checklists; consistent documentation and reuse practices.
• Outcome Orientation: Portfolio/OKR alignment, value realization, and cost/risk stewardship.
• Collaboration & Influence: Stakeholder management; facilitating ARB, cross team design sessions, and communities of practice.

Working Model & Collaboration

• Embedded within Strategy & Architecture; partners with Corporate Architecture, Cybersecurity, PMO/Product, and Business Unit leaders; participates in quarterly strategy reviews and ARB governance.

Physical Requirements

The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.