Solutions Architect

SilverEdge Government Solutions • Reston, VA

5h

About The Position

SilverEdge is a premier provider of innovative cyber, software, and intelligence solutions, addressing mission-critical challenges for the Department of Defense (DoD), Intelligence Community (IC), and beyond. We are dedicated to delivering impactful results to meet mission goals through cutting-edge technology and expertise. We are seeking a Solutions Architect to join our dynamic team. This individual will play a pivotal role in developing innovative and effective solutions for our DoD customers within the IC sector. We are seeking a highly skilled Solutions Architect to serve as a senior technical contributor on our team. This role bridges the gap between engineering excellence and customer engagement. You will work closely with sales leadership and customers to understand mission requirements, demonstrate technical capabilities, produce Concept of Operations (CONOPS) documents, and architect solutions that align with customer needs. This is not a purely behind-the-desk engineering role—you will be customer-facing, articulate, and capable of translating complex technical solutions into clear, compelling narratives.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in a Solutions Architect, Systems Engineer, or Senior Technical Consultant role.
• Demonstrated experience producing CONOPS , technical proposals, or similar operational planning documents.
• Strong experience with cloud infrastructure platforms , specifically: Amazon Web Services (AWS) Microsoft Azure
• Excellent communication and presentation skills — ability to engage both technical and non-technical audiences, including C-suite and mission stakeholders.
• Experience in customer-facing or pre-sales technical roles with a track record of supporting successful engagements.
• Strong understanding of networking, security, compute, and storage concepts in cloud and hybrid environments.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple engagements simultaneously, and adapt to shifting priorities.
• Strong Understand of AI concepts
• Must have an active governemnet issued clearance with poly

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools, including: Terraform Packer
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions).
• Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, ECS/EKS, AKS).
• Relevant cloud certifications such as: AWS Solutions Architect (Associate or Professional) Azure Solutions Architect Expert HashiCorp Terraform Associate
• Experience working in government, defense, or regulated industries (familiarity with FedRAMP, NIST, ITAR, or similar frameworks is a plus).
• Understanding of zero trust architecture principles and modern cybersecurity frameworks.
• Experience with scripting and automation (Python, Bash, PowerShell).
• Familiarity with data analytics, AI/ML platforms, or mission-specific tooling relevant to the customer base.
• Bachelor Degree in related technical competency.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the sales team and leadership in customer-facing meetings, discovery sessions, and technical demonstrations.
• Gather requirements from stakeholders and produce comprehensive Concept of Operations documents that clearly articulate proposed solutions, operational workflows, and system architectures.
• Architect end-to-end technical solutions tailored to customer environments, constraints, and objectives.
• Build and deliver live demos and proof-of-concept environments that showcase platform capabilities and value propositions.
• Serve as the primary technical resource during the sales cycle—answering technical questions, addressing concerns, and building customer confidence.
• Work with engineering, product, and delivery teams to ensure proposed solutions are feasible, scalable, and aligned with organizational capabilities.
• Produce high-quality technical documentation including architecture diagrams, integration plans, CONOPS and white papers as needed.

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer

What This Job Offers

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