GXM is seeking a Solutions Architect to join our team to support advanced defense and space-related mission programs focused on Command and Control (C2), mission systems integration, cloud modernization, and enterprise capability delivery.
The ideal candidate will serve as a technical leader responsible for designing and integrating mission solutions across cloud environments, data platforms, applications, infrastructure, and operational systems. This individual will work closely with engineering teams, vendors, mission stakeholders, and enterprise architects to ensure technical solutions align with mission requirements, operational objectives, and architectural standards.
This role requires expertise in solution architecture, systems integration, hybrid cloud environments, enterprise data architectures, and complex technical ecosystems supporting mission-critical operations.
This role is onsite in Colorado Springs, CO. Hybrid flexibility may be available over time based on mission requirements, program execution needs, and achievement of objectives.
Responsibilities- Coordinates with Chief Architect on all technical architecture requirements and decisions.
- Lead technical solution integration activities across mission systems, platforms, applications, and operational environments.
- Design and maintain solution architectures that support mission objectives, enterprise capabilities, scalability, interoperability, and long-term sustainability.
- Develop service decomposition strategies, interface designs, and integration approaches to enable effective communication between systems, services, and external partners.
- Coordinate cross-vendor integration efforts to ensure compatibility, interoperability, and successful delivery of mission capabilities.
- Design hybrid cloud architectures supporting on-premises, cloud, and mission-specific environments.
- Develop architectural approaches supporting multi-classification environments and secure information sharing requirements.
- Design enterprise data architectures, including data storage strategies, cross-domain data models, and integration frameworks.
- Establish data normalization standards and metadata governance practices to improve data consistency, accessibility, and quality across the enterprise.
- Collaborate with engineering teams, cybersecurity personnel, mission stakeholders, and enterprise architects to develop and implement technical solutions.
- Support architecture reviews, technical assessments, design documentation, and solution implementation activities.
Requirements
- U.S. Citizen with active TS/SCI clearance.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or related technical discipline.
- 8+ years of experience in solution architecture, systems architecture, systems engineering, or enterprise technology environments.
- Experience designing and integrating complex systems across applications, infrastructure, cloud environments, and operational platforms.
- Experience with hybrid cloud architectures, distributed systems, enterprise integration, and modern application architectures.
- Experience developing interface specifications, integration strategies, and technical solution designs.
- Experience supporting enterprise data architectures, data management frameworks, or large-scale data environments.
- Familiarity with cloud technologies, APIs, containerization, and modern software delivery practices.
- Strong technical communication, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Desired Qualifications - Experience supporting defense, space, intelligence, or multi-domain operational environments.
- Familiarity with Command and Control (C2) systems, mission systems, or operational mission environments.
- Experience supporting multi-classification architectures, cross-domain solutions, or secure information sharing environments.
- AWS, Azure, TOGAF, or equivalent architecture-related certification preferred.
$135,000-$200,000 salary + annual bonus eligibility + medical/dental/vision/STD/LTD/Life + 401(k) + PTO 
