SOLUTIONS ARCHITECT
VSolvit · Chesapeake, VA · 3 wk ago
EngineeringFull-time
Responsibilities
- Define and maintain system architecture, technical baselines, and architecture roadmaps for complex programs and mission systems.
- Develop and communicate architectural vision across Agile Release Trains (ARTs), Product Management, engineering teams, and stakeholders.
- Establish and maintain architecture runway to support future capabilities and technology insertion.
- Create and manage SysML models including requirements, behavior, structure, interfaces, and parametric diagrams.
- Ensure model traceability between stakeholder needs, system requirements, architecture artifacts, and implementation.
- Develop and maintain DoDAF-compliant architecture products and viewpoints.
- Develop and maintain requirements traceability from mission objectives through implementation and verification.
- Identify and mitigate technical risks associated with architecture decisions and system implementation.
- Ensure architectural compliance with DoD, Navy, and federal cybersecurity requirements.
- Support Risk Management Framework (RMF), Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA), and secure-by-design initiatives.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- US Citizenship
- Active DOD Secret Clearance
- Level 1 or higher IAT Certification (A+ CE, Security+, CCNA-Security, CND, Network+ CE, SSCP)
- Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field
- Demonstrated strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Proficient computer skills and ability to use word processing tools
- 10+ years of systems engineering, systems architecture, or technical leadership experience
- Demonstrated Experience with DoD C41SR, maintenance, logistics, or business systems preferred but will consider other relevant industry experience supporting complex solutions as approved by the COR
- Demonstrated Experience applying Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methodologies
- Demonstrated Proficiency with SysML modeling tools such as Cameo Systems Modeler, MagicDraw, or equivalent
- Demonstrated Experience developing DoDAF architecture products and viewpoints
- Demonstrated Knowledge of systems engineering lifecycle processes, requirements management, and systems integration
- Demonstrated Experience supporting RMF, Zero Trust, DevSecOps, and cloud-based architectures
- Master's degree in Systems Engineering, Engineering Management, Computer Science, or related discipline
- SAFe® System Architect certification or other SAFe certifications
- INCOSE ASEP, CSEP, or ESEP certification
- Experience supporting U.S. Navy, Department of Defense, or federal government programs
- Knowledge of Digital Engineering Strategy implementation