Solutions Architect

General Dynamics

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Work type
On-site
Location
Chantilly, VA
Salary
$195,240–$264,148 / yr
Posted
29 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $171k
This role $230k
$128k most similar roles pay here $279k

This role pays more than 92% of similar roles. Most pay $142,509–$200,354 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $230k versus about $171k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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About General Dynamics

General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation, ship construction, land combat vehicles, and information technology. It serves customers in the U.S. government, allied governments, and a diverse array of commercial markets.

General Dynamics currently has 1123 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $124,093–$150,385 across 984 roles with salary data.

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At a glance

TL;DR · Solutions Architect

Solutions Architect - TS/SCI with Polygraph serves as a strategic lead within the PMO, acting as the primary focal point for application portfolio rationalization across multiple task orders and product lines. The role involves modernizing applications, reducing technical duplication, and integrating AI-enabled tools into the development lifecycle to improve developer productivity. Key responsibilities include overseeing program delivery, mentoring engineers on DevSecOps and agile practices, and providing technical advisory to leadership. The position requires expertise in CI/CD pipelines, cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP, containerization via Docker and Kubernetes, and infrastructure as code using Terraform or Ansible. Candidates must also possess skills in Salesforce, ServiceNow, and microservices architecture. This role addresses complex security and operational challenges within a National Intelligence program to ensure cohesive, scalable systems for mission-critical initiatives.

What does a Solutions Architect earn?

Median $207500 from 131 postings across 29 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Serve as the primary focal point for application portfolio rationalization to ensure consistency across multiple projects and teams.
  • Provide architectural leadership to ensure solutions are scalable, cohesive, and aligned with enterprise priorities.
  • Identify opportunities to consolidate and modernize applications while reducing technical duplication in the environment.
  • Evaluate and recommend emerging technologies that improve performance, security, and user experience for the customer.
  • Implement a unified systems roadmap across various product lines, systems, and services at the IDIQ level.
  • Integrate AI-enabled tools into the development lifecycle to automate processes and improve developer productivity.
  • Mentor engineers on DevSecOps, agile delivery, and automation best practices.
  • Translate complex technical issues into executive-level communications for leadership and stakeholders.

What we're looking for

  • Must be a U.S. citizen.
  • Must possess an active Top Secret SCI with Polygraph clearance.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or equivalent experience.
  • 15+ years of related experience.
  • 10+ years of experience in software development, DevOps, or platform engineering roles.
  • 5+ years of experience as a solutions architect.
  • 3+ years of experience leading multiple teams across task orders or similar leadership roles.
  • Experience with CI/CD tools, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and Infrastructure as Code.

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