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Federal Senior Solutions Architect is a technical leadership role responsible for designing and implementing advanced IT solutions for federal customers. This individual will collaborate closely with sales teams, engineering teams, and federal agencies to develop and deliver innovative solutions that align with mission-critical requirements. The ideal candidate will possess deep technical expertise, a strong understanding of federal IT environments, and the ability to guide clients through complex architectural decisions.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Proposal & Pre-Sales Support: Lead technical responses for RFPs, RFIs, and customer presentations, ensuring alignment with federal compliance and security requirements.
- Solution Development: Design and deliver scalable, secure, and high-performance IT solutions tailored to federal customers' needs.
- Technical Leadership: Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, translating business challenges into technical solutions.
- Technology Expertise: Stay current with emerging technologies, including cloud computing, cybersecurity, networking, AI/ML, and DevSecOps.
- Collaboration & Strategy: Work closely with sales, engineering, and project teams to develop long-term IT strategies for federal clients.
- Compliance & Security: Ensure solutions meet federal regulatory standards such as FedRAMP, NIST, FISMA, and DoD cybersecurity frameworks.
- Customer Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with federal agencies, program managers, and contracting officers.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 10+ years of experience in IT solutions architecture, system engineering, or technical consulting.
- Proven experience designing and implementing enterprise IT solutions for federal agencies.
- Strong knowledge of federal acquisition processes and compliance frameworks.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Industry certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect, CISSP, CCNP, or equivalent.
- Experience working with federal contract vehicles (e.g., GSA, NASA SEWP, DoD IDIQs).
COMPETENCIES
- Expertise in cloud computing (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and hybrid cloud architectures.
- Deep understanding of networking, cybersecurity, and data center infrastructure.
- Strong ability to lead technical discussions and present complex solutions to federal stakeholders.
- Experience with DevSecOps, automation, and AI-driven technologies.
- Ability to navigate federal procurement cycles and assist in technical proposal development.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical concepts in a clear and professional manner.
Overview
We are seeking a Senior Solutions Architect to join our TekSynap IS Division in a telework capacity.
TekSynap is a fast growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. “Technology moving at the speed of thought” embodies these principles – the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers.
We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays.
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Additional Job Information
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Location: Telework with travel
- Type of environment: Varies
- Noise level: Medium
- Work schedule: Schedule is day shift Monday – Friday. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet business needs.
- Amount of Travel: up to 10%
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE
US Citizenship
OTHER DUTIES
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
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