Principal Solutions Architect
$191,339–$325,277 year
HybridWashington, District of Columbia, United States
Job Summary
Define and own end-to-end solution architectures for federal programs spanning cloud modernization, data analytics, and AI/ML. Lead technical solutioning for capture and proposal efforts by developing win themes, architecture diagrams, and basis-of-estimate inputs. Serve as the senior technical advisor to federal clients, building trusted relationships with agency CIOs and program managers. Establish architecture standards, reference patterns, and governance practices that drive consistency across the Federal portfolio. Guide delivery teams through complex design decisions, technical risk mitigation, and trade-off analysis while ensuring solutions meet performance, security, and compliance requirements. Architect cloud and hybrid solutions on AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud with attention to FedRAMP, ATO processes, and NIST frameworks. Mentor solution architects and senior engineers to contribute to the growth of the technical community of practice. Partner with delivery leadership and growth teams to align technical strategy with portfolio objectives.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field
- 12+ years of progressive experience in solution architecture, software/systems engineering, or technology consulting
- 5+ years architecting enterprise-scale solutions
- Demonstrated experience designing and delivering technology solutions for U.S. Federal government agencies
- Deep expertise in cloud architecture (AWS, Azure, or GCP), including migration, modernization, and cloud-native design
- Proven experience leading technical solutioning on competitive federal proposals and capture efforts
- Working knowledge of federal compliance and security requirements, including FedRAMP, NIST 800-53, ATO processes, and Zero Trust principles
- Strong understanding of modern architecture patterns: microservices, APIs, event-driven design, containerization, DevSecOps, and infrastructure as code
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to executive and non-technical audiences
- U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance
Desired Qualifications
- Active U.S. Government security clearance (Public Trust, Secret, or higher)
- Cloud architecture certifications (e.g., AWS Solutions Architect Professional, Azure Solutions Architect Expert)
- Experience with data platforms, analytics, and AI/ML solution design in a federal context
- Familiarity with specific federal mission areas relevant to ICF's portfolio
- Experience contributing to or leading technical volumes in federal proposal responses
- Advanced degree in a relevant technical discipline
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