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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # IT Principal Solution Architect - **Company:** Maximus, Inc. - **Location:** Buffalo, NY, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $188,000.0 - $210,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Internet Security, Open Source Technology, Information Technology, Free and Open-Source Software, Service Stack - **Published:** September 27, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/it-principal-solution-architect-buffalo-ny--5e2264c1-0813-4508-a590-e6da0a25a6cc ## About the Role Bachelor's degree in related field. - 10-12 years of relevant professional experience required. - Equivalent combination of education and experience considered in lieu of degree. Job-Specific Minimum Requirements: - Bachelor's degree in relevant field of study required (Master's degree preferred). - 10+ years of technical IT experience including solution development. - Additional relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree requirements. Technical & Business Skills: - Deep understanding of government IT landscape and compliance requirements. - Experience with estimation techniques and competitive solution development. - Expertise in one or more technology domains (cloud, cybersecurity, AI/ML, etc.). - Knowledge of security standards, compliance frameworks, and risk management . - Experience with government proposal processes and competitive analysis. Leadership & Communication: - Strong written and verbal communication skills with executive presentation experience. - Ability to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences. - Experience leading cross-functional teams and mentoring junior staff. - Proven ability to influence stakeholders and drive adoption of new practices. - Ability to thrive in flexible, fast-paced environments across multiple time zones. - Ability to obtain and maintain required security clearances. - US Citizenship required for program requirements. #techjobs #LI-Remote #VeteransPage, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Best Practices, Business Strategy, Cloud Computing, Coaching, Communication Skills, Competitive Analysis/Strategy, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Emerging Technology, Government, Information Technology & Information Systems, Internet Security, Leadership, Leading Edge Technology, Maintain Compliance, Market Trend Analysis, Mentoring, Needs Assessment, Open Source, Operations Planning, People Management, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Pricing, Process Analysis, Product Demonstration, Product Pricing, Regulatory Compliance, Request for Proposals (RFP), Risk Management Framework (RMF), Security Clearance, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Leadership, Technical Support, United States Citizen, White Papers, Writing Skills ## Description Design and develop specific solutions leveraging technologies and design practices that enable a scalable, extensible and flexible solution. - Develop and provide presentations and demonstrations of technology solutions to both internal and external stakeholders as needed. - Extend and partner with internal/external resources to identify and contribute to continuous improvements of open source projects across multiple open source technologies/projects. - Engage with internal teams to understand and architect technical solutions, facilitate solutions design and manage implementations. - Collaborate with delivery teams to ensure solutions can be effectively implemented by operations teams. - Mentor Solution Architects and integrate contributions across the team. Provide guidance, coaching, and training to technical employees across the company. - Interface with pricing and delivery teams to ensure solution viability and cost realism. - Lead major solution components or technical volumes as part of a capture team. - Translate client requirements into viable solution elements and architecture views. - Lead large complex initiatives of strategic importance to the organization, which involve large cross-functional teams. - Work closely with business leaders, customers, or other stakeholders to understand priorities and constraints. Facilitate collaboration across organizations and act as a bridge between technical teams and non-technical stakeholders. - Work directly with customers to understand their needs and design tailored solutions. Build trust and credibility through consistent delivery and transparency. - Help guide teams through technology transitions. Support training and adoption efforts to ensure successful implementation. - Review, guide and support RFIs, RFPs and RFQs, response development including writing of whitepapers and concept development. - Provide technical solution support during proposal process, to include technology stack, solution architecture, and implementation methodology. Job-Specific Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Solution Strategy & Innovation: - Lead solution design and strategy for high-priority government pursuits. - Define technical win themes and differentiators for competitive proposals. - Incorporate capabilities from Maximus Accelerators and reusable components. - Drive innovation through emerging technologies and industry best practices. - Conduct competitive analysis and develop strategies to address market trends. - Lead solution reviews with executives and subject matter experts Technical Leadership & Business Alignment. - Design scalable, extensible solutions leveraging cutting-edge technologies. - Lead RFI, RFP, and RFQ response development including whitepaper creation. - Develop estimation models and solution pricing strategies. - Collaborate with capture managers to shape opportunities pre-RFP. - Mentor junior architects and provide technical guidance across teams. - Ensure solutions meet compliance requirements and align with customer needs. - Develop transition plans addressing operational readiness and implementation. ## Related Videos - [Introducing a Digital Service Catalog for speed and scale](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/763-introducing-a-digital-service-catalog-for-speed-and-scale) - [Thinking Differently - How to Make Money from Cyber Attacks & Cheats](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/745-thinking-differently-how-to-make-money-from-cyber-attacks-cheats) - [Green Cloud Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/592-green-cloud-computing) - [Hiring AI Native Talents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100268-hiring-ai-native-talents) - [Building high performance and scalable architectures for enterprises](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/19-building-high-performance-and-scalable-architectures-for-enterprises) - [Blueprints for Success: Steering a Global Data & AI Architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1577-blueprints-for-success-steering-a-global-data-ai-architecture) ## Related Articles - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [What Industries Outside of AI Are Hiring The Most AI Experts?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/98-what-industries-outside-of-ai-are-hiring-the-most-ai-experts) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs)