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# Principal Solutions Architect

- **Company:** Vets Inc
- **Location:** McLean, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $215,000.0 - $240,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Systems Engineering, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Data Architecture, IT Management, Machine Learning, Enterprise Software Applications, Cloud Platform System, Information Technology, Data Analytics, Devsecops
- **Published:** August 31, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/us4b5d052888719fcd88153eff792fa508

## About the Role

* U.S. Citizen with ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
 * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Systems Engineering, Data Analytics, or related technical discipline.
 * Advanced degree preferred.
 * 10+ years of experience in solutions architecture, enterprise architecture, systems engineering, or technical leadership.
 * Experience leading technical solution development for large, complex federal pursuits.
 * Experience supporting DoD, Navy, Federal Civilian, or other federal agency environments.
 * Experience developing technical strategies aligned with federal mission and modernization objectives.
 * Strong knowledge of enterprise technologies, cloud ecosystems, cybersecurity, DevSecOps, data architectures, and emerging technologies.
 * Experience collaborating with capture, proposal, business development, and operational teams.
 * Experience developing differentiated technical approaches and competitive solution strategies.

## Description

The Principal Solutions Architect leads the development of innovative, mission-focused technical solutions for large federal and defense opportunities. The role serves as the technical lead across capture, proposal, business development, operations, and engineering teams, with a focus on enterprise IT, cloud, cybersecurity, DevSecOps, AI/ML, automation, and modernization.
Key Responsibilities

 * Lead the development of compliant, executable technical solutions for federal and defense opportunities.
 * Serve as the technical lead for priority captures and proposals.
 * Translate customer mission requirements into technical architectures and scalable operational solutions.
 * Lead solutioning sessions, architecture reviews, and technical workshops.
 * Balance innovation, technical maturity, operational feasibility, cost realism, and competitive differentiation.
 * Support the development of technical capabilities, service offerings, and technology roadmaps.
 * Evaluate emerging technologies, market trends, and mission requirements.
 * Develop reusable solution components and standardized technical approaches.
 * Provide technical leadership across cloud, cybersecurity, AI/ML, automation, DevSecOps, and enterprise IT transformation.
 * Recommend practical applications of emerging technologies aligned with customer missions.
 * Communicate complex technical concepts to executives, engineers, customers, and non-technical stakeholders.
 * Serve as a trusted technical advisor during customer engagements, technical exchanges, presentations, and strategic growth activities.


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