Solutions Architect

Chainalysis Government Solutions • Maryland, MD

6d • $160,000 - $180,000 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Solutions Architect, you will serve as a trusted technical advisor for our most sensitive national security accounts. You will bridge the gap between complex blockchain data and mission-critical objectives, building custom solutions that support the deployment and integration of our projects within highly secure, classified environments.
In this role, you’ll:
Drive the Technical Win: Lead customer-facing technical discussions and efforts to align Chainalysis capabilities with specific national security mission sets.
Operate with High Autonomy: Proactively identify, develop, and demonstrate custom solutions and integrations with minimal supervision. Frequently act as the primary technical representative on-site.
Bridge Classified Environments: Effectively collaborate across different security domains to influence product roadmaps and support cross-team efforts. Translate mission requirements from classified environments to uncleared engineering and product teams.
Enable the Mission: Provide on-site enablement, technical integration support, and use-case demonstrations within customer facilities in Chantilly, VA, Southern Maryland, and the greater DC metropolitan area.
Architect Complex Solutions: Provide guidance on technical challenges ranging from high-level architecture to specific code implementation.
Maintain Operational Access: Ensure consistent engagement with customer/classified systems to maintain active access and operational readiness.
Build Partnerships: Partner with Sales and Account teams to identify new business opportunities and expand our footprint within the national security space.

Requirements

• Active Security Clearance: A current U.S. Government TS/SCI with Counterintelligence (CI) polygraph is required.
• National Security Experience: Proven experience working within national security, with a firm understanding of the unique operational constraints of classified work.
• Geographic Availability: Must be based in the D.C. Metro area and comfortable with frequent on-site visits to Southern Maryland, greater DC metropolitan area, and Chantilly, VA.
• Exceptional Communication: A mastery of "technical diplomacy"—the ability to actively listen, negotiate complex requirements, and convey technical concepts in a way that inspires confidence.
• A Team Mindset. The ability to effectively integrate into a multi-faceted team and become a force multiplier.
• Independence: A self-starter mindset with the ability to conduct solo client visits, perform technical discovery, and manage projects from inception to completion.

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of cryptocurrency ecosystems (mining, DeFi, smart contracts, tracing).
• Experience with Generative AI, Open Source Intelligence (OSINT).
• Capable or open to learn SQL.
• Python is a plus.
• Specialized finance or security certifications such as CAMS, CCAS, CGSS, or CFE.
• Familiarity with relevant government oversight policies, procedures, and security requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead customer-facing technical discussions and efforts to align Chainalysis capabilities with specific national security mission sets.
• Proactively identify, develop, and demonstrate custom solutions and integrations with minimal supervision.
• Act as the primary technical representative on-site.
• Collaborate across different security domains to influence product roadmaps and support cross-team efforts.
• Translate mission requirements from classified environments to uncleared engineering and product teams.
• Provide on-site enablement, technical integration support, and use-case demonstrations within customer facilities.
• Provide guidance on technical challenges ranging from high-level architecture to specific code implementation.
• Ensure consistent engagement with customer/classified systems to maintain active access and operational readiness.
• Partner with Sales and Account teams to identify new business opportunities and expand our footprint within the national security space.

What This Job Offers

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