Software Solutions Architect

SAIC • Chantilly, VA

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About The Position

SAIC is seeking a Software Solutions Architect to support its Prime Program supporting the NRO in Chantilly, Virginia. The role involves designing, developing, and overseeing comprehensive software solutions that align with business objectives and deliver cutting-edge solutions for customers across the Intelligence Community and globally. The architect will apply expertise in software architecture and mission frameworks, keep current with emerging technologies, and communicate effectively with stakeholders. Government acquisitions experience is helpful but not required. An active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Polygraph is required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field and 14 or more years of experience; or a master’s degree and 12 or more years of experience; or a PhD or JD and 9 or more years of experience. Relevant experience may be substituted for a degree.
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
• Experience serving as a Software Architect, Enterprise Architect, Chief Engineer, Technical Lead, or in a similar role.
• Experience supporting large-scale software, cloud, or enterprise modernization initiatives.
• Strong understanding of cloud computing, application integration, distributed systems, and microservices architectures.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to senior Government and technical stakeholders.
• Experience supporting NRO, Intelligence Community, or DoD customers.
• Experience providing SETA or technical advisory support.
• Knowledge of AWS, Azure, Kubernetes, Docker, and modern DevSecOps practices.
• Familiarity with enterprise architecture frameworks such as DoDAF or TOGAF.
• Experience leading technical reviews, roadmap development, and modernization planning efforts.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in government acquisitions; helpful but not required.
• Experience with Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Super Intelligence (SI).

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable, robust, and secure software architecture solutions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Lead architectural reviews and recommend improvements to existing systems and processes.
• Oversee development to ensure adherence to architectural standards and best practices.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to portfolio teams throughout project lifecycles.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies for software solutions.
• Stay updated on technological trends and incorporate relevant advancements into architectural solutions.
• Prepare documentation and deliver presentations on architectural decisions and project updates.
• Facilitate alignment of Government IT Portfolio strategy with business goals and objectives to support critical milestones and the organization’s future vision.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior