Sr. Solutions Architect

CGI

$120K — $150K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
  • Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
  • Minimum of seven years in solutions architecture with experience in classified environments.
  • Certifications including AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or Google Professional Cloud Architect preferred.
  • Experience integrating solutions with cloud platforms and cybersecurity tools.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and implement innovative solutions for classified data processing systems.
  • Analyze and optimize solution architectures for performance, scalability, and security.
  • Collaborate with teams to support deployment and maintenance activities of solutions.
  • Maintain architecture documentation and ensure federal compliance.
  • Lead stakeholder presentations and architecture strategy workshops.
  • Architect integration pipelines and develop system dashboards and KPIs.
  • Mentor junior architects and establish governance for content lifecycle.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to be an owner from day one, promoting a sense of partnership.
  • Access to global capabilities to enhance ideas and solutions.
  • Supportive leadership focused on employee health and long-term career growth.
  • Collaborative work environment with values of teamwork, respect, and belonging.
Full Job Description
Sr. Solutions Architect

Category: Architecture

Main location: United States, District of Columbia, Washington

Position ID:J0226-2314

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Description:

CGI Federal is a leader in providing IT and cybersecurity solutions, dedicated to supporting mission-critical defense and intelligence initiatives. We are committed to enhancing national security through innovative technology and expert collaboration.
As a Senior Solutions Architect at CGI Federal, you will lead the design, development, and implementation of innovative solutions for a federal law enforcement agency's classified environment. This role involves hands-on architecture design combined with client-facing consulting, translating complex requirements into scalable solutions, mentoring junior architects, and advising stakeholders on technology strategy, metrics, and governance.

Your future duties and responsibilities:

Design, develop, and implement innovative solutions for a federal law enforcement agency's classified data processing systems directorate.
Analyze and optimize solution architectures to ensure performance, scalability, and security across classified environments.
Collaborate with cybersecurity, network, and software development teams to integrate solutions, develop use cases, and support deployment and maintenance activities.
Support system authorization and continuous monitoring activities, maintain comprehensive architecture documentation, and ensure solutions align with federal standards and mission requirements.
Lead architecture strategy workshops, roadmap development, and stakeholder presentations.
Architect integration pipelines, develop architectural specifications, dashboards, and KPIs.
Align solution development to NIST SP 800-53 and ISCM requirements.
Extend solution capabilities to AWS/Azure/GCP and integrate with automation and orchestration tools.
Establish content lifecycle governance and mentor junior staff.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
Minimum of seven (7) years in solutions architecture with expertise in designing and implementing secure solutions in classified environments.
One or more of the following certifications:
AWS Certified Solutions Architect
Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
Google Professional Cloud Architect
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Desired:

Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
Experience in federal government or diplomatic environment at the department level or experience supporting classified environments within federal law enforcement or Intelligence Community organizations.
Experience integrating solutions with cybersecurity tools, network infrastructure, and cloud platforms.
Experience with solutions in hybrid/zero-trust architectures.
Knowledge of NIST cybersecurity frameworks (800-53, 800-171, 800-190).
Additional cloud certifications (AWS, Azure, GCP).

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What you can expect from us:

Together, as owners, let's turn meaningful insights into action.

Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you'll reach your full potential because...

You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That's why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company's strategy and direction.

Your work creates value. You'll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.

You'll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You'll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.

Come join our team-one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.

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