Solutions Architect

GRVTY • Chantilly, VA

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About The Position

Join GRVTY’s mission-focused team as a Solutions Architect on a dynamic, fast-paced team. In this role, you will be at the forefront of solving our nation’s hardest problems by transforming complex, high-stakes requirements into technical realities. You will serve as the primary engine for clarity, taking ambiguous customer-provided Statements of Work and deconstructing them into modular, resilient, and executable software architectures. Your work won't just guide developers; it will provide the architectural backbone for mission-critical systems that safeguard national security and drive technical superiority.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI clearance with ability to obtain a CI/Poly.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field or equivalent hands-on experience.
• A proven ability to take "messy" or highly complex problem sets and organize them into clean, modular system designs.
• A background in modern software development with the ability to evaluate the trade-offs between various languages, databases, and frameworks.
• Deep familiarity with Linux-based environments and an understanding of how modern software interacts with the OS layer.
• Strong experience with containerization (Kubernetes), microservices patterns, and designing for highly distributed environments.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with AWS or other cloud platforms.
• Experience with configuration management or infrastructure automation tools.
• Experience supporting production systems and operational teams.
• Familiarity with the unique security constraints and deployment challenges found within the Defense and Intelligence communities.
• The ability to explain complex architectural trade-offs to both engineering teams and non-technical mission stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Deconstructing customer Statements of Work (SOWs) into clear, actionable technical roadmaps and specifications.
• Breaking down complex mission problems into specific software components, subcomponents, and well-defined API contracts.
• Defining Linux-based software structures capable of running on public cloud or restricted, customer-provided cloud-native infrastructure.
• Ensuring all architectural designs support high-velocity Agile development and automated CI/CD workflows for rapid capability delivery.

Benefits

• Robust health plan including medical, dental, and vision
• Health Savings Account with company contribution
• Annual Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401k with generous company match
• Training and Development Opportunities
• Award Programs
• Variety of Company Sponsored Events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree