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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Solutions Architect - **Company:** General Dynamics Information Technology - **Location:** San Antonio, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $147,292.0 - $199,278.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Systems Engineering, Confluence, JIRA, Cloud Engineering, Continuous Integration, Network Architecture, Network Planning and Design, Software Architecture, Zero Trust Network Access, Software Systems, Wi-Fi Technology, SC Clearance, Event Driven Architecture, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Devsecops, Servicenow, Microservices - **Published:** July 12, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=ef9bc01d7d47722c ## About the Role Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance Customer: Air Education and Training Command (AETC), United States Air Force, * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Network Engineering, or a related technical discipline. * 20+ years of experience in enterprise IT architecture, systems engineering, or network modernization. * 4+ years leading technical teams or efforts on large programs. * 2+ years of hands-on experience in solution architecture. * Expertise in scalable, cloud-integrated, and modern network designs. * Experience with Agile and Lean methodologies. * Strong critical-thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to brief senior business and government stakeholders. * Technical skills: Experience Architecting large scale software systems, Modular Open Systems Approaches, Full stack software development experience, experience writing DoW proposals/whitepapers, Agile DevSecOps with automated CI/CD, Some Experience with AI Assisted DevSecOps, Cloud Architecture, and Infrastructure as Code * Participate in PMRs and CCBs; maintain enterprise baseline and CM Plan; provide artifacts (topologies, inventories, rack elevations, ports/protocols) and read-only visibility to Government tools/portals * Security clearance level: Must have Secret clearance to start and ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret * US citizenship required * Strong Communications skills both written and verbal, Leadership skills, management, Software architecture across microservices, event-driven systems, and modular monoliths. Mission-focused mindset with strong operational empathy. Ability to communicate complex architectures to technical and non-technical audiences. Comfortable operating with ambiguity and high-consequence environments, * Experience with network engineering, 5G technologies, and enterprise Wi-Fi architectures. * Familiarity with Air Force or DoW network environments and operational constraints. * DoWM 8140.03-aligned cyber workforce qualification or willingness to obtain * Preferred requirements: experience working on federal proposals; some understanding of Model Based Systems Engineering would be ideal * Experience with SAFe practices, Jira/Confluence, and ServiceNow in DoW environments., 20 + years of related experience * may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree ## Description As a Senior Solutions Architect, you will serve as the technical lead for a major Air Force network modernization program. You will shape the evolution of the AWAKEN Enterprise architecture, delivering secure, scalable, high-performance solutions that directly enhance the training mission of the U.S. Air Force. This role contributes to a nationwide effort to modernize connectivity, deploy next-generation capabilities, and ensure reliable, mission-critical network performance for those who serve. Your Impact In this role, you will: * Lead enterprise architecture design and technical improvements for the AWAKEN network. * Guide the modernization of AETC's commercial network infrastructure, including 5G integration, terrestrial connectivity, network resilience, and optimized performance. * Serve as the technical authority for solution design, feasibility, implementation, and long-term architectural direction. * Work closely with government stakeholders to align technology solutions with mission needs, security requirements, and emerging operational demands. * Support end-to-end testing, troubleshooting, and engineering validation to ensure reliable connectivity for mission systems and users. Responsibilities * Provide technical leadership for a large-scale Air Force network modernization and operations program. * Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend mission-aligned solutions. * Architect end-to-end enterprise solutions that support cloud-native, software-defined, and zero-trust frameworks. * Guide implementation teams to ensure accurate and effective technical execution. * Lead complex troubleshooting efforts to resolve enterprise connectivity and performance challenges. * Develop technical options, cost-benefit analyses, and future-state architectural roadmaps. * Collaborate with business analysts, engineers, testers, and program leadership to align priorities and deliver mission value. * Engage with government partners as a trusted technical advisor, communicating effectively across varying technical backgrounds. * Maintain regular coordination with the Program Manager, providing updates, recommendations, and technical insight. * Support Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), lab testing, and pre-deployment validation activities. * Apply critical thinking and professional judgment to address issues impacting performance, security, and mission delivery. ## Related Videos - [Applying Agile Principles to Incident Management ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/101-applying-agile-principles-to-incident-management) - [We (don't) need a software architect!?!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/663-we-don-t-need-a-software-architect) - [DevSecOps: Injecting Security into Mobile CI/CD Pipelines](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/273-devsecops-injecting-security-into-mobile-ci-cd-pipelines) - [Collaboration Quantified: Lessons from Open Source Developer Networks](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1422-collaboration-quantified-lessons-from-open-source-developer-networks) - [Enabling automated 1-click customer deployments with built-in quality and security](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/83-enabling-automated-1-click-customer-deployments-with-built-in-quality-and-security) - [Crew Management System for Airlines: Plan duties for pilots & flight attendants worldwide](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1444-crew-management-system-for-airlines-plan-duties-for-pilots-flight-attendants-worldwide) ## Related Articles - [What Makes WeAreDevelopers World Congress Different From Every Other Tech Event?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/701-what-makes-wearedevelopers-world-congress-different-from-every-other-tech-event) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Best US AI Conferences for CTOs in 2026: Build vs. Buy, Vendor Evaluation, and Peer Intelligence](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/736-best-us-ai-conferences-for-ctos-in-2026-build-vs-buy-vendor-evaluation-and-peer-intelligence) - [Why Attend a Developer Event in 2026?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/688-why-attend-a-developer-event-in-2026) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology)