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# Senior Solutions Architect

- **Company:** 540
- **Location:** Patrick Space Force Base, FL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, User Authentication, Microsoft Azure, C Sharp (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, CompTIA Security+, Computer Programming, Information Engineering, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Database Development, Distributed Systems, Identity and Access Management, Python (Programming Language), Linux System Administration, Machine Learning, OAuth, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Azure Machine Learning, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Data Processing, Google Cloud, Okta, Spring Cloud, Apigee, Kotlin, Containerization, Information Technology, Deployment Automation, Real Time Data, Api Gateway, Data Pipelines, Devsecops
- **Published:** May 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/8914198/senior-solutions-architect

## About the Role

Citizenship & Clearance Requirement: Per client requirements, candidates must be U.S. Citizens with an active DoD clearance with TS/SCI eligibility
Education Requirement: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related engineering field (preferred)
540 Internal Thrive Level: Senior Solutions Architect, 8+ years of experience in a technical leadership or architecture role
Experience designing and building enterprise cloud architectures (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud)
Experience with Python and strong programming ability in a typed language (Java, Kotlin, C#, etc.)
Strong experience working containerized environments
Experience designing and operating cloud-based and distributed systems
Experience building or supporting CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment workflows
Experience designing and operating event-driven or asynchronous systems
Understanding of authentication and authorization protocols (SAML, OAuth, etc.)
Understanding of IoT Components and Concepts
Professional-level cloud architecture certification (preferably Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect) or the ability to obtain within 30 days of start date
DoD 8140 IAT-compliant certification (e.g., CompTIA Security+) or the ability to obtain within 6 months of start date
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work across technical and non-technical stakeholders
Ability to work independently with clients while also collaborating effectively with engineering teams

NICE TO HAVE

Experience with identity and access management tools (Keycloak)
Experience with AI/ML platforms (Vertex AI)
Experience with database design and development
Experience designing and operating data pipelines or ETL/ELT pipelines
Familiarity with DevSecOps practices
Experience with Linux administration (especially RHEL)
Experience with API gateways or API management platforms (Apigee preferred)
Experience working in Agile development environments
Experience supporting U.S. Federal Government programs, particularly DoD environments

## Description

540 is seeking a Senior Solutions Architect to support our partnership with Google and the Department of Defense in advancing mission-critical capabilities for a global data processing platform. This platform leverages Machine Learning, modern cloud and containerized technologies to ingest, process, and analyze high-volume, time-series data.

In this role, you will lead technical architecture efforts and drive the design and delivery of complex, distributed systems that enable near real-time analysis and mission insight. You will operate at the intersection of data engineering, platform architecture, cybersecurity and mission operations, ensuring systems are scalable, resilient, and secure within highly regulated, high-impact environments., Provide expertise on cloud cybersecurity and architecture to engineers and stakeholders
Lead the technical architecture and delivery of an Air Force real-time data platform built on Google Cloud
Design and guide implementation of scalable, secure, and maintainable cloud architectures
Work shoulder to shoulder with engineers, architects, and product stakeholders to translate mission needs and build technical solutions and platform capabilities
Support engineering teams in the design, building, and troubleshooting distributed systems and cloud-native applications
Guide decisions across cloud architecture, networking, system design, and service integrations
Design and support CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment workflows for multiple services
Collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders to gather requirements, evaluate tradeoffs, and deliver practical solutions
Produce clear technical documentation for architecture decisions, system design, and platform configurations
Provide hands-on technical leadership, contributing to implementation when needed
Work directly with client stakeholders and delivery teams to ensure solutions meet mission needs and timelines


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