Imagineeer is a fast-growing SBA 8(a) Small Disadvantaged Business headquartered in Arlington, VA, delivering federal AI modernization across health, defense, homeland security, and transportation. We design, test, and deploy secure, AI-ready systems that move agencies from pilots to production without breaking governance, compliance, or mission continuity. Our Mission Studio model creates shared environments where policy, data, security, and operations come together. We are capability-driven and competitive by design, not program-dependent. Our leadership has operated inside the federal systems we now transform, bringing institutional knowledge that accelerates delivery and reduces risk. If real delivery motivates you more than slides, and you want your work to compound across programs and agencies, Imagineeer is growing and we are building the team to match.

About the role

The Solutions Architect provides technical leadership and architectural design expertise to support federal IT programs. This role is responsible for designing and implementing scalable, secure, and mission-aligned technology solutions that integrate business, operational, and IT objectives. The Solutions Architect will partner with stakeholders, program managers, and technical teams to ensure system designs meet federal standards, agency requirements, and long-term modernization strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the design and development of enterprise-level technical solutions across applications, systems, and infrastructure.

Translate business and mission needs into technical architectures, ensuring alignment with federal IT strategy, security, and compliance requirements.

Evaluate, recommend, and implement modern technologies including cloud platforms, COTS/GOTS solutions, and open-source tools.

Create architectural diagrams, design specifications, andimplementationroadmaps.

Guidefull lifecycle solution delivery, including requirements analysis, system design, development, testing, deployment, and sustainment.

Provide hands-on support in migrating legacy applications to cloud or hybrid environments.

Ensure compliance with federal cybersecurity, accessibility (Section 508), and records management requirements.

Collaborate with development, security, and operations teams in Agile/DevSecOpsenvironments.

Conduct trade-off analyses, proof-of-concepts, and technology assessments to support decision-making.

Present architecture strategies and technical recommendations to senior federal leadership and oversight bodies.

Mentor technical teams and provide best practices for system integration, performance optimization, and scalability.

Qualifications and Skills:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field.

7+ years of experience in IT architecture, systems engineering, or solution design.

Proven experience designing and implementing enterprise-scale solutions, preferably in the federal sector.

Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and hybrid architecture models.

Familiarity with modern development frameworks, APIs, microservices, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).

Knowledge of federal IT policies, cybersecurity requirements (e.g., FISMA, FedRAMP), and compliance frameworks.

Experience working in Agile andDevSecOpsdelivery environments.

Strong communicationskills withabilityto present technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
Must be able to obtain a public trust clearance

Desired Skills and Competencies:

Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.

Relevant certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect, TOGAF, orSAFeArchitect.

Experience with federal IT modernization, cloud migration, and COTS integration projects.

Background in full stack development (Java, Spring, React, TypeScript, etc.) to guide implementation teams.

Familiarity with ServiceNow, Salesforce, or other enterprise platforms used in federal environments.

Prior experience supporting federal programs requiring high availability, security, and scalability.

Additional Information:

Employment for this position is contingent upon the candidate being a United States citizen and having the ability to successfully obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance, in accordance with applicable federal regulations. All hiring decisions will be made in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications.

The pay range for this role is:
150,000 - 160,000 USD per year(Hybrid)

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