Deputy Solution Architect

Entarian is seeking a Deputy Solution Architect to support the Naval Information Warfare Center Atlantic (NIWC Atlantic) Expeditionary Enterprise Systems and Services (E2S2) Division. NIWC Atlantic provides design, acquisition, and sustainment services for Marine Corps Systems Command (MCSC) Information Technology (IT) systems.

The Deputy Solution Architect will assist in bridging requirements with enterprise IT infrastructure by leveraging SAFe expertise and deep knowledge of the Marine Corps Enterprise Network (MCEN) to design a secure, high-cadence  System-of-Systems  architecture.

In this role, the Solution Architect will be responsible for the following:

• Manage Solution Intent:
  Document, maintain, and validate the technical baseline.
• Track Traceability:
  Connect mission capabilities and technical enablers directly to MCEN compliance rules.
• Oversee Integration:
  Guide solution architectures to ensure seamless interoperability across all portfolios.

• Guide Enablers:
  Identify and design the infrastructure, security, and platforms needed for future capabilities.
• Collaborate Globally:
  Align technical solutions with strategic goals alongside PMs, RTEs, and Enterprise Architects.
• Build Roadmaps:
  Assist in drafting Program Increment (PI) and multi-PI technical roadmaps.
• Refine Backlogs:
  Ensure backlog items meet strict quality definitions before PI Planning ceremonies.

• Coordinate Daily:
  Provide day-to-day data preparation and administrative support to the Lead Solution Architect.
• Translate Intent:
  Turn high-level architectural concepts into actionable backlog structures.
• Map Dependencies:
  Support capability decomposition and maintain clear technical runway visibility.

The salary for this position is approximately $130,000 - $150,000/year.

This position is an on-site office role in North Charleston, SC or Stafford, VA requiring attendance five days per week, with one optional telework day. Up to 15% local travel may be required.

• Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility required.
• Bachelor’s degree in quantitative field such as engineering or mathematics (e.g., Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or Information Systems) from an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited program. Master's degree highly preferred.
• 14 years of experience (or 10 years with a Master's) with research, design, and development of computer and network software or specialized utility programs which may include database maintenance within an application area.
• Experience applying programming concepts in a professional or academic setting and notable experience with applying modern software development methodologies (e.g., agile, DEVOPS/DEVSECOPS) in a professional or academic setting.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in IT systems architecture, engineering, and integration, with significant time spent directly supporting USMC, Naval, or DoW enterprise environments
• Cybersecurity Workforce (CWF) IAT Level III or higher compliance;
  Certified SAFe® Architect (ARCH) or equivalent highly desired.
• Ability to travel up to 15% outside local area

• Highly desired:
  • SAFe® Solution Train Engineer (STE) or SAFe® Practice Consultant (SPC)
  • CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) or CISM (Certified Information Security Manager) — Meets DoD 8140/8570 IAM Level III requirements
  • Microsoft Certified:
    Azure Solutions Architect Expert or Azure Dev Ops Engineer Expert
  • CCNP Enterprise / CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure (or equivalent expert-level transport networking certification)
• Nice-to-Have:
  • Formal DoDAF Framework…