Job Title: Solutions Architect Location: Arlington, VA (On-Site) Clearance: Active TS/SCI Required Company: Quantum Science Solutions (QSS) Compensation: Open Rate Position Overview Quantum Science Solutions (QSS) is seeking a Solutions Architect to support a U.S. Government customer providing incident response services to civilian agencies and critical infrastructure organizations. This role focuses on leading technology integration initiatives, mapping workflows, developing architecture solutions, and supporting strategic modernization efforts across cybersecurity and threat hunting operations.
The ideal candidate will have extensive systems engineering and architecture experience, strong stakeholder engagement skills, and the ability to translate complex technical requirements into scalable, mission-focused solutions. Key Responsibilities โข Lead end-to-end technology integration and workflow mapping initiatives โข Document current and future-state processes, requirements, and system dependencies โข Develop workflow diagrams, process maps, swimlane diagrams, and architecture visualizations โข Facilitate stakeholder workshops to validate requirements and identify operational impacts โข Analyze cross-functional impacts and recommend process and technology improvements โข Support strategic planning, compliance efforts, and operational readiness initiatives โข Coordinate with technical and operational teams to ensure successful technology adoption โข Deliver architecture documentation, requirements traceability, and executive-level briefings Mandatory Skills โข U.S. Citizenship โข Active TS/SCI Clearance โข Ability to obtain DHS Entry on Duty (EOD) Suitability โข 10+ years of systems engineering, architecture, or related technical experience โข Knowledge of systems engineering, networking, cloud technologies, cybersecurity tools, and databases โข Experience with cybersecurity architectures and attack mitigation strategies โข Experience with Systems Engineering Lifecycle (SELC), change management, and requirements management processes โข Knowledge of Agile systems engineering and development methodologies โข Experience with SAFe or similar Agile frameworks โข DevSecOps or DevOps experience โข Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills โข Ability to work collaboratively across organizations and locations Preferred Skills โข Experience with enterprise architecture frameworks such as DoDAF or FEAF โข Familiarity with Agile, SAFe, ITIL, ISO, or CMMI methodologies โข Experience with requirements management tools such as DOORS โข Knowledge of Risk Management Framework (RMF) and NIST 800-37/800-53 controls โข Experience supporting DHS or other federal cybersecurity programs Education โข Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, or related field โข Master's degree preferred Desired Certifications โข DoD 8140 IAT Level III โข Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP) โข SAFe Certification (SA, SP, SSM/SASM, RTE, POPM, ASE, SPD, or SPC) Why QSS?
At QSS, you'll help shape the future of cybersecurity operations by supporting missioncritical technology integration and modernization efforts that strengthen the nation's cyber defense capabilities. Benefits Include: โข Competitive compensation with annual performance bonuses โข Premium Medical, Dental, & Vision coverage โข Generous PTO plus Federal Holidays โข 401(k) with company match โข Professional development and certification support