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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Solutions Architect, Mission Platforms - Clearance Required - **Company:** LMI - **Location:** Fort Belvoir, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $163,301.0 - $240,654.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Systems Engineering, Software as a Service, Cyber Security, Interoperability, Commercial Software, Software Architecture, Enterprise Data Management, SC Clearance, Information Technology - **Published:** August 20, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/18012676?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F18012676%2FPrincipal-Solutions-Architect-Mission-Platforms-Clearance-Required-Virginia-Fort-Belvoir ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, information technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. * Ten or more years of experience in solutions architecture, software architecture, systems engineering, or technology modernization. * Broad technical experience across SaaS products, cloud platforms, enterprise data, software delivery, and cybersecurity. * Demonstrated ownership of architecture for a complex production system or platform. * Experience working directly with engineering teams and senior customer stakeholders. * Experience supporting a Department of Defense customer. * Strong technical writing, briefing, and decision-making skills. * Active Secret clearance., * Experience supporting the U.S. Army. * Familiarity with Army enterprise technology, cybersecurity, and data requirements. * Experience supporting Army acquisition or soldier-systems organizations. * Familiarity with PEO Soldier or Soldier Clothing and Individual Equipment programs. * Experience with AWS, Palantir Foundry, Army Vantage, or comparable platforms. * Relevant cloud, cybersecurity, architecture, or systems-engineering certification. ## Description LMI is seeking a Principal Solutions Architect to shape the technical direction of a U.S. Army technology modernization program. This role will connect mission requirements with practical architecture across commercial software, cloud, data, cybersecurity, and user-facing applications. 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