Revolutional delivers advanced technology solutions and mission support to federal agencies across civilian, health, and national security environments. We apply modern capabilities, including AI/ML, cloud, cybersecurity, and IT modernization to solve complex challenges, enable faster and more secure operations, and drive measurable mission outcomes.
We are redefining how federal technology gets built and delivered by operating with a product mindset, prioritizing speed, ownership, and execution over bureaucracy. Lead Solutions Architect
Location: Suitland, MD (Hybrid)
Terms: Full-time
Clearance/Work Authorization: US Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust is required
Salary Range: $160-225k DOE
Travel: 0-20%
Project Description
This position supports Revolutional’s federal customer as part of an application transformation and modernization initiative.
This program is driving a large-scale transformation of systems into a data-centric, cloud-native ecosystem capable of supporting high-volume, near real-time data processing and advanced analytics. The work includes modernization of legacy applications, development of new cloud-native solutions, and implementation of DevSecOps and scaled Agile practices across the organization.
The core challenge: orchestrating complex, multi-contractor delivery while transforming both technology and operating models without disrupting mission-critical operations.
Position Description
As a Lead Solutions Architect at Revolutional, you will define and drive enterprise solution architecture strategy and governance across a large-scale federal modernization program.
You will work across architecture, engineering, operations, security, and program leadership teams to design and govern scalable, secure, and interoperable solutions spanning applications, integrations, cloud platforms, enterprise data ecosystems, and operational systems.
This role requires someone who can balance long-term architectural vision with operational delivery realities, while establishing architecture standards, modernization roadmaps, and governance practices supporting enterprise transformation initiatives.
Responsibilities
Provide technical leadership across enterprise solution architecture efforts within a large-scale modernization program
Design end-to-end enterprise architectures spanning applications, integrations, APIs, cloud platforms, data ecosystems, and operational systems
Lead system-of-systems (SoS) integration efforts across multiple systems, vendors, contractors, and enterprise platforms
Define and govern architecture standards, roadmaps, patterns, reference architectures, and modernization strategies
Lead Technical Review Boards (TRBs), architecture governance reviews, and development of architecture artifacts and decision documentation
Assess legacy and on-premises systems and define modernization and migration roadmaps to cloud-native architectures
Design scalable, resilient, highly available, and fault-tolerant solutions supporting enterprise-scale operations and high-volume processing
Define and govern multi-cloud architecture strategies including standards for naming, tagging, integration, messaging, and operational governance
Design and govern APIs, messaging systems, event-driven architectures, and distributed integration patterns
Ensure architectures align with federal security and compliance frameworks including NIST, FedRAMP, ATO processes, Zero Trust, and secure SDLC requirements
Enable full lifecycle DevSecOps integration through architecture supporting CI/CD automation, governance, policy enforcement, and operational controls
Support Agile and SAFe/scaled Agile delivery environments by coordinating architecture alignment across multiple delivery teams and workstreams
Evaluate and select technologies, platforms, and integration approaches aligned with enterprise modernization objectives
Mentor architects and engineering teams while promoting architectural consistency, governance, and best practices
Technical Environment
Cloud-native platforms and services (AWS, Azure)
APIs, microservices, event-driven architectures, and integration platforms
Enterprise data ecosystems, pipelines, and distributed processing environments
Infrastructure-as-Code and automation tools (Terraform)
CI/CD and DevSecOps toolchains
API gateways, messaging platforms, and distributed integration services
Agile and scaled Agile (SAFe) delivery environments
Delivery and collaboration tools (Git, Jira, Confluence)
High-volume, near real-time enterprise processing systems
What You Bring (Requirements)
Baseline Requirements
US Citizenship with the ability to obtain a Public Trust
15+ years of experience in solution architecture, enterprise systems design, or large-scale modernization initiatives
Proven experience designing and governing enterprise-scale architectures across distributed systems environments
Experience operating within Agile and SAFe/scaled Agile delivery frameworks
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
Technical Capabilities
Strong experience designing end-to-end enterprise architectures across application, integration, cloud, and data domains
Experience leading system-of-systems (SoS) integration efforts across multiple vendors, contractors, and enterprise platforms
Experience with architecture governance including TRBs, architecture standards, roadmaps, and development of architecture artifacts
Experience modernizing legacy and on-prem systems into cloud-native and distributed architectures
Experience defining multi-cloud architecture strategies, standards, governance, and operational models
Experience designing APIs, messaging systems, event-driven architectures, and distributed integration patterns
Experience aligning solution architecture with enterprise data platforms, governance frameworks, pipelines, and analytics ecosystems
Experience implementing DevSecOps practices including CI/CD integration, automation, governance, and policy enforcement
Strong understanding of federal security and compliance frameworks including NIST, FedRAMP, ATO processes, Zero Trust, and secure SDLC requirements
Experience engineering highly available, resilient, scalable, and fault-tolerant enterprise systems
Experience with AWS/Azure services, Terraform, API gateways, CI/CD platforms, Jira, Confluence, Git, and enterprise integration technologies
Core Strengths
Strategic thinker capable of translating mission and business requirements into scalable enterprise architectures
Strong ownership mindset with accountability for architectural and operational outcomes
Ability to influence technical direction across architecture, engineering, operations, and program leadership teams
Strong governance, decision-making, and modernization planning capabilities
Effective communication across technical, operational, executive, and multi-contractor stakeholder environments
Ability to balance innovation, compliance, operational realities, and delivery timelines across complex modernization programs
Nice to Have (Differentiators)
Certified Solutions Architect (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Professional)
Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) or similar enterprise security certification
DevOps or DevSecOps certifications
Experience supporting statistical and similarly large-scale federal modernization programs
Experience designing AI/ML-enabled enterprise solutions or advanced analytics platforms
Experience supporting enterprise modernization within highly integrated operational environments
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Here at Revolutional we are pleased to have been repeatedly recognized for our outstanding work culture, the innovative work we do, and the employees on our team who make a difference each day. Some of these recognitions include:
Recognized as a Top 20 "Best Place to Work in Virginia"
Recipient of Department of Labor's HireVets Gold Medallion
Great Place to Work Certification for five years running
A Virginia Chamber of Commerce Fantastic 50 company
A Northern Virginia Technology Council Tech 100 company
Inc. 5000 list of fastest growing companies for eleven years
Two-time SBA SBIR Tibbett's Award winner
Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Certification
We recognize that every bit of our success is the result of our teams of hard-working, motivated, and innovative professionals who are proud to call themselves part of the Revolutional family! In addition to competitive compensation, a family-focused culture, and a dynamic, productive work environment, we offer all full-time employees a variety of benefits including, but not limited to
Traditional and HSA- eligible medical insurance plans
100% employer-paid dental and vision insurance options
100% employer-sponsored STD, LTD, and life insurance
5% 401(k) company matching
Flexible-schedules and teleworking options
Paid holidays and PTO Accrual Plans
Paid Parental Leave
Professional development and career growth opportunities
Team and company-wide events, recognition, and appreciation-- and so much more!
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Revolutional is an Equal Opportunity Employer providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or genetics. Revolutional does and will take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. To perform the above job successfully, an individual must possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed; meet the education and work experience required; and must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. Other duties in addition to those listed may be assigned as necessary to meet business needs. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable an applicant with a disability to successfully apply for and/or perform the essential duties of the job. If you are in need of an accommodation, please contact HR@revolutional.com .
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