Solution Architect

Accenture Federal Services • Chantilly, VA

12d • $130,200 - $265,300

About The Position

At Accenture Federal Services, our purpose is to help the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer, and to improve people's lives. Our 13,000+ employees are dedicated to leveraging technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations. Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within the global Accenture network. We are recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, offering a supportive community where you can grow, learn, and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, and industry training. Join us to drive meaningful, lasting change that advances missions and the government forward.

Requirements

• 8 to 10+ years of experience in one or more of the following areas: Cloud Computing, Cloud Data Architecture and Cloud Technology Architecture, Software Design and Architecture, Application Integration, Security and Compliance, Stakeholder Communication, Cloud Cost Modeling, AWS Architecture.
• Analyzing and recommending technologies (software, hardware, infrastructure).
• Managing technical practices and introducing technical vision.
• Examining current systems architecture and identifying dependencies and gaps.
• Collaborating with technical staff to recommend effective solutions.
• Testing, integrating, and programming software systems.
• Initiating, supervising, and developing requirements for complex programs.
• Leading high-visibility or mission-critical projects.
• Overseeing and mentoring less senior staff.
• Active TS/SCI with Poly security clearance is required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in solution architecture.
• Recognized industry leadership in cloud or systems architecture.
• Certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, and/or Google Professional Cloud Architect.
• Experience with cloud cost optimization tools.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance frameworks (e.g., HIPAA, GDPR, FedRAMP).
• Experience with large-scale application migrations to the cloud.
• Advanced proficiency in security best practices for cloud environments.

Responsibilities

• Shape the technical vision and direction of complex solutions, ensuring seamless integration of software and infrastructure components to meet organizational goals.
• Analyze current systems, identify critical dependencies and gaps, and recommend innovative approaches leveraging cloud computing, application integration, and security advancements.
• Collaborate closely with technical teams to design, test, and implement robust architectures.
• Manage the technical practice to ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Address specific technical challenges by programming, integrating, and validating software systems, ensuring effectiveness and compliance with industry standards.
• Apply engineering disciplines across the entire solution lifecycle: planning, design, analysis, coding, testing, rollout, and support.
• Initiate, supervise, and develop requirements for complex programs.
• Lead high-visibility or mission-critical projects.
• Oversee and mentor less senior staff.

Benefits

• Hands-on experience
• Certifications
• Industry training
• Wide variety of benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed