Senior Solution Architect

Chenega Corporation • Arlington, VA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Solution Architect designs integrated technical solutions supporting digital modernization initiatives across CDAO programs. Directly supports CDAO stakeholders while ensuring quality deliverables.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in solution architecture or systems architecture.
• Experience designing enterprise IT solutions supporting federal programs.
• Active Secret security clearance required (or higher).

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting DoD, CDAO, Joint Staff, or Combatant Command digital modernization, AI, data analytics, or enterprise technology initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience designing and implementing cloud-native and hybrid architectures leveraging AWS, Azure, Kubernetes, microservices, and API-driven integrations.
• Experience leading architecture efforts for large-scale system modernization, application migration, and enterprise platform integration within federal environments.
• Professional certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert, TOGAF, or equivalent.
• Ability to work on-site 5 days a week
• Ability to work independently and yet be effective within a team setting
• Must be capable of managing multiple efforts with time-related constraints in a fast-paced contracting environment
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with diverse internal and external stakeholder groups and individuals
• Friendly presence, helpful attitude, good interpersonal skills, and ability to work well with others.
• Excellent skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and other Office applications
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Applications, and experience working in a home office setting, as well as the ability to train end users on frequently asked technical issues.
• Ability to provide technical assistance and support over the phone; good phone skills, professional demeanor, and previous customer service experience strongly desired.
• Good problem-solving skills; ability to visualize a problem/situation and think abstractly to solve it

Responsibilities

• Design enterprise-level technology solutions supporting AI, data, and mission systems.
• Develop system architectures integrating cloud services, analytics platforms, and enterprise applications.
• Support modernization and migration initiatives across legacy and modern IT environments.
• Conduct architecture reviews and provide technical recommendations.
• Collaborate with program leadership and technical teams to deliver scalable solutions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• professional development is embedded in your employer’s core culture
• opportunities to help sharpen skills in addition to hands-on experience in the global, fast-changing business world
• on-the-job learning experiences
• formal development programs
• well-being programs

What This Job Offers

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