About this opportunity
CACI International Inc. lists this Chief Solutions Architect National Harbor, MD, US opportunity in northern, Kentucky. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Title: Chief Solutions Architect
Job Category: Information Technology
Time Type: Full time
Minimum Clearance Required to Start:
Employee Type: Regular
Percentage of Travel Required:
Type of Travel:
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The Opportunity:
CACI is seeking a Chief Solutions Architect to serve as the senior technical and strategic leader responsible for shaping, governing, and delivering enterprise-scale technology solutions for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). This role primarily supports growth efforts from inception to delivery, ensuring solutions are innovative, secure, scalable, and executable, but may support program delivery teams in implemented proposed solutions. The Chief Solutions Architect partners closely with executive leadership, capture teams, program management, and customers to translate complex requirements into integrated, value-driven architectures. The ideal candidate will have excellent listening and questioning skills with the ability to work directly with Government customers to decompose and identify problems and opportunities. Because of the scale and complexity, candidates need to possess a broad degree of technical expertise. Candidates will be required to support written/oral presentations as part of DHS capture initiatives.
This is a hybrid position required 2-3 days onsite in Oxon Hill, MD.
Responsibilities:
Serve as the enterprise authority for solution architecture across multiple DHS capture efforts and active programs
Lead the development of end-to-end technical solutions spanning infrastructure, cloud, applications, cybersecurity, data, and IT service management
Support early-stage and active capture efforts by developing initial solution concepts, technical strategies, architectures, and roadmaps
Ensure continuity between proposed capture solutions and post-award execution, supporting on-program modernization and transformation initiatives
Partner with business development, capture managers, and delivery leadership to balance innovation, risk, cost, schedule, and operational feasibility
Engage directly with DHS stakeholders to understand mission needs and clearly articulate solution value
Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend adoption aligned to enterprise strategy and DHS priorities
Support program execution by guiding technical decisions, resolving complex issues, and mitigating technical risk
Qualifications:
Required:
Ability to Obtain DHS EOD Public Trust Clearance
Bachelors (or equivalent) plus 15 years of experience. Equivalency includes AA + 17 total years of work experience, MA + 12 years of experience or 21 total years of work experience
10+ years of progressive experience in enterprise IT, solution architecture, or systems engineering roles
Demonstrated experience supporting capture efforts, including development of initial capture team solution concepts, architectures, and technical strategies, with the ability to transition into on-program technology transformation initiatives post-award
Proven ability to design and lead large-scale, complex, multi-domain IT solutions from concept through execution
Exceptional oral and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex technical solutions, roadmaps, and trade-offs to executives, capture teams, and government stakeholders
Demonstrated experience developing, communicating, and defending solution architectures and multi-year technology roadmaps aligned to modernization and transformation goals
Strong understanding of enterprise IT domains, including:Cloud and hybrid infrastructure
Application and systems architecture
Cybersecurity and Zero Trust principles
Data, analytics, and integration
IT service management and operations
Desired:
Relevant industry certifications (e.g., AWS/Azure/GCP Architect, TOGAF, CISSP, ITIL, SAFe, or similar)
Experience leading large enterprise modernization initiatives, including cloud migration, digital transformation, Zero Trust, DevSecOps, Digital Employee Experience (DEX)
Familiarly performing technology analysis of alternative, technical risk assessments, and trade-off analysis
Prior experience in a Chief Architect, Principal Architect, or equivalent senior technical leadership role
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What You Can Expect:
A culture of integrity.
At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.
An environment of trust.
CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.
A focus on continuous growth.
Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.
Pay Range:
There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities.
Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.
The proposed salary range for this position is:
$131,800 - $290,000
CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.
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