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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, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, User Authentication, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, CompTIA Security+, Information Systems, Middleware, File Transfer, Internet Security, Interoperability, NIPRNet, OAuth, OpenID, 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:** August 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/solution-architect-ft-belvoir-va-fort-belvoir-va--5a756b95-f870-4be3-bcbc-8bf5317126f1 ## 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, Access Control, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Application Programming Interface (API), Architectural Services, Authentication, Cloud Architecture, Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS), Communication Skills, CompTIA Security+, Computer Science, Cost Modeling, Diversity, DoD Secret Clearance, Documentation, Federal Government, Government Off-the Shelf (GOTS), Information Technology & Information Systems, Internet Security, Interoperability Requirements, Maintain Compliance, Management Consulting, Microsoft Active Directory, Middleware Architecture, OAuth, OpenID, Operational Strategy, Platform as a Service (PaaS), REST (Representational State Transfer), Salesforce.com, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Security Compliance, Software Development, Software Engineering, Software as a Service (SaaS), System Integration (SI), Team Player, Technical Operations ## 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. The Solution Architect will also ensure that technical requirements are properly implemented by the System Integrator and that delivery remains aligned to the approved technical vision, security requirements, interoperability needs, and mission outcomes across both unclassified and classified operating environments., * Manage and architect COTS/GOTS or custom solution to be hosted in Army's NIPR and SIPR environments. * Integrate COTS/GOTS or custom solution with external systems. * Define solution that will fit Army's requirements for SaaS, PaaS or AWS GovCloud computing. * Understand and ensure security compliance and solution fit for the Army. * Lead integration of SaaS COTS solutions, like Salesforce or Appian. * Provide ROMs (Rough Order of Magnitude) and refined cost models for proposals and migrations. * Create and update reference architecture documentation, including specifications and diagrams. * Support Authority to Operate (ATO) documentation and security reviews. * Design secure connectivity between the application and Army enterprise systems while minimizing public network exposure. * Define integration patterns using REST APIs, messaging, file transfer, event-driven architectures, and enterprise middleware. * Define identity and access integration using enterprise authentication services including CAC, Active Directory, Entra ID (where applicable), SAML, OAuth2, and OpenID Connect. ## Related Videos - [Keeping applications secure by evolving OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100152-keeping-applications-secure-by-evolving-oauth-2-0-and-openid-connect) - [Building Well-Architected applications](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/691-building-well-architected-applications) - [Get started with securing your cloud-native Java microservices applications](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/123-get-started-with-securing-your-cloud-native-java-microservices-applications) - [Delay the AI Overlords: How OAuth and OpenFGA Can Keep Your AI Agents from Going Rogue](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1637-delay-the-ai-overlords-how-oauth-and-openfga-can-keep-your-ai-agents-from-going-rogue) - [Delegating the chores of authenticating users to Keycloak](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1558-delegating-the-chores-of-authenticating-users-to-keycloak) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) ## Related Articles - [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 Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Events like RSAC Get You CISOs. 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