Senior Solutions Architect

BAE Systems

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Sterling, Virginia

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PERMANENT

REMOTE/WORK

FROM HOME

Updated 09/06/2026

Job Description

Job Summary

Job Description

Join BAE Systems Intelligence and Security sector and be a part of a team who solves some of the worlds most complex engineering challenges. At BAE Systems, we promote a strong, collaborative culture and provide our employees with the tools, skills and training they need to succeed. We are all about trust, camaraderie, and a shared ambition to lead the world in defense technologies and national security services. We offer flexible work environment to support the balance in your life and keep you performing at your best. Be a part of a company that is part of the community; driven to improve our future and protect our freedom.

We are looking for a Senior Solutions Architect responsible for designing, implementing, and guiding enterprise-level technology solutions that align with business goals. The successful candidate will provide leadership to a team of Developers/Engineers on a technology-based program supporting a key government customer. This program will deliver engineering services for sophisticated enterprise computing infrastructure including end-point devices, cloud services as well as virtualized applications, and storage systems. Enterprise Computing Engineering services include modern application technology including containerized solutions with orchestrated workflow that function in the Cloud. This is a fast paced, challenging, and career rewarding experience to recruit and develop provide top talent and solutions on one of the most complex and high-profile programs within the government customer community.

As a Senior Solutions Architect, you may:

Lead the architectural design of our next-generation platform, ensuring scalability, modularity, and resilience.

Define integration patterns and APIs that enable seamless interoperability between platform services and third-party systems.

Collaborate with product managers, engineers, and UX designers to translate business needs into technical solutions.

Establish best practices for cloud-native development, leveraging tools like Kubernetes, Terraform, and CI/CD pipelines.

Conduct architecture reviews, identify technical risks, and propose mitigation strategies.

Guide the adoption of emerging technologies—such as event-driven architectures, serverless computing, and AI-driven automation—where they add real value.

Mentor engineering teams on architectural principles, design patterns, and platform governance.

Provide a hands-on leadership approach to delivering

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Requirements

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

Bachelor's degree in a computer science or STEM field AND

Professional level Cloud Architect certification, such as:

AWS Solutions Architect-Associate

Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect-Associate

10+ years' hands-on software and/or cloud implementation experience, including the following:

5+ years' proficiency in multiple programming languages (including Java or Python)

5+ years' experience and a solid understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC)

5+ years' experience designing successful solutions and making trade-off decisions

5+ years' experience implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and containerization

3+ years' hands-on experience with database and data management

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

Master's degree in computer science or STEM field

Professional level Cloud Architect certification, such as:

AWS Solutions Architect-Professional

Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect-Expert

15+ years' hands on software and/or cloud implementation experience, including the following:

8+ years' proficiency in multiple programming languages (including Java or Python)

10+ years' experience and a solid understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC)

10+ years' experience designing successful solutions and making trade off decisions

Experience implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and containerization

8+ years' hands-on experience with database and data management

8+ years' experience with cloud & hybrid networks (multiple enclaves, routing strategies)

Expert in implementing and enforcing configuration management

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range:

$146670 - $249330

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits:

At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

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