Solutions Architect (IT) (Washington)

Job Title : Solutions Architect

Overview About Us Working across the globe, V2X builds smart solutions designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure from base to battlefield. We bring 120 years of successful mission support to improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness. Aligned around a shared purpose, our $3.9B company and 16,000 people work alongside our clients, here and abroad, to tackle their most complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism.

Responsibilities

What You'll Do : The Solutions Architect will serve as the technical lead for designing, developing, and implementing advanced mission-critical solutions for the Department of War (DoD), allied defense agencies, and commercial industry partners. This role combines deep technical expertise with a strategic understanding of both defense and commercial tech-based mission requirements, ensuring system architectures meet stringent performance, security, and compliance standards while aligning with customer objectives. The Solutions Architect will collaborate closely with program managers, system engineers, cybersecurity professionals, and customer stakeholders to deliver innovative solutions across command-and-control systems, data analytics platforms, AI / ML-enabled capabilities, and next-generation defense and commercial technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Solution Design & Architecture : Develop enterprise-level solution architectures for defense systems, ensuring scalability, security, and compliance with DoD and federal standards.
• Technical Leadership & Collaboration : Serve as the primary technical interface between internal engineering teams, business development, and customer stakeholders.
• Proposal & Business Development Support : Support capture and proposal efforts by defining technical approaches, creating architecture diagrams, and developing cost-effective solutions.
• Technology Integration & Innovation : Evaluate emerging technologies for defense applications. Lead prototyping and proof-of-concept activities to validate architectural designs.
• Compliance & Security : Ensure all solutions comply with DoD cybersecurity requirements, export control regulations, and industry best practices. Support accreditation efforts.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications : Education / Experience Requirements : Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related technical field (Master's preferred). 8+ years of experience in systems architecture, solutions engineering, or related roles within the defense or aerospace sectors. Demonstrated experience designing and implementing solutions aligned with DoD or federal frameworks. Expertise in one or more of the following : cloud architectures, AI / ML platforms, C5ISR systems, cybersecurity architectures, or mission systems integration. Strong understanding of DoD acquisition lifecycle, MIL-STDs, and system interoperability requirements. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in Systems Engineering, Cybersecurity, or related discipline. Industry certifications such as TOGAF, DoDAF, AWS / Azure Solutions Architect, CISSP, or PMP. Cloud Certification Preferred. Experience with DevSecOps pipelines, containerization, and model-based systems engineering. Prior experience with defense prime contractors or direct DoD program support.

Other Requirements

Active (Secret / Top Secret / TS-SCI) security clearance or the ability to obtain one (preferred) U.S. Citizenship Required.

Skills

Demonstrated success in architecting and designing solutions that meet or exceed customer requirements. Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce compelling solutions that are easily understood by both technical and non-technical audiences. Demonstrated ability to collaborate with other architects, business, and IT leaders, and to build and maintain excellent relations with key stakeholders. Demonstrated experience with systems engineering management and planning. Collaborative, highly skilled, motivated, and results-driven individual who enjoys a challenging environment and is able to work independently. Proven capability to apply creative skills and talents in deriving effective designs in responding to customers' requirements. Continuously expands knowledge and specialization in technology and design patterns.

What We Bring

At V2X, we strive to be market competitive in our total reward offerings. The successful candidate's starting pay will be based on, but not limited to, their job-related experience. The following salary range is intended to display the value of the company's base pay : USD $170,000 - $220,000. Employee benefits include the following : Healthcare coverage, life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits, retirement plan, wellness programs, paid time off, including holidays, learning and development resources, and employee assistance resources. Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time and may be modified at the discretion of the company, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit plans. At V2X, we are deeply committed to both equal employment opportunity, including protection for Veterans and individuals with disabilities, and fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We ensure all individuals are treated with fairness, respect, and dignity, recognizing the strength that comes from a workforce rich in diverse experiences, perspectives, and skills.