Senior Solutions Architect

As a Senior Solutions Architect at IBR, you will be responsible for designing and delivering comprehensive technical solutions that will play a key role in the design and implementation of secure, next-generation solutions that support critical missions. As a member of our Engineering Support for Identity Services (ESIS) program, you will collaborate with technical leaders, business stakeholders, and a multi-disciplinary team to ensure solutions are scalable, secure and forward-thinking, while remaining aligned with organizational and program goals. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to technical strategy within a dynamic, mission-driven, and customer focused environment.

Responsibilities

· Design comprehensive technical solutions that address complex business challenges and identify architectural improvements across multiple technology domains.

· Evaluate and optimize solution architectures to improve performance, security, and cost-effectiveness of technology implementations.

· Collaborate with data scientists, machine learning engineers, and development teams to architect integrated solutions while providing technical leadership and implementation guidance.

· Support business development and account growth by contributing solution architecture expertise to pipeline development and strategic planning initiatives.

· Participate in strategic planning sessions focused on solution portfolio expansion and enterprise growth objectives.

· Provide solution architecture guidance and technical advisory services to ensure secure, compliant, and well-integrated technology implementations.

· Engage directly with senior government executives to present solution architectures, provide technical consultation, and serve as a trusted advisor on complex technology initiatives., This role primarily involves sedentary work, in a workplace and/or home office environment. There are some physical demands associated with the role, including:

· Extended periods of sitting and working at a computer workstation.

· Occasional lifting and carrying of equipment or materials weighing up to 20 pounds.

· Occasional travel to client sites or meetings may be required.

· Work may need to be performed in a fast-paced environment requiring quick decision making.

· Flexible work arrangements may be available based on business needs.

· Will be exposed to a wide variety of clients in differing functions, personalities, and abilities.

Years' Experience: 10+ years professional experience

Education: Bachelor's Degree in IT related field required

Security Clearance: IBR is a federal contractor. Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust security clearance issued by the Department of Homeland Security. This agency handles and adjudicates the security clearance process.

NOTE: United States Citizenship is required as part of the eligibility criteria to be able to obtain this type of security clearance.

Employment Type: Full Time

Work Schedules: IBR promotes work-life balance by offering flexible scheduling options. Standard business hours are aligned to the Eastern Time Zone.

Key Skills:

· Must have experience designing complex technical solutions

· Professional expertise in development, DevSecOps, AI/ML engineering, and technical architecture, including designing and deploying enterprise cloud applications with AI/ML on AWS

· Currently possess or ability to obtain an AWS Solutions Architect Certification - Associate or Professional certification, · 10+ years of experience in development, DevSecOps, AI/ML engineering, and technical architecture, including 3+ years in designing and deploying enterprise cloud applications with AI/ML on AWS.

· Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or IT related field.

· Must be able to obtain and maintain the required Public Trust security clearance.

• AWS Solutions Architect Certification - Associate or Professional (Preferred or ability to obtain).
• Must have solution architecture experience with expertise in translating complex business requirements into scalable technical designs and guide cross-functional teams through implementation.
• Hands-on experience architecting unified analytics platforms using Databricks for large-scale data processing, machine learning workflows, and collaborative data science initiatives.
• Experience leading application modernization initiatives, including decomposition of monolithic systems, legacy platform decommissioning, and migration to service-oriented or microservices architectures.
• Experience designing and implementing real-time data streaming architectures using Apache Kafka or other types of message brokers for high-throughput, fault-tolerant event processing and data pipeline integration.
• Experience architecting search and analytics solutions using the Elastic stack and/or Amazon OpenSearch.
• Background in software development and are proficient in solution architecture patterns including microservices, event-driven architectures, and can provide guidance on architecture pattern selection and best practices.

Suitland, MD 20746 Hybrid work $160,000 - $200,000 a year - Full-time, Pulled from the full job description

• Referral program
• Professional development assistance
• Parental leave
• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance, Imagine Believe Realize, LLC (IBR) is focused on delivering software and systems engineering solutions to government and commercial clients. Our talent acquisition strategy is designed for career-minded professionals that value continuous learning and growth. We strive to enhance our team members' ability to thrive in the workplace by creating a proper work/life balance and first-class benefits package that includes:

· Nationwide medical, dental, and vision insurance

· 3 weeks of Paid Time Off and 11 Paid Federal Holidays

· 401k matching

· Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability at no cost to our employees

· Supplemental insurance options

· Flexible spending accounts and Dependent Care spending accounts

· Wellness incentives

· Reimbursement for professional development and certifications

· Access to training assistance opportunities to support career growth and progression

· Hybrid and Remote work opportunities to support work-life balance

The expected salary range for this position is $165,000.00 - $200,000.00 USD annually. This is a good-faith estimate and not a salary guarantee as compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, education, skills, associated role responsibilities, applicable contractual requirements, and geographic location., * 401(k) matching

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

At Imagine Believe Realize, LLC we are driven by innovation, transformation and a relentless pursuit of excellence. As an industry leader delivering impactful results, we thrive on solving complex technical challenges and developing cutting-edge solutions that empower our customers and advance critical missions. IBR is a fast-growing company fueled by passion, curiosity, and innovative thinking - where every team member has the opportunity to continuously learn, unlock their full potential, and redefine what is possible in engineering and technology. If you are inspired by innovation, eager to make a difference, and ready to bring your creativity and expertise to a mission-focused team, we invite you to join us and together, we will shape the future. Let's Make It Real!