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CACI International Inc · 4 hours ago

Chief Solutions Architect

US MD National Harbor

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$132K/yr - $290K/yr

15+ years exp

CACI International Inc is seeking a Chief Solutions Architect to serve as the senior technical and strategic leader responsible for delivering enterprise-scale technology solutions for the Department of Homeland Security. The role involves shaping innovative and secure solutions, partnering with various teams, and translating complex requirements into value-driven architectures.

Information TechnologyService IndustrySoftware

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

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

Qualification

Enterprise IT experienceSolution architectureCybersecurity principlesCloud infrastructureTechnical strategiesData analyticsIT service managementTechnology roadmapsStakeholder engagementRisk assessmentTrade-off analysisTechnology analysisInnovationOral communicationWritten communicationProblem-solvingTeam collaborationLeadershipFlexibility

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

Preferred

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

Benefits

Healthcare

Wellness

Financial

Retirement

Family support

Continuing education

Time off benefits

Company

CACI International Inc

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At CACI International Inc (NYSE: CACI), our 25,000 talented and dynamic employees are ever vigilant in delivering distinctive expertise and technology to meet our customers’ greatest challenges in national security.

Founded in 1962

Arlington, Virginia, USA

10001+ employees