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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Vice President, Technical Solutions - **Company:** Orbis Operations - **Location:** McLean, VA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Catalyst (Software), Data Migration, Data Security, Data Sharing, Zero Trust Network Access, Data Streaming, C4ISR, Data Pipelines - **Published:** September 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9154775/vice-president-technical-solutions ## About the Role * 15+ years of combined operational and technical experience across defense, intelligence, international, or commercial technology programs * Meaningful time in special operations, the intelligence community, or federal law enforcement, such as USSOCOM and its subordinate commands. * Recent and relevant operational exposure; able to speak to current mission problems, current clients, and current technology in the same conversation * Direct experience with the data access and sharing problem: information that could not reach the operator or analyst who needed it, and what that cost * 5+ years in a senior technical leadership role (VP Engineering, Principal Architect, Chief Engineer, or equivalent) with direct ownership of delivery, technical strategy, and client relationships * Current passport and the personal flexibility to travel on days' notice * Active TS/SCI required Desired Qualifications * Delivery to allied-nation, coalition, or Five Eyes partners * Senior relationships across international defense, intelligence, or partner-nation organizations * Modernization of tactical networks, C4ISR, or enterprise communications architectures for defense, special operations, or coalition customers * Senior executive experience (CTO, Chief Engineer, or equivalent) leading technological transformation at USSOCOM, USASOC, or a service-level command * Operating in disconnected, degraded, or bandwidth-constrained environments * Substantive command of moving data across network and domain boundaries under policy control: cross-domain and multi-level security, zero-trust architecture, coalition data sharing, and why governance and data flow cannot be solved separately * Informed judgment on AI, data pipelines, and automation, including where AI accelerates a decision cycle and where it introduces risk a mission cannot absorb * Systems-level architecture judgment with proven delivery of enterprise-scale platforms for defense, intelligence, international, or commercial customers * Gravitas and business acumen sufficient to advise both executive leadership and senior client stakeholders * Active TS/SCI required; CI or FS polygraph preferred Physical Requirements * Prolonged periods at a computer with routine video and in-person meetings; primarily sedentary with occasional standing and movement * Regular use of standard office equipment; ability to read a screen for extended periods * Clear verbal communication in person, by phone, and by video * Occasional lifting up to 10 pounds * Ability to travel 30-40% globally on short notice, including to austere or non-permissive locations ## Description * GROW. Serve as principal technical strategist for Orbis's international and commercial portfolio, shaping solution strategy and positioning Catalyst, Pulse, and Discovery to win new business. * LEAD. Own the technical standards governing end-to-end delivery across international and commercial programs, serving as final technical approver on solution designs and driving programs to on-time, on-budget, on-mission delivery. * MANAGE. Own program-level accountability for technical quality and client satisfaction, and lead and develop technical delivery leads and solutions architects, including the Principal Solutions Architect. * CONNECT. Build trusted relationships with senior technical stakeholders across allied-nation defense and intelligence organizations, commercial partners, and industry peers, representing Orbis executive leadership internationally. * EVOLVE. 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