Solutions Architect - Cortex

Vantor • Herndon, VA

8d • $137,000 - $228,000

About The Position

Vantor is forging the new frontier of spatial intelligence, helping decision makers and operators navigate what’s happening now and shape what’s coming next. Vantor is a place for problem solvers, changemakers, and go-getters—where people are working together to help our customers see the world differently, and in doing so, be seen differently. Come be part of a mission, not just a job, where you can: Shape your own future, build the next big thing, and change the world. To be eligible for this position, you must be a U.S. Citizen. This position requires an active U.S. Government security clearance, applicants who do not currently hold the required clearance will not be eligible for consideration. Employment for cleared roles is contingent upon verification of clearance status.

Export Control/ITAR: Certain roles may be subject to U.S. export control laws, requiring U.S. person status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). Please review the job details below. Vantor is hiring a Solutions Architect for our AI/ML-powered Cortex products to serve as a product strategist for defense and intelligence customers, bridging mission needs with technical solutions. This role will partner closely with Product, Engineering, and the US Government Account teams to shape opportunities, drive deployments, and refine the Cortex product roadmap. Acting as the subject matter expert, the Solutions Architect leads customer engagements, proposals, and industry representation to accelerate growth in the US Government market.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field. Advanced degrees are preferred but not required.
• Government security Secret Clearance
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• 5+ years of proven experience in a relevant technology domain, with preference for AI/ML and Computer Vision.
• Understanding of U.S. Government infrastructure and security requirements.
• Strong understanding of technical concepts related to managing cloud-based data and machine learning pipelines (e.g., AWS)
• Experience with DevOps tools and automation platforms like Terraform, Ansible, or similar technologies
• Significant software development experience with Python, JavaScript, or similar

Nice To Haves

• TS/SCI Clearance
• Experience with developing product demonstrations and proofs of concept to showcase the capabilities and benefits of solutions to potential customers
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience working with US Government customers, including those in technical and leadership positions.
• Strong experience deploying AI/ML capabilities against large geospatial datasets, storage, access patterns and formats
• Creative problem solver and a team player
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with remote and/or geographically distributed teams
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Experience working in Agile delivery environments, using frameworks like Scrum and Kanban

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted technical advisor for defense and intelligence customers, translating mission needs into innovative, mission-ready solutions
• Partner with Product, Engineering, and Account Leads to align customer requirements with Cortex’s capabilities, roadmaps, and deployment schedules.
• Turn customer requirements into actionable feature requests; participate in decomp, scoping, and prioritization with Product.
• Lead technical discussions, solution workshops, and product demonstrations to showcase Cortex’s value to customers and stakeholders
• Provide market and customer insights to shape product development, proposals, pricing strategies, and growth opportunities.
• Represent Cortex as a subject matter expert at customer engagements, industry forums, and conferences
• Support business development efforts, including white papers, RFP responses, and solution strategy for USG opportunities
• Maintain awareness of the competitive landscape and ensure Cortex is differentiated across customer missions and use cases

Benefits

• Vantor offers a competitive total rewards package that goes beyond the standard, including a robust 401(k) with company match, mental health resources, and unique perks like student loan repayment assistance, adoption reimbursement and pet insurance to support all aspects of your life.
• You can find more information on our benefits at: https://www.Vantor.com/careers
• this position is incentive eligible with a target based on contribution, company performance, and/or individual results achieved; the specific incentive plan and target amount will be determined based on the role and breadth of contributions.

What This Job Offers

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