Solutions Architect - Cyber Security & Networking

Paragon Micro Inc

$120K — $145K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience in infrastructure architecture, systems design, or IT engineering, with expertise in secure environments.
  • Deep technical proficiency in Networking and Cyber Security.
  • Experience designing strategic architecture plans within federal or highly regulated environments.
  • Strong understanding of enterprise IT operations, security architectures, automation, and systems integration.
  • Exceptional communication skills, capable of explaining complex solutions to diverse audiences.
  • Comfortable leading technical workshops and solution meetings.

Responsibilities

  • Architect, design, and deliver secure and scalable infrastructure solutions across various environments.
  • Identify risks and recommend scalable architectures for immediate and future needs.
  • Collaborate with Account Executives and Engineers to create tailored solutions for customer objectives.
  • Lead discussions with customers to translate their mission needs into technology solutions, emphasizing value and ROI.
  • Evaluate and integrate emerging infrastructure and security technologies for federal clients.
  • Guide Proof of Concept efforts to validate solution feasibility in complex environments.
  • Support vendor evaluations to ensure optimal security, compliance, and performance tooling.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a hybrid environment with flexibility in location and work style.
  • Access to continuous learning and professional development opportunities.
  • Participation in a collaborative work culture that values customer success and tactical execution.
  • Engagement with an innovative team at the forefront of cybersecurity and networking solutions.
Full Job Description
Job Type

Full-time

Description

What You'll Do
  • Architect, design, and deliver secure and scalable infrastructure solutions across networking and cyber security and on-prem environments.
  • Identify risks and recommend strategic, scalable architectures that address both near-term needs and long-term growth.
  • Collaborate closely with Account Executives and Engineers to tailor solutions that address customer objectives and business outcomes.
  • Lead customer conversations to translate mission needs into technology solutions, clearly articulating value and ROI.
  • Evaluate and integrate emerging infrastructure and security technologies to support continuous innovation for our federal clients.
  • Guide Proof of Concept efforts to explore and validate solution feasibility for complex customer environments.
  • Support vendor evaluations and assessments to ensure optimal tooling and integration for security, compliance, and performance.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor internally and externally, influencing both the customer journey and Paragon Micro's growth strategy.
  • Cultivate relationships with vendors, partners, suppliers, and federal customers to amplify our technical capabilities and brand.
  • Stay current on industry trends, compliance standards, and best practices to maintain thought leadership in your domain.

Key Success Criteria
  • Trusted technical advisor with a credible presence in customer, vendor, and internal stakeholder engagements.
  • Strong breadth of technical knowledge, with deep experience in designing and integrating complex systems.
  • Strategic thinker with the ability to influence outcomes, lead cross-functional collaboration, and execute with excellence.
  • Adept at aligning technology solutions with business needs-able to pivot from C-level strategy discussions to detailed technical conversations.
  • Self-starter who thrives in a hybrid work environment and is comfortable leading large-scale meetings and technical workshops.
  • Demonstrates resilience, creativity, and passion when solving challenges that others see as roadblocks.


Requirements

  • 8+ years of experience in infrastructure architecture, systems design, or IT engineering, with demonstrated expertise in secure environments.
  • Deep technical proficiency in Networking and Cyber Security.
  • Relevant technology certifications are a plus
  • Proven success designing and executing strategic architecture plans within federal, enterprise, or highly regulated environments.
  • Strong understanding of enterprise IT operations, security architectures, automation, and systems integration.
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex solutions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Comfortable leading technical whiteboarding sessions, solution workshops, and customer briefings.
  • Active and applicable industry certifications.
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen.

What You Bring to the Team
  • Strategic mindset balanced with practical execution.
  • Curiosity, optimism, and a continuous drive to learn and grow.
  • Collaborative spirit and a bias for action.
  • Sincere investment in customer success and delivering mission outcomes.
  • A sense of humor and humility-we take our work seriously, not ourselves.

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