AWS Solutions Architect (Top Secret cleared)

Key Responsibilities

• Own and lead the full solution architecture for a new system build across design development integration and deployment

• Define technical architecture frameworks and standards aligned with DCSA DoD and federal security requirements

• Translate mission and business requirements into scalable secure technical solutions

• Serve as the technical authority across the program guiding engineering teams and system integrators

• Design and implement cloud-native architectures using AWS services

• Oversee Java-based application architecture and development patterns

• Ensure system compliance with NIST RMF and DoD cybersecurity standards

• Collaborate closely with program managers cybersecurity DevOps and stakeholders across government and contractor teams

• Support system modernization performance optimization and long-term sustainment strategies

• Contribute to technical documentation solution roadmaps and architecture reviews

Required Qualifications

• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility

• 10 years of experience in software engineering systems architecture or solution architecture

• At least 2 years of supporting federal or DoD programs preferably DCSA

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in related field

• Prior experience supporting DCSA or similar national security programs

• Strong hands-on experience with AWS cloud architecture and services

• Advanced experience designing and building Java-based enterprise systems

• Proven experience leading net-new solution builds from concept through production

• Familiarity with DevSecOps pipelines and CI/CD in AWS environments

• Experience with modern microservices APIs and container-based architectures

• Background in system modernization or legacy system replacement efforts

• AWS certifications or equivalent cloud credentials

• Strong understanding of secure system design and compliance in regulated environments

• Ability to lead technical teams and influence architecture decisions across multiple stakeholders
  

What Youll Bring

• Strategic architectural thinking combined with hands-on technical depth

• Ability to balance mission requirements security and performance

• Leadership presence and comfort owning technical decisions

• Strong communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences

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