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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Solutions Architect - **Company:** B A Inc. - **Location:** Suitland-Silver Hill, MD, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Systems Engineering, Microsoft Azure, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Cloud Engineering, Information Systems, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Software Design Patterns, DevOps, Systems Development Life Cycle, Zero Trust Network Access, Requirements Management, Software Engineering, Google Cloud, Spring Cloud, Multi-Cloud, Containerization, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Devsecops, Serverless Computing, Cisco, Microservices - **Published:** August 13, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/lead-solutions-architect-suitland-md--af121306-7f2b-4e00-b3ed-b4958e32a431 ## About the Role * Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field * 15+ years of experience providing technical and management leadership on major solution architecture assignments (SME level), * Expert experience architecting secure multi-cloud solutions using microservices, IaC, serverless, and containerization * Demonstrated ability to develop technical strategies, diagrams, roadmaps, and reference architectures * Experience establishing cloud standards, design patterns, and a cloud control plane * Strong background in solution trade-off analysis and best-fit recommendations * Experience integrating cloud security tooling aligned with federal security requirements Certifications Desired: * Certified Solutions Architect (AWS / Azure / Google Cloud Professional) * Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) * DevOps Certification Desired Skills * Experience with large-scale federal cloud migration or modernization programs * Familiarity with DevSecOps CI/CD, Zero Trust, and cloud-native best practices * Experience with FinOps cost optimization and cloud governance * Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive briefing to senior Government stakeholders Security Clearance * U.S. Citizenship required, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Architectural Analysis, Architectural Design, Automation, Best Practices, CCSP - Cisco Certified Security Professional, Cloud Applications, Cloud Architecture, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Computer Science, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Cost Control, Design Patterns Programming Methodologies, DevOps, EEO Regulations, Employee Assistance Plan, Entrepreneurship, Financial Management, Financial Planning, Funding, Gap Analysis, Government, Homeland Security, Leadership, Legal, Machine Tool, Mentoring, Microservices, Microsoft Windows Azure, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Requirements Management, Security Clearance, Seminars, Social Security Administration, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Software Engineering, Strategic Planning, Systems Engineering, Team Building, Team Player, Technical Leadership, Technical Strategy, Trade-Off Analysis, United States Citizen, United States Customs, United States Navy (USN), Writing Skills ## Description We are seeking a Subject Matter Expert (SME)level Lead Solutions Architect to architect cloud-based solutions for the U.S. Census Bureaus Decennial Transformation and Application Modernization (DTAM) effort. This role provides technical and management leadership on major solution architecture assignments, developing and analyzing requirements, collaborating with stakeholders, and producing technical strategies, diagrams, and roadmaps that align with Decennial goals. The Lead Solutions Architect designs secure multi-cloud solutions leveraging microservices, infrastructure as code, serverless computing, and containerization. Decision-making and domain knowledge may have a critical impact on overall program implementation. May supervise others. Responsibilities * Review and assess current cloud architecture and engineering plans, and recommend approaches for optimizing, migrating, and modernizing cloud applications * Develop, document, and maintain secure multi-cloud solution architectures using microservices, infrastructure as code, serverless computing, and containerization * Establish and maintain cloud naming, tagging, messaging, and development standards in adherence to the Secure Software Development Life Cycle * Establish and maintain design patterns to be employed across cloud-native applications * Establish and maintain a cloud control plane to manage cloud application deployment * Develop alternative solution architectures and perform trade-off analysis to determine optimal solutions based on functional and non-functional requirements * Provide best-fit solution recommendations to the Government based on trade-off analysis * Plan, coordinate, and execute ongoing reviews and gap analyses of cloud-native processes, policies, and procedures * Review cloud security tools and implementations and make recommendations based on Decennial security requirements * Establish and maintain automation capabilities and enhancements for Decennial and Decennial-supporting systems, B&A has launched several programs to focus on employee engagement, wellness, and assistance. These include: * The B&A Cares program: 30/60/90-day wellness check ins, personal development, financial management, and stress management seminars, and more * A formal mentorship program * Job shadowing and cross training opportunities * Brand Ambassador program * Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Access to various support resources to include counseling, legal guidance, financial planning, and more * Monthly teambuilding events * B&A Annual Wellness Challenges: #StepWithB&A, #WalkDuringLunchWithB&A, #VolunteeringWithB&A, #ExerciseDuringLunchWithB&A, and more At B&A, we place significant importance on improving the communities and lives of citizens across the nation through our involvement, technology expertise, and employees. B&A puts an emphasis on charitable efforts in the Northern Virginia area, including Capital Area Food Bank pantry drives, book donations, Hope for Henry Foundation events, and many more. In recognition of all these efforts, B&A has been named a Companies as Responsive Employers (CARE) award recipient by Northern Virginia Family Services and nominated by the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce for Outstanding Corporate Citizenship Award. EEO B&A provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. B&A complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy covers conduct occurring at B&As offices, and other workplaces (including client sites) and all other locations where B&A is providing services, and to all work-related activities. EEO is the Law B&A participates in e-Verify. 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