Solutions Architect

V2X

9h

About The Position

Working across the globe, V2X builds smart solutions designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure from base to battlefield. We bring 120 years of successful mission support to improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness. Aligned around a shared purpose, our $3.9B company and 16,000 people work alongside our clients, here and abroad, to tackle their most complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism. The Solutions Architect will serve as the technical lead for designing, developing, and implementing advanced mission-critical solutions for the Department of Defense (DoD), allied defense agencies, and commercial industry partners. This role combines deep technical expertise with a strategic understanding of both defense and commercial tech-based mission requirements, ensuring system architectures meet stringent performance, security, and compliance standards while aligning with customer objectives. The Solutions Architect will collaborate closely with program managers, system engineers, cybersecurity professionals, and customer stakeholders to deliver innovative solutions across command-and-control systems, data analytics platforms, AI/ML-enabled capabilities, and next-generation defense and commercial technologies. Candidates should have or be able to apply for a minimum of a DoD SECRET level clearance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related technical field.
• 8+ years of experience in systems architecture, solutions engineering, or related roles within the defense or aerospace sectors.
• Demonstrated experience designing and implementing solutions aligned with DoD or federal frameworks (e.g., RMF, NIST, Zero Trust).
• Expertise in one or more of the following: cloud architectures (AWS GovCloud, Azure Government), AI/ML platforms, C5ISR systems, cybersecurity architectures, or mission systems integration.
• Strong understanding of DoD acquisition lifecycle, MIL-STDs, and system interoperability requirements.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to brief senior leaders and technical audiences.
• Active (Secret/Top Secret/TS-SCI) security clearance or the ability to obtain one.
• U.S. Citizenship Required.
• Demonstrated success in architecting and designing solutions that meet or exceed customer requirements.
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills to include the ability to produce compelling solutions that are easily understood by both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with other architects, business, and IT leaders, and to build and maintain excellent relations with key stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience with systems engineering management and systems engineering management planning.
• Collaborative, highly skilled, motivated, and results-driven individual who enjoys a challenging environment and able to work independently.
• Proven capability to apply creative skills and talents in deriving effective designs in responding to customer’s requirements.
• Continuously expands knowledge and specialization of technology and design patterns.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Systems Engineering, Cybersecurity, or related discipline.
• Industry certifications such as TOGAF, DoDAF, AWS/Azure Solutions Architect, CISSP, or PMP.
• Cloud Certification Preferred.
• Experience with DevSecOps pipelines, containerization (e.g., Kubernetes), and model-based systems engineering (MBSE).
• Prior experience with defense prime contractors or direct DoD program support.

Responsibilities

• Develop enterprise-level solution architectures for defense systems, ensuring scalability, security, and compliance with DoD and federal standards (e.g., NIST, RMF, Zero Trust).
• Translate complex operational requirements into actionable technical designs, diagrams, and system specifications.
• Serve as the primary technical interface between internal engineering teams, business development, and customer stakeholders.
• Guide development teams through system implementation, integration, and testing phases.
• Support capture and proposal efforts by defining technical approaches, creating architecture diagrams, and developing cost-effective solutions.
• Contribute to technical volumes for RFPs/RFIs and present solutions to defense customers as needed.
• Evaluate emerging technologies (e.g., AI/ML, cloud-native systems, edge computing, C5ISR systems) for defense applications.
• Lead prototyping and proof-of-concept activities to validate architectural designs.
• Ensure all solutions comply with DoD cybersecurity requirements, export control regulations, and industry best practices.
• Support accreditation efforts such as ATO (Authority to Operate) processes.

Benefits

• Healthcare coverage
• Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits
• Retirement plan
• Wellness programs
• Paid time off, including holidays
• Learning and Development resources
• Employee assistance resources

What This Job Offers

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