Principal Solutions Architect

Company Description

Link Solutions, Inc. delivers reliable and effective Information Technology services to government clients in support of critical mission needs. Delivering a broad range of Infrastructure Operations, Application Development, Cybersecurity, Virtualization, Cloud and Mobility services.

Link Solutions, Inc. delivers reliable and effective Information Technology services to government clients in support of critical mission needs. Delivering a broad range of Infrastructure Operations, Application Development, Cybersecurity, Virtualization, Cloud and Mobility services.

If you’re looking for a technology company that values innovation with a vision toward the future of the technology landscape, look no further than Link Solutions! Link is quality and compliance-focused, under our guiding philosophy, “Mission First, Customer Always".

We are certified in ISO 9001:2015, ISO 20000-1:2018, and ISO 27001:2022; CMMC Level 2 certified; and appraised at CMMI Maturity Level 3 for Services and Development.

Link Solutions is seeking a Principal Solutions Architect to join our team in supporting our strategic growth initiatives and enterprise capability development in McLean, VA.

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Must have ten (10+) years experience leading technical solution development for large, complex federal pursuits
• Must be on-site in McLean, VA every Wednesday; local candidates preferred

The Principal Solutions Architect will lead the development of innovative, mission-focused technical solutions supporting priority federal and defense pursuits. This individual will serve as the technical lead across capture, proposal, business development, operational, and engineering teams, helping shape differentiated solutions and long-term technical strategy.

The role requires a forward-thinking technologist with deep expertise across enterprise IT, cloud, cybersecurity, Dev Sec Ops , AI/ML, automation, and modernization initiatives. In addition, a demonstrated ability to rapidly evaluate emerging technologies, translate them into practical mission capabilities, and develop differentiated technical solutions supporting both strategic pursuits and corporate capability development.

• Lead the development of innovative, compliant, and executable technical solutions supporting strategic federal and defense opportunities.
• Serve as the technical lead for priority captures and proposals, partnering with capture, business development, proposal, operational, and engineering teams.
• Translate customer mission requirements into differentiated technical architectures, delivery strategies, and scalable operational solutions.
• Drive technical solutioning sessions, architecture reviews, and collaborative workshops with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure proposed solutions balance innovation, technical maturity, operational feasibility, cost realism, and competitive differentiation.
• Support the evolution of our company's technical capabilities, service offerings, and strategic technology roadmaps.
• Identify and assess emerging technologies, market trends, and mission requirements to support corporate growth objectives.
• Develop reusable solution components and standardized approaches that improve delivery efficiency, scalability, and competitive positioning.
• Provide technical leadership across cloud, cybersecurity, AI/ML, automation, Dev Sec Ops , digital modernization, and enterprise IT transformation initiatives.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend practical applications aligned with customer missions and business priorities.
• Communicate complex technical concepts to executives, engineers, customers, and non-technical stakeholders.
• Represent the company as a…