Job Title: Solutions ArchitectCompany: Innovatus Technology ConsultingLocation: San Diego, CA
Security Clearance: Active Secret Clearance Required
Position OverviewInnovatus Technology is seeking a highly skilled and forward-thinking
Solutions Architect with a strong background in enterprise infrastructure to drive innovative solutions across our portfolio. This role plays a critical part in shaping future business opportunities by partnering closely with Sales and Business Development teams to design, position, and deliver cutting-edge technical solutions.
The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise, strategic thinking, and a collaborative mindset to support both pre-sales and solution delivery efforts-particularly within Department of War (DoW) environments.
Key Responsibilities- Solution Design & Architecture
- Design scalable, secure, and high-performance infrastructure solutions across on-premises, hybrid, and cloud environments
- Translate business requirements into technical architectures that align with customer mission objectives
- Develop and present solution architectures, diagrams, and technical proposals
- Sales & Business Development Collaboration
- Partner with Sales and Business Development teams to identify and qualify new opportunities
- Provide technical leadership during capture efforts, RFP responses, and proposal development
- Support customer engagements, including presentations, demos, and technical briefings
- Customer Engagement
- Serve as a trusted technical advisor to clients, understanding their challenges and aligning solutions accordingly
- Engage with stakeholders at all levels, from technical teams to executive leadership
- Infrastructure Expertise
- Lead the design and integration of complex infrastructure environments (compute, storage, networking, virtualization, and cloud platforms)
- Ensure solutions meet security and compliance requirements, especially in classified environments
- Innovation & Strategy
- Identify emerging technologies and trends to inform future offerings and capabilities
- Contribute to Innovatus Technology's strategic roadmap and solution portfolio
Required Qualifications- Active Secret Clearance (required)
- 15+ years of experience in IT infrastructure, systems engineering, or solutions architecture
- Strong expertise in infrastructure technologies, including:
- Data center architecture
- Virtualization platforms (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V)
- Networking and security principles
- Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or similar)
- Proven experience collaborating with Sales and Business Development teams in a pre-sales or solutioning capacity
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
Preferred Qualifications- Experience working with the U.S. Navy or within Navy-specific programs and environments
- Familiarity with DoD architecture frameworks (e.g., DoDAF) and security standards (e.g., RMF, NIST)
- Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect, VMware, CISSP)
- Experience supporting proposal development and capture management
- Experience or knowledge of application development, especially around MS Power Platform or other low-code solutions
