IS IT Solutions Architect
About The Position
BAE Systems' Air and Space Force Solutions business unit is hiring a Solutions Architect for its Information Services team at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. The role supports the Strategic Deterrence mission by developing integrated, secure, and scalable technical solutions that align customer mission needs with business and program objectives. The Solutions Architect leads technical work across the solution lifecycle, translating complex requirements into executable architectures while balancing performance, risk, cost, and schedule. Working closely with the Enterprise Architect, the Solutions Architect turns strategic direction into detailed technical designs. The role requires understanding the existing ICBM IT infrastructure, identifying improvement opportunities, and evaluating emerging technologies to drive innovation, reduce risk, and deliver solutions that support the mission. The position requires U.S. citizenship, an active final Secret clearance at hire, the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI clearance, and a DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II or higher certification by the hire date.
Requirements
- U.S. citizenship is required pursuant to a government contract.
- Active final Secret clearance at hire; must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI clearance.
- Meet DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II or higher certification requirements on the hire date.
- High school diploma and 12 or more years of relevant experience; or a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field and 10 or more years of applicable experience; or a master's degree and 8 or more years of applicable experience.
Nice To Haves
- Active Top Secret/SCI clearance.
- CISSP or CISM certification.
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Associate or Professional) certification.
- Prior experience working on DoD IT projects.
Responsibilities
- Translate complex mission requirements into detailed, executable technical architectures aligned with program objectives.
- Understand existing IT infrastructure and identify opportunities to streamline workflows and improve system reliability.
- Lead the design and testing of secure, scalable, interoperable technical architectures before full-scale deployment.
- Evaluate existing and emerging technologies and technical approaches to drive innovation and reduce program risk.
- Partner with engineering teams to develop and review code and ensure implementation conforms to the approved architecture.
- Drive organization-wide process optimization initiatives to improve network efficiency and organizational agility.
- Serve as a technical liaison, providing stakeholders with updates on IT development processes, technical trajectories, and associated costs.
- Collaborate with subject matter experts and teams across business functions to identify problems, propose IT solutions, and improve organizational efficiency.
- Ensure technical solutions meet short-term operational needs and long-term business goals.
- Lead the creation and review of IT documentation, including design documents, implementation plans, and operational procedures.
- Ensure solution-level designs comply with Enterprise Architecture standards and DoD security mandates.
- Manage risk while evaluating new technical approaches to protect the stability of the ICBM ecosystem.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Health savings accounts
- 401(k) savings plan
- Disability coverage
- Life and accident insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Legal plan
- Discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Paid parental leave
- Military leave
- Bereavement leave
- Applicable federal and state sick leave
- Company recognition program with monetary or non-monetary awards
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
