Innovatus Tech

Job Title: Solutions Architect

Company: Innovatus Technology Consulting

Location: San Diego, CA

Security Clearance: Active Secret Clearance Required

Position Overview

Innovatus Technology is seeking a highly skilled and forward-thinking Solutions Architect with a strong background in enterprise infrastructure to drive innovative solutions across our portfolio. This role plays a critical part in shaping future business opportunities by partnering closely with Sales and Business Development teams to design, position, and deliver cutting-edge technical solutions.

The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise, strategic thinking, and a collaborative mindset to support both pre-sales and solution delivery efforts - particularly within Department of War environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Solution Design & Architecture
  • Design scalable, secure, and high-performance infrastructure solutions across on-premises, hybrid, and cloud environments
  • Translate business requirements into technical architectures that align with customer mission objectives
  • Develop and present solution architectures, diagrams, and technical proposals
• Sales & Business Development Collaboration
  • Partner with Sales and Business Development teams to identify and qualify new opportunities
  • Provide technical leadership during capture efforts, RFP responses, and proposal development
  • Support customer engagements, including presentations, demos, and technical briefings
• Customer Engagement
  • Serve as a trusted technical advisor to clients, understanding their challenges and aligning solutions accordingly
  • Engage with stakeholders at all levels, from technical teams to executive leadership
• Infrastructure Expertise
  • Lead the design and integration of complex infrastructure environments (compute, storage, networking, virtualization, and cloud platforms)
  • Ensure solutions meet security and compliance requirements, especially in classified environments
• Innovation & Strategy
  • Identify emerging technologies and trends to inform future offerings and capabilities
  • Contribute to Innovatus Technology’s strategic roadmap and solution portfolio

Required Qualifications

• Active Secret Clearance (required)
• 15+ years of experience in IT infrastructure, systems engineering, or solutions architecture
• Strong expertise in infrastructure technologies, including:
  • Data center architecture
  • Virtualization platforms (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V)
  • Networking and security principles
  • Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or similar)
• Proven experience collaborating with Sales and Business Development teams in a pre-sales or solutioning capacity
• Excellent communication and presentation skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with the U.S. Navy or within Navy-specific programs and environments
• Familiarity with DoD architecture frameworks (e.g., DoDAF) and security standards (e.g., RMF, NIST)
• Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect, VMware, CISSP)
• Experience supporting proposal development and capture management
• Experience or knowledge of application development, especially around MS Power Platform or other low-code solutions

Why Join Innovatus Technology?

• Work on mission-critical solutions supporting national defense
• Collaborate with a dynamic and innovative team
• Opportunity to influence strategic growth and future initiatives
• Competitive compensation and benefits package