As the Solutions Architect, the individual will work with executive and technology leaders across the OSC Enterprise and customer markets on proposals and technology investments to grow the business. The Solutions Architect will lead overall technical vision for IT solutions (Cloud, Cyber Security, Networking) for our customers by designing, describing, and managing engineering in relation to specific business problems and resolutions. The individual will have the skills and experience to understand our customers' business and technical needs and design modern, sustainable IT solutions and explore technology architecture boundaries.
Responsibilities
Leads solution architecture for the proposal team and business development opportunities
Develops technical solutions and proposals to meet customer technical and price requirements
May meet with customers to discuss solution approaches and ideas
Develops and deliver technology demonstrations
Develops basis of estimates (BOEs) and bills of materials (BOMs) as needed
Provides technical expertise to the proposal team and business development organizations early in the capture phase to identify potential solutions
Assists and may develop white papers, briefings, and RFI responses in support of capture efforts
Leads or participate in color reviews as needed
Researches and assesses competitor technology capabilities
Functions as technology advisor
Supports OSC's Chief Technology Officer (CTO) in developing a corporate technology roadmap. Duties include conducting research, attending planning meetings, and creating enterprise architecture documents.
Assists in capturing baseline technical architecture, documentation future state architectures, and development of technology roadmaps.
Provides consultation on complex projects
Performs other tasks as required by OSC Edge
Required Qualifications/Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree is required or equivalent experience (preferably in Information Technology, Information Management, or Cyber Security)
10+ years of experience in information technology systems engineering, solution architecture, and/or enterprise architecture, preferably in Cloud Computing, Networking, Cyber security
Prior IT architect experience working in/with DoD and/or Federal contracting environment
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Excellent oral, written and presentation skills
Ability to exercise agility to changing requirements and support a culture of agility within the team
Ability to manage multiple critical projects
Ability to maintain a professional and courteous manner in difficult situations
Have or be able to receive and maintain a Secret personnel clearance
Preferred Qualifications/Education and Experience
Experience working in a PMO environment either government or commercial