Solutions Architect – Growth Strategy

About NDi

Network Designs, Inc. (NDi) is a leading Federal contractor that specializes in designing, developing, and delivering information technology and network solutions for government customers. Founded in 1985, NDi's firmly defined core values have driven all aspects of the business, which have been paramount to our company's success and the establishment of an enjoyable workplace atmosphere. At NDi, we believe that our people are the cornerstone of our success, and we value collaboration, career growth, and winning ideas.

Military Veterans Encouraged to Apply.

The Solutions Architect will be a critical driver for NDi's Growth Office, responsible for shaping and architecting compelling technical solutions for federal opportunities. Serving as the technical focal point during the capture and proposal phases, you will translate complex customer requirements into integrated, compliant, and highly differentiated solutions.

In this role, you will support capture strategy through technical solutioning and discriminators, coordinate subject matter experts (SMEs) and delivery teams, and play a pivotal role in scaling NDi's architecture capabilities to support multiple parallel pursuits.

This role leads development of the technical solution baseline for assigned pursuits, including the proposed architecture and technology stack, from early capture through proposal submission. The position also recommends staffing approaches and Level of Effort (LOE) assumptions in coordination with pricing and management.

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Active Secret clearance, or the ability to obtain one, is highly desired
• This is a hybrid position in McLean, Virginia, with domestic travel as required to support capture and regional opportunities

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field (Master's degree preferred)
• 15+ years in solution architecture or systems engineering within the federal/government or defense sector, with direct experience supporting contract proposals and delivery.
• Domain Expertise:
  Proven track record of leading solution architecture for federal or DoD contract pursuits, specifically in secure communications and networking; cybersecurity, Zero Trust, and secure infrastructure; enterprise IT operations and infrastructure; enterprise applications, modernization, and Dev Sec Ops ; and data and information management.
• Framework Knowledge:
  Strong understanding of federal architectures, frameworks (e.g., NIST, CSfC, Zero Trust, ITIL), and strict security/compliance requirements.
• Technical Communication:
  Exceptional skills in architecture modeling, diagramming (Visio, Draw.io, or similar), and technical writing.

• Strategic Thinker:
  You look at the big picture regarding mission outcomes and value propositions but can easily dive into technical details and solution trade-offs.
• Entrepreneurial Mindset:
  You thrive in a growth-focused environment and are comfortable navigating ambiguity, shifting priorities, and multiple simultaneous pursuits.
• Collaborative Facilitator:
  You have strong interpersonal skills, easily leading workshops with SMEs to align teams, drive consensus, and deliver actionable outputs.
• Exceptional Communicator:
  You can clearly and persuasively articulate complex architectures to both highly technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Reports to:
  
  Chief Solution Architect / Growth Office Leader
• Key Collaborators:
  Capture Managers, BD Leads, Proposal Managers, Delivery/Operations Leads, SMEs, and Partner/Alliance teams.

• Engage Early:
  Review customer requirements and RFP/RFI drafts, analyzing mission context, competitive landscapes, and regulatory/technical constraints.
• Shape the Solution:
  Develop concepts that align NDi's capabilities (secure comms, Dev Sec Ops , data management, cyber operations) with the customer's specific mission needs.
• Drive the Narrative:
  Translate architecture into compelling proposal artifacts, including technical volume text, intuitive diagrams (solution flows, tech stacks,…