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Are you a critical thinker with the ability to analyze complex business problems and design effective, efficient solutions? Join our team! As a Sr Solution Architect you will be responsible for providing technical expertise and designing innovative solutions to address business challenges. This role requires a strategic thinker who can analyze complex problems, create robust solutions, and ensure consistency across all technology platforms. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in system architecture, excellent communication skills, and a passion for driving technological advancement within the organization.

Are you results driven and passionate for streamlining business processes based on business needs? Come join our team! The Sr Functional Architect is responsible for progressing business requirements from needs, to a conceptual and logical design for implementation readiness in partnership with technical architects. The ability to build and foster strong relationships with both business partners and technical colleagues will be crucial to success, as this role will be expected to present ideas to multiple stakeholders and gain consensus.

The Mission Solutions and Technologies (MST) business area provides affordable, turn-key command/control, communications, integrated ISR, force protection and security solutions worldwide. The MST team has a long legacy of supporting the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, commercial and international customers with years of experience in platform operations, engineering and full lifecycle management across domains – air, land, sea, space and cyber.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand their needs, objectives, and constraints.

+ Analyze current systems and processes to identify areas for improvement and propose scalable solutions.

+ Design and implement robust, high-quality architectural solutions that meet business requirements and align with the company’s technical strategy.

+ Ensure solutions are consistent with enterprise architecture standards and best practices.

+ Lead the development of architectural frameworks, patterns, and standards to promote consistency across the organization.

+ Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams throughout the project lifecycle.

+ Conduct technical evaluations and recommend tools, technologies, and processes to improve productivity and efficiency.

+ Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for architectural designs and solutions.

+ Ensure solutions are secure, scalable, and maintainable by conducting regular reviews and assessments.

+ Act as a liaison between technical teams and business units, facilitating clear communication and understanding.

+ Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies, and incorporate relevant advancements into the organization’s architecture.

Qualifications You Must Have:

+ Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

+ Typically, 10+ years experience as a Solution Architect or similar role, with a strong background in designing and implementing technical solutions.

+ Extensive knowledge of enterprise architecture, system integration, and software development methodologies.

+ Proficiency in cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and related services.

+ Strong understanding of security, scalability, and performance considerations in solution design.

+ Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically and strategically.

+ Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence and drive consensus among stakeholders.

+ An active Top Secret with SCI eligibility U.S. Security Clearance is required

Qualifications We Prefer:

+ Experience with Agile and DevOps practices

+ Relevant certifications (e.g., TOGAF, AWS Certified Solutions Architect)​

This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs.

SNC offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.

SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more (https://www.sncorp.com/careers/total-rewards/) .

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

This position requires current/active Top Secret with SCI eligibility U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use.

Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances. (https://www.dcsa.mil/Personnel-Vetting/Background-Investigations-for-Applicants/Investigations-Clearance-Process/)

SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We’re known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation’s most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the-art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team!

SNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made based on merit without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.