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Job Description: Principal Solutions Architect About Trilogy Innovations At Trilogy Innovations, we are committed to driving meaningful change for our customers and communities through smart, innovative technology that solves real problems. As a growing systems and software engineering company, we partner across public and private sectors to modernize enterprise systems, strengthen security, and deliver high value solutions. We are scaling with purpose, investing in our people, processes, and platforms as we expand. We work hard, think creatively, and value every perspective as we push boundaries and build systems that matter. Who you are MissionThe Principal Solutions Architect is Trilogy’s senior technical leader for federal growth pursuits, responsible for translating agency missions, operational challenges, and acquisition requirements into differentiated, secure, and executable solutions. Reporting to the Deputy Chief Technology Officer and working in direct partnership with Business Development, Capture, Proposal, Pricing, and Delivery, this role ensures Trilogy enters each priority pursuit with a compelling technical strategy, credible implementation approach, and clear path from proposal commitment to successful delivery.Scope & EnvironmentThis is a principal-level individual-contributor role operating at the intersection of mission, technology, and federal acquisition. The Principal Solutions Architect leads technical solutioning for strategic opportunities across civilian, law-enforcement, homeland-security, energy, and national-security customers. Trilogy’s priority markets include HHS, DHS, and DOJ, with supporting emphasis on DOE and DoD. Candidates are not expected to bring deep experience in every agency; depth within at least one priority market and experience across multiple federal mission environments are more important than coverage of every account.The role applies Trilogy’s strengths in cloud-native application modernization, microservices, data engineering and analytics, artificial intelligence and machine learning, cybersecurity, Red Hat and OpenShift platforms, DevSecOps, and Agile/SAFe delivery. The Principal Solutions Architect is expected to provide broad technical leadership and orchestrate specialist expertise, not to be the organization’s deepest hands-on expert in every platform or discipline. The role must know when to go deep personally, when to bring in subject matter experts, and how to integrate their contributions into one coherent, affordable, and executable solution. What you will do:Federal Solution Strategy and Architecture Lead end-to-end technical solution development for qualified pursuits, from early opportunity shaping through proposal submission, oral presentation, award, and transition to deliveryTranslate agency mission needs, statements of objectives, performance work statements, and evaluation criteria into an integrated solution architecture and delivery modelDevelop target-state architectures, concepts of operation, service models, integration patterns, security boundaries, data flows, and technical roadmaps that are understandable to both evaluators and delivery teamsDesign secure cloud, hybrid, and edge solutions using appropriate AWS, Azure, Red Hat, OpenShift, Kubernetes, automation, and commercial or government technologiesIncorporate application modernization, event-driven microservices, API enablement, DevSecOps, platform engineering, data architecture, analytics, and AI/ML approaches where they create measurable mission valueEnsure solution designs account for availability, resiliency, performance, scalability, accessibility, interoperability, observability, data protection, continuity of operations, and operational supportApply relevant federal cybersecurity and compliance concepts, including Zero Trust, NIST controls, Risk Management Framework activities, FedRAMP-authorized services, privacy requirements, and agency-specific policies as applicableCapture and Opportunity Shaping Partner with Business Development and Capture leadership to assess technical fit, customer pain points, competitive position, discriminators, solution maturity, and delivery risk before bid decisions are madeParticipate in customer discovery sessions, technical exchanges, industry days, capability briefings, whiteboarding sessions, and partner meetings to shape requirements before solicitation releaseDevelop solution hypotheses, technical win themes, proof points, and discriminators that align Trilogy’s capabilities and past performance to the customer’s mission outcomesIdentify gaps in capabilities, past performance, credentials, staffing, products, or contract access and recommend practical mitigation through teaming, hiring, investment, or solution refinementSupport opportunity qualification by estimating solution-development effort, identifying critical dependencies, and validating whether Trilogy can credibly staff and execute the proposed approachAdvise capture teams on make-or-buy decisions, teammate roles, OEM participation, small-business positioning, and workshare based on technical contribution and proposal valueMaintain technical continuity across long capture cycles so that customer insights, assumptions, and solution decisions are documented and reflected in the final proposalTechnical Proposal and Color Team Support Own or lead development of the technical approach, management-technical integration, transition concepts, architecture graphics, solution narratives, and supporting technical artifactsDecompose requirements into compliant response outlines, solution components, technical tasks, staffing assumptions, and measurable outcomesDevelop or validate bases of estimate, labor-category mappings, level-of-effort assumptions, bills of material, cloud-consumption estimates, license needs, and other technical cost driversServe as a principal technical reviewer during Blue, Pink, Red, Green, and Gold Team activities, with emphasis on compliance, feasibility, differentiation, risk, and evaluator clarityPrepare technical presenters and executives for oral proposals, demonstrations, question-and-answer sessions, and customer briefingsEnsure proposal commitments are specific, supportable, accurately priced, consistent across volumes, and executable by the organization that will deliver the workSolution Validation, Cost, and Risk Conduct architecture trade studies, technology evaluations, build-versus-buy analyses, and feasibility assessments to support defensible solution decisionsDevelop prototypes, reference implementations, demonstrations, or proof-of-concept environments when needed to reduce technical uncertainty or strengthen the customer value propositionIdentify solution risks involving integration, data migration, security authorization, performance, staffing, schedule, licensing, cloud cost, transition, and operational continuityDefine practical mitigations, contingencies, assumptions, and decision points and ensure they are visible to Capture, Pricing, Contracts, and executive leadershipValidate that proposed technologies are supportable within federal environments, align with agency enterprise standards, and do not introduce avoidable vendor lock-in or operational complexityBalance technical ambition with affordability and price-to-win objectives without weakening mission outcomes, security posture, or delivery credibilityCustomer, Partner, and OEM Engagement Serve as a trusted technical representative of Trilogy with agency executives, mission owners, chief architects, security leaders, program managers, contracting stakeholders, and technical evaluatorsExplain complex technology and delivery concepts in mission-focused language tailored to executive, operational, acquisition, and engineering audiencesBuild productive relationships with cloud providers, Red Hat and other OEMs, federal systems integrators, small-business partners, and specialized technology firmsLead technical due diligence on prospective teammates and validate that partner capabilities, certifications, products, and personnel support the proposed solutionRepresent Trilogy in technical panels, conferences, partner events, and market-development activities that strengthen customer access and technical credibilityReusable Assets and Technical Enablement Build and maintain reusable solution patterns, reference architectures, proposal content, compliance mappings, diagrams, estimation models, and technical proof points aligned to Trilogy’s growth marketsMaintain awareness of federal technology priorities, agency modernization roadmaps, emerging acquisition patterns, competitor approaches, and relevant commercial innovationCollaborate with the Deputy CTO and delivery leaders to convert lessons learned and project innovations into repeatable offerings and market-facing capabilitiesMentor proposal contributors, technical subject matter experts, and emerging architects in federal solutioning, evaluator-focused writing, and disciplined technical decision-makingAward Transition and Delivery Alignment Lead the technical handoff from Capture to Delivery, including architecture decisions, proposal commitments, assumptions, risks, staffing models, partner roles, and customer expectationsSupport startup planning, key-personnel onboarding, environment readiness, initial backlog development, and technical governance for strategic awardsRemain engaged during early delivery to resolve interpretation issues, protect proposal intent, and help the program establish a stable technical baselineCapture post-award lessons and update reusable assets so future pursuits benefit from actual delivery experience What you bring We require: 10 + years of progressive experience in federal information technology, systems engineering, architecture, technical consulting, or solution developmentAt least 5 years of experience designing enterprise, cloud, application-modernization, data, cybersecurity, or mission-system solutions for federal customers3+ years supporting federal capture, proposal development, or technical solutioningDemonstrated client-facing, capture, solutioning, or delivery experience within one or more of Trilogy’s priority federal markets, including HHS, DHS, or DOJ; depth within at least one priority agency and experience across multiple federal mission environments are strongly preferred, with DOE or DoD exposure valuedProven experience supporting strategic federal pursuits, including pre-solicitation shaping, RFIs, proposals, oral presentations, demonstrations, and structured color-team reviewsAbility to translate complex mission and acquisition requirements into coherent architectures, implementation approaches, staffing assumptions, schedules, and technical cost driversStrong working knowledge of cloud-native architectures, DevSecOps, APIs and microservices, containers and orchestration, infrastructure automation, data platforms, cybersecurity, and enterprise integrationExperience applying federal security, privacy, accessibility, and compliance requirements to solution designs and proposal commitmentsDemonstrated ability to create and present architecture diagrams, concepts of operation, technical roadmaps, trade studies, solution narratives, and executive-level briefingsExperience working with federal contract vehicles, task-order pursuits, IDIQs, BPAs, GSA MAS, small-business set-asides, and best-value evaluation environmentsStrong facilitation, technical writing, executive communication, and stakeholder-management skillsBachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, information systems, cybersecurity, data science, or a related technical field; equivalent directly relevant experience may be consideredAbility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance and willingness to travel for customer, partner, and proposal activities Nice to have: Active Secret, Top Secret, or agency suitability credentialProfessional-level architecture or cloud certification from AWS, Microsoft, Google, Red Hat, or a recognized enterprise-architecture bodyCISSP, CCSP, Security+, or other relevant cybersecurity certificationExperience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux, OpenShift, Ansible, Kubernetes, AWS GovCloud, Azure Government, or other federal cloud platformsExperience developing solutions for high-availability, 24x7, law-enforcement, public-health, homeland-security, energy, or defense mission systemsExperience in an SBA 8(a), small-business, or growth-stage federal contractor where the architect personally contributes across capture, proposal, partner, and delivery functions; SAFe, Agile, DevSecOps, ITIL, or project/program management credentials and practical delivery experience are also valued Work Environment: Remote with occasional travel as required.Compensation and Benefits:Salary range: $140,000 - $160,000Competitive salary based on experiencePerformance bonus eligibility401k with company matchMedical, dental, and vision coverageLife and disability insuranceHealth Savings AccountProfessional development programsEmployee referral bonus program Why Trilogy Innovations At Trilogy Innovations, we believe strong teams build meaningful solutions. We deliver high quality systems and software engineering services across public and private sectors, supporting complex and mission critical environments with integrity, collaboration, and care. Since 2010, our talented team has partnered with organizations such as the FBI, U.S. Air Force, NASA, Department of Education, Department of Energy, DHS, SOCOM, and leading private sector clients. We are known for combining technical excellence with a thoughtful, people first approach. At Trilogy, you will work alongside smart, committed professionals in a supportive, learning oriented environment. We value innovation, accountability, and continuous growth, and we encourage our people to bring both expertise and humanity to the work they do. If you are looking to contribute to impactful work while growing your skills in a collaborative and forward-thinking organization, Trilogy Innovations is a place where you can do just that. 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