Solutions Architect

Trace Systems • Tampa, FL

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Trace Systems is actively recruiting for a Solutions Architect to support the EAGLE-I contract in Tampa, FL. This position is part of a pipeline, meaning it's not currently open but may become available in the near future. We appreciate your interest and encourage you to stay connected for future opportunities.

Requirements

• Active, in-scope US Government issued Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• 10+ years leading architecture governance (DoDAF views, ICDs, trades), TRR/ERB/CCB, and tech insertion across CONUS/OCONUS
• 10+ years architecting system-of-systems for C2ISR (SATCOM, IP/MPLS/SDN, cross-domain)
• 8140 / IAT Level III (CompTIA Security+ OR Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) etc.)
• Expertise in RMF and ATO processes, with extensive experience applying STIG inheritance, designing COOP and high‑availability architectures, and engineering resilient enterprise systems

Nice To Haves

• 15+ years leading architecture governance (DoDAF views, ICDs, trades), TRR/ERB/CCB, and tech insertion across CONUS/OCONUS
• 20+ years architecting system-of-systems for C2ISR (SATCOM, IP/MPLS/SDN, cross-domain)
• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) OR Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certifications
• BS or MS in relevant technical field

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical authority across systems, networks, and cyber, guiding mission-driven architecture, interoperability, and resilience for sensor data backhaul across air/maritime/ground domains.
• Define and govern reference architectures, standards, and roadmaps (DoDAF/TOGAF), align designs to zero-trust, RMF/ATO, STIGs, and COOP objectives, and drive tech insertion for emerging platforms (including unmanned systems).
• Lead trades, modeling, and interface control (ICDs/data flows).
• Chair design reviews, TEMs, and TRBs.
• Coordinate with PMO, cyber, and NOC/operations.
• Deliver strategy and resilience plans, architecture diagrams/views, technical reports, and performance optimization recommendations.
• Mentor engineering teams and synchronize field/FRS feedback to ensure continuous improvement and mission readiness across CONUS/OCONUS sites.
• Other duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED