26-1131: Solutions Architect Lead - Herndon, VA

Solutions Architect Lead  Job ID: 26-1131 Clearance: Top Secret with SCI eligibility Location: DC Metro

Who We Are: Since our inception back in 2006, Navitas has grown to be an industry leader in the digital transformation space, and we’ve served as trusted advisors supporting our client base within the commercial, federal, and state and local markets.

What We Do: At our very core, we’re a group of problem solvers providing our award-winning technology solutions to drive digital acceleration for our customers! With proven solutions, award-winning technologies, and a team of expert problem solvers, Navitas has consistently empowered customers to use technology as a competitive advantage and deliver cutting-edge transformative solutions.

What You’ll Do: The Solutions Architect Lead provides technical leadership for software architecture modernization efforts, establishing standards, governance models, and implementation strategies supporting enterprise platform transformation.

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:• Lead software and services architecture development.

• Define microservices architecture standards and design patterns.
• Establish platform modernization roadmaps and governance frameworks.
• Design AI-enabled service architectures and orchestration capabilities.
• Develop standards for AI integration within enterprise applications.
• Lead architecture reviews and technical decision-making activities.
• Mentor solution architects and development teams.

What You’ll Need:• Active Top Secret (TS) security clearance with SCI eligibility.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or related field, Master preferred
• 10+ years of solution architecture experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading enterprise modernization initiatives.
• Experience with microservices, cloud-native architectures, and DevSecOps.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required security clearance.

Set Yourself Apart With:• Experience leading large-scale federal technology programs.

• AWS or Azure Solutions Architect certification
• Kubernetes (CKA) certification
• SAFe Architect or equivalent preferred.

Salary Range: $120k - $140k

The salary range listed reflects our standard market pay structure. Final compensation will be determined based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s unique qualifications, skills required for the position, professional experience, education, and business needs, at the time of hire.

Equal Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Navitas Business Consulting is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Navitas Human Resources.

Navitas is an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment and opportunities for advancement, compensation, training, and growth according to individual merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, genetic information, disability, veteran-status veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal, state, or local law. Our goal is for each staff member to have the opportunity to grow to the limits of their abilities and to achieve personal and organizational objectives. We will support positive programs for equal treatment of all staff and full utilization of all qualified employees at all levels within Navitas.