Solutions Architect-Technologist

GovCIO is currently hiring for a Technologist Solutions Architect to lead the architecture, design, and modernization of advanced Modeling & Simulation (M&S), Live-Virtual-Constructive (LVC), and wargaming environments supporting military education, training, experimentation, and operational planning at the Air Force Academy. This position will be located in Colorado Springs, CO and will be an onsite position., The Solutions Architect serves as the primary technical advisor authority responsible for translating operational requirements into scalable, secure, and interoperable enterprise solutions. This role partners with government leadership, military stakeholders, engineering teams, and technology vendors to define solution strategies, develop architectural roadmaps, evaluate emerging technologies, and guide the implementation of complex simulation ecosystems. The successful candidate will balance mission requirements, technical feasibility, cybersecurity, interoperability, lifecycle cost, and operational realism while ensuring solutions align with Joint doctrine and evolving Department of Defense modernization initiatives.

• Lead the architecture and modernization of enterprise Modeling & Simulation, LVC, and wargaming environments supporting Joint and coalition operations.
• Develop current-state and future-state solution architectures that align operational objectives with scalable technical capabilities.
• Translate military operational requirements, Joint doctrine, concepts of operation (CONOPS), and Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) into integrated technical architectures and implementation strategies.
• Design enterprise-level system architectures integrating simulation platforms, virtualization, networking, storage, cloud technologies, AI/ML capabilities, and data services.
• Lead architecture assessments, technology evaluations, trade studies, and gap analyses to identify modernization opportunities and architectural improvements.
• Develop reference architectures, interface specifications, integration strategies, and technical standards supporting interoperability across complex simulation ecosystems.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity, infrastructure, software engineering, networking, and operational stakeholders to ensure solutions satisfy mission, security, and performance requirements.
• Provide technical leadership during architecture reviews, design reviews, technology demonstrations, proof-of-concept activities, and customer engagements.
• Advise government leadership on technical strategy, technology investment decisions, modernization planning, and architectural risk.
• Evaluate commercial, government, and emerging technologies for applicability within military simulation and training environments.
• Support acquisition planning by developing technical requirements, architectural documentation, and modernization roadmaps.
• Ensure architectures support scalability, resiliency, maintainability, cybersecurity, and operational readiness.
• Mentor engineering teams and establish architectural best practices across the organization.

• Clearance Required: None
• Experience designing and implementing enterprise technology solutions supporting Department of Defense or Federal Government environments.
• Demonstrated experience serving as a Solutions Architect, Enterprise Architect, Technical Architect, or Lead Systems Engineer.
• Experience architecting large-scale distributed systems supporting Modeling & Simulation, LVC, wargaming, or mission systems.
• Strong understanding of enterprise architecture methodologies and systems integration principles.
• Experience translating operational requirements into enterprise solution architectures.
• Experience leading technology evaluations, architecture trade studies, and modernization initiatives.
• Knowledge of virtualization platforms, enterprise networking, storage, cloud technologies, identity management, and cybersecurity principles.
• Familiarity with simulation interoperability standards such as DIS, HLA, TENA, or related protocols.
• Experience developing technical roadmaps, reference architectures, architecture decision documentation, and technical implementation plans.
• Excellent customer-facing communication and presentation skills with experience briefing technical and executive stakeholders.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience supporting Joint All-Domain Operations (JADO), Multi-Domain Operations (MDO), or Joint Air Operations Center (JAOC) environments.
• Experience with Live-Virtual-Constructive architectures.
• Knowledge of DoD Architecture Framework (DoDAF).
• Familiarity with Zero Trust Architecture and Risk Management Framework (RMF).
• Experience with VMware, Hyper-V, Kubernetes, GPU computing, cloud platforms, automation, DevSecOps, or Infrastructure as Code.
• Experience supporting technology acquisition, proposal development, or technical solution strategy.

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• During the Hiring Process
• Enhanced Biometrics ID verification screening
• Background check, to include:
• Criminal history (past 7 years)
• Verification of your highest level of education
• Verification of your employment history (past 7 years), based on information provided in your application

At GovCIO, we consistently hear that meaningful work and a collaborative team environment are two of the top reasons our employees enjoy working here. In addition, our employees have access to a range of perks and benefits to support their personal and professional well-being, beyond the standard company offered health benefits, including:

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Corporate Discounts
• Learning & Development platform, to include certification preparation content
• Training, Education and Certification Assistance*
• Referral Bonus Program
• Internal Mobility Program
• Pet Insurance
• Flexible Work Environment

*Available to full-time employees

Our employees' unique talents and contributions are the driving force behind our success in supporting our customers, which ultimately fuels the success of our company. Join us and be a part of a culture that invests in its people and prioritizes continuous enhancement of the employee experience.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. EOE, including disability/vets.

Posted Pay Range

The posted pay range, if referenced, reflects the range expected for this position at the commencement of employment, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and internal equity. The total compensation package for this position may also include other compensation elements, to be discussed during the hiring process. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the GovCIO reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, GovCIO or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

GovCIO is a team of transformers--people who are passionate about transforming government IT. Every day, we make a positive impact by delivering innovative IT services and solutions that improve how government agencies operate and serve our citizens. But we can't do it alone. We need great people to help us do great things - for our customers, our culture, and our ability to attract other great people. We are changing the face of government IT and building a workforce that fuels this mission. Are you ready to be a transformer?