Chief Solutions Architect

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Sierra7, Inc. is seeking a highly experienced Chief Solutions Architect to support the Department of Defense (DoD) and serve as the chief technical design authority across the Defense Casualty Information Processing System (DCIPS) future modernization effort.
The Chief Solutions Architect will play an integral role in developing and maintaining the Architecture Implementation Plan, overseeing system scalability, and ensuring integration with third‑party systems.
Possessing an Active DoD Secret clearance is required to be considered for this position; Top Secret preferred for handling sensitive data.
Direct platform build‑out, including field‑level mapping, workflow automation, metadata tagging, and user interface optimization
Guide technical decisions on metadata tagging, data lineage, and semantic fidelity across platform components
Collaborate with Platform Modernization Lead to ensure delivery thread alignment with future‑state EA vision
Review and validate technical deliverables to ensure solution integrity, performance, and compliance with FedRAMP High and DoD SRG standards
Oversee development of platform‑specific technical artifacts including configuration guides, metadata schemas, and security posture documentation
Advise on sustainment planning, release management, and user adoption strategies
Experience with Salesforce data and cloud integration, architecture, and delivery sequencing
Expertise in AWS GovCloud, DoDAF, and modern software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, DevSecOps)
Proven success integrating cloud platforms (e.g., Salesforce, AWS) with on‑prem and hybrid systems in complex, federated environments
Deep familiarity with metadata governance, integration architecture, and record‑level controls under FedRAMP High and DoD SRG
Active DoD Secret clearance required; Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
12+ years of experience in software architecture, with at least 8 years in DoD environments designing high‑availability, mission‑critical systems
Certifications such as TOGAF, AWS Architect, or Salesforce Integration Architect preferred
Sierra7 is a Small Disabled Veteran Owned Business founded in 2009 with the mission of “serving those who serve”. We are a Service‑Disabled Veteran‑Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and CMMI‑SVC Level 3‑appraised member of the government technology and services industry. We are a proud recipient of the 2024 Gold HIRE Vets Medallion Award from the US Department of Labor, which recognizes employers who successfully recruit, hire, and retain Veterans.
Medical/Dental/Vision
FSA (Flexible Spending Account)
HSA (Health Savings Account)
Life Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, Voluntary Short‑ and Long‑Term Disability
Additional Supplemental Medical Benefits
Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Legal Plan, Pet Insurance, Accident
Legal Assistance
Financial Wellness
Federal Holidays
Education Reimbursement
LinkedIn Learning
As required by local law, Sierra7 provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York, Washington, and the District of Columbia. The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Sierra7 varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set and level of experience.
Silier7 will not provide sponsorship for employment‑based immigration benefits for this position. To be considered for this position all candidates must be a US Citizen. xrczosw All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans Disabled.