Solution Architect (Computer Systems Architect 5)

About

HII's Mission Technologies Division delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies for national defense and commercial customers worldwide. The division focuses on C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations, synthetic training environments, fleet sustainment, environmental remediation, and unmanned underwater vehicles.

Leadership Mindset

• Know & Grow Your People
• Build Relationships
• Take Ownership
• Customer First
• Shape the Future
• Act with Urgency

Role Overview

Seeking a Solution Architect to join the Strategy & Architecture team, leading architecture governance and partnering with architects, Cybersecurity, and product/platform teams. The role leads end-to-end architecture and design across applications, data, integration, cloud infrastructure, and security layers, documenting NFRs, ADRs, and reusable patterns. Presents solution designs to the Architecture Review Board (ARB) and collaborates across divisions.

Key Outcomes

• Approved solution designs aligned with business objectives and portfolio OKRs.
• Accelerated delivery via shared components and fit-for-purpose platforms.
• Reliability, security, and cost improvements with engineered-in NFRs.
• Cross silo reuse and reduction of duplicate platforms/integrations.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end designs across UI/UX, enterprise apps, APIs, data platforms, event-driven systems, cloud landing zones, identity/zero trust, resiliency, and observability.
• Deliver architecture artifacts: contextual/logical/physical views, interface contracts, domain/data models, sequence/deployment diagrams, ADRs, NFR catalogs, and runbooks.
• Extend reference architectures ensuring alignment with enterprise guardrails and target states.
• Develop architecture policies, templates, and standards to mature operating models and processes.
• Present to ARB, manage design stage gates, and partner with funding/risk functions.
• Operate within a hybrid EA model alongside corporate architects and embedded engineering teams.
• Curate architecture methods and deliver Architecture-as-a-Service to product/platform teams.
• Contribute reference implementations and reusable components.
• Partner with PMO/Product and engineering to sequence work, manage dependencies, and measure value through KPIs/OKRs.
• Support platform/vendor evaluations and investment cases.
• Mentor engineers and junior architects; facilitate design reviews and communities of practice.

Strategic Architecture Domains

• Workload Orchestration & Compute: containerization, serverless, distributed compute.
• Enterprise Integration: API-first and asynchronous integration patterns.
• Identity & Security Architecture: Zero Trust, IAM lifecycle governance, encryption, threat-modeling.
• Data & Information Architecture: data strategy, unified data fabric, governance, analytics/AI readiness.
• Connectivity & Resilience: hybrid network design, secure interconnects, failover, BCP/DR.
• Observability & Operations: telemetry, logging, monitoring frameworks.

Security, Resilience & Compliance

• Familiarity with NIST frameworks (including 800-171) and CMMC 2.0.
• Embed security and resilience controls; ensure regulatory and corporate compliance.

Requirements

• 15 years relevant experience with Bachelors; 13 years with Masters; 10 years with PhD/Juris Doctorate; or High School Diploma and 19 years experience.
• 5 years in Solution Architecture with production delivery of complex solutions.
• Deep Azure experience and certification.
• Strong software architecture and design knowledge including SOLID principles and frameworks like TOGAF and Zachman.
• Business acumen and presentation skills.
• Project management competence.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• AI experience.
• Experience deploying enterprise applications in Azure and/or AWS.

Preferred Requirements

• AWS and/or GCP experience and certifications.
• Certifications: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ 305), TOGAF, SAFe/Agile, ITIL.
• Experience in defense/federal or regulated industries.
• Full stack architecture comfort.
• Methodical and organized documentation practices.
• Outcome orientation with portfolio/OKR alignment.
• Collaboration and influence skills.

Working Model & Collaboration

Embedded within Strategy & Architecture; partners with Corporate Architecture, Cybersecurity, PMO/Product, and Business Unit leaders; participates in quarterly strategy reviews and ARB governance.

Physical Requirements

Office work environment normally encountered.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Wellness resources
• Employee assistance programs
• 401(k) savings plan
• Financial planning tools
• Life insurance
• Employee discounts
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships

About HII

HII builds naval ships and defense technology solutions. The workforce includes skilled tradespeople, AI/ML experts, engineers, technologists, scientists, logistics experts, and business professionals. Recognized as a top employer, HII offers a supportive environment, competitive benefits, and educational programs for career growth.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or other protected bases.

Assistance

Reasonable accommodations are available upon request during the employment process by contacting buildyourcareer@hii-co.com or calling 1-844-849-8463, press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.