Strategic Solutions Architect

Atlas Technologies • North Charleston, SC

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Atlas Tech is seeking a Strategic Solutions Architect to support its defense, federal, and commercial technology portfolio. The role shapes technical strategies throughout the sales lifecycle by partnering with clients, business development teams, and technical delivery groups to turn complex requirements into tailored, achievable solutions. The architect acts as a trusted technical advisor during opportunity discovery and shaping, develops solution architectures and roadmaps, and helps position Atlas Tech’s capabilities for prospective clients.

The position works with Atlas Tech’s Operations, Innovation, and Engineering teams to ensure proposed solutions are feasible, compliant, differentiated, and aligned with customer timelines and delivery risks. It also supports capture and business development activities through technical strategy, proposal contributions, demonstrations, proof-of-concepts, and presentations. The role contributes to evolving company offerings based on customer feedback, market signals, and emerging technologies.

The role is based in Charleston, SC; Alexandria, VA; or Virginia Beach, VA. Hybrid work is preferred, with remote work optional based on location. U.S. citizenship is required. An active Secret clearance is preferred. A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is preferred, though equivalent experience may be considered.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Five or more years of experience designing IT solutions.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to executive and technical audiences.
• Strong understanding of networking, compute, storage, and cybersecurity.
• Expertise in machine learning, data science, software engineering, and cloud architecture.
• Experience with Zero Trust architectures, identity, and secure access solutions.
• Experience designing solutions across hybrid cloud, edge, and on-premises environments.
• Familiarity with non-FAR-based acquisition pathways, such as OTAs and Rapid Capabilities Offices.
• Familiarity with resilient communications, SDN, SD-LAN, SD-WAN, SASE, and secure mobility.
• Ability to create architecture diagrams and technical documentation.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.

Nice To Haves

• Active Secret clearance preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience is considered.
• Experience in DoW or DHS environments preferred.
• Exposure to DevSecOps, automation, and infrastructure-as-code is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct technical discovery and scoping sessions to understand client mission challenges, technology gaps, and desired outcomes.
• Identify and qualify business opportunities through client interaction, market awareness, and alignment with technical capabilities.
• Build customer stakeholder relationships and capture insights that inform solution strategy and pursuit planning.
• Advise customers during early opportunity shaping, influencing requirements and positioning Atlas Tech capabilities.
• Translate customer needs into tailored architectures, technical roadmaps, and solution concepts.
• Develop and present solution briefs, white papers, and conceptual designs that articulate mission value.
• Collaborate with Operations, Innovation, and Engineering to ensure solutions are feasible, compliant, and competitively differentiated.
• Create architecture diagrams, system models, interface designs, and other artifacts for proposals and customer engagements.
• Support Business Development and Capture Teams with technical strategy, competitive analysis, and solution development.
• Work with Operations to align solution strategies with innovation, technical readiness, customer timelines, delivery risk, and competitive positioning.
• Lead or contribute to technical sections of Enhanced White Papers, RPPs, RFPs, and RFI responses.
• Conduct capability demonstrations, proof-of-concepts, and technology evaluations.
• Present solutions to customer executives, technical teams, and review boards.
• Track industry trends, emerging technologies, and mission-focused capabilities relevant to Atlas Tech’s markets.
• Help evolve Atlas Tech offerings based on customer feedback and market signals.
• Contribute to internal solution development, including new capabilities, service offerings, and go-to-market strategies.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and salary.
• Comprehensive and generous benefits package.
• Training resources and internal skills enhancement opportunities.
• Education reimbursement for outside learning resources or higher education.
• Opportunity to work on impactful projects supporting national security and critical infrastructure.

What This Job Offers

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