Deputy Solution Architect – TS​/SCI | Stafford, VA

Deputy Solution Architect – TS/SCI | Stafford, VA Cambridge International Systems, Inc.

Join a dynamic global team united by shared values: commitment, integrity, and perseverance. At Cambridge, you’ll work alongside top talent worldwide, tackling some of today’s most complex and critical challenges in defense and security.

We are currently seeking a Deputy Solution Architect to support operations in Stafford, VA, providing mission-focused architecture support for Naval Information Warfare Center Atlantic (NIWC Atlantic) and Marine Corps Systems Command (MCSC) enterprise IT systems. This is a full-time, CONUS position performed on-site in Stafford, VA Government spaces, with up to 15% travel outside the local area. An active DoD TS/SCI security clearance is required.

The base salary range for this role is $ to $ annually, depending on geographic location and experience. The final offer will be based on relevant experience, skills, internal equity, and market data.

• Manage Solution Intent by documenting, maintaining, and validating the technical baseline.
• Track traceability by connecting mission capabilities and technical enablers directly to MCEN compliance requirements.
• Guide solution architectures to support seamless interoperability across enterprise portfolios.
• Identify and design infrastructure, cybersecurity, platforms, and other technical enablers required for future capabilities.
• Collaborate with Program Managers, Release Train Engineers (RTEs), and Enterprise Architects to align technical solutions with strategic goals.
• Assist in developing Program Increment (PI) and multi-PI technical roadmaps.
• Refine and prepare backlogs by ensuring backlog items meet established quality definitions before PI Planning ceremonies.
• Provide day-to-day data preparation and administrative support to the Lead Solution Architect.
• Translate high-level architectural concepts into actionable backlog structures.
• Support capability decomposition and maintain visibility of technical dependencies and runway.

Must be proficient in using computers, enterprise architecture tools, collaboration platforms, and other technologies pertinent to the position.

• Education & Experience:
  • Master’s degree in a quantitative field such as engineering or mathematics, including Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or Information Systems, plus 10 years of relevant professional experience; OR an ABET-accredited Bachelor’s degree in a qualifying quantitative field plus 14 years of relevant professional experience.
  • Experience must include research, design, and development of computer and network software or specialized utility programs, including database maintenance within an application area, as applicable.
  • Experience applying programming concepts in a professional or academic setting and applying modern software development methodologies such as Agile, Dev Ops, or Dev Sec Ops .
  • 10+ years of progressive experience in IT systems architecture, engineering, and integration, with significant experience supporting USMC, Naval, or DoD enterprise environments.
• Technical Expertise:
  • Strong experience with solution architecture, enterprise IT infrastructure, systems integration, and System-of-Systems environments.
  • Knowledge of the Marine Corps Enterprise Network (MCEN), SAFe practices, technical baselines, traceability, capability decomposition, and technical road mapping.
  • Experience with Program Increment (PI) Planning, backlog refinement, Agile/Dev Ops/Dev Sec Ops  methodologies, and collaboration with PMs, RTEs, and Enterprise Architects.
  • Strong understanding of cybersecurity, infrastructure, platforms, interoperability, and technical dependencies…