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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Solution Architect - **Company:** BLN24 - **Location:** Fort Belvoir, VA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Active Directory, Amazon Web Services, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, CompTIA Security+, Middleware, File Transfer, NIPRNet, OAuth, Platform as a Service (PAAS), Openid Connect, Salesforce.Com, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Enterprise Software Applications, Appian, Event Driven Architecture, Information Technology, Restful APIs - **Published:** July 14, 2026 - **Apply:** http://bln24.applytojob.com/apply/jobs/details/NpwSt7TyNz ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science or a related field. * 5+ years of experience in solution architecture, cloud, engineering, system, application development. * Experience integrating and deploying COTS SaaS and PaaS systems. * Experience in architecting custom solutions and deployments in NIPR environments. * Experience with Amazon AWS GovCloud and knowledge of AWS services and structures * Excellent architecture skills and ability to develop architecture diagrams. * Excellent communication and collaboration skills. * Ability to work independently and as part of a team. * Active DoD Secret Clearance Preferred Qualifications: * Active CompTIA Security + certification * Active AWS Professional certifications ## Description The Solution Architect will oversee and help the System Integrator drive technical implementation by establishing design standards, validating hosting and integration patterns, reviewing configuration and customization decisions, coordinating cybersecurity, infrastructure, and mission stakeholders, and providing architectural governance throughout implementation and delivery of the MVP. 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