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AT&T

Principal Solutions Architect – Government

AT&T

. Serve as the lead architect for the overall program solution architecture .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeChantilly • Virginia • United StatesLead💰 $130,700 - $261,100 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in enterprise architecture frameworks, network architecture, and cloud solutions, with a strong focus on integration, scalability, and security. Proven ability to lead architectural design reviews and develop technical strategies for large-scale IT and telecommunications programs.

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Enterprise Architecture FrameworksNetwork ArchitectureCloud PlatformsCybersecurityTechnical Risk Assessment

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Hard Skills
Solution ArchitectureSystems Engineering LifecycleTechnical Trade StudiesIntegration of IT SolutionsService Management Systems
Soft Skills
LeadershipCollaborationCommunication
Tools & Technologies
OSS/BSSAutomation PlatformsMonitoring Tools
Certifications & Qualifications
TOGAFCISSPAWS Solutions ArchitectAzure ArchitectPMP
Industry Keywords
Federal ProgramsTelecommunicationsNetwork ModernizationDigital TransformationManaged Network Services

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
AWSAzureCloudCyber SecurityITSMPMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Serve as the lead architect for the overall program solution architecture
  • Support the Chief Engineer in developing and maintaining the technical vision, architecture roadmap, and engineering strategy
  • Define and maintain the enterprise architecture framework governing the FENS solution
  • Ensure integration across network, security, cloud, OSS/BSS, monitoring, automation, service management, and operational platforms
  • Evaluate architectural alternatives and perform technical trade studies to support engineering decisions
  • Establish architecture standards, design patterns, and engineering best practices
  • Lead architecture review boards and technical design reviews
  • Ensure consistency between functional requirements, operational requirements, and technical implementation approaches
  • Coordinate solution architecture activities across all engineering disciplines
  • Support requirements analysis, system decomposition, interface definition, and technical allocation activities
  • Assess technical risks and develop mitigation strategies for complex architectural challenges
  • Work closely with peers across security, engineering, testing and operations teams to ensure design readiness and operational supportability
  • Validate solution scalability, resiliency, security, maintainability, and performance objectives
  • Support transition planning and operational readiness activities
  • Provide executive-level technical briefings and architecture recommendations to program leadership and stakeholders

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Customer Specific Clearance (#clearable)
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Telecommunications, or a related technical field
  • Minimum 15 years of experience designing and integrating large-scale enterprise IT, telecommunications, cloud, or network solutions
  • Experience serving as a lead architect on complex federal programs
  • Demonstrated experience developing enterprise architecture frameworks and integrated technical solutions
  • Strong knowledge of network architecture, cloud platforms, cybersecurity, automation, and service management systems
  • Experience supporting large-scale network modernization and digital transformation initiatives
  • Ability to obtain and maintain required government security clearances
  • Desired: Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related discipline
  • Desired: Experience supporting enterprise telecommunications, managed network services, and SD-WAN architectures
  • Desired: Knowledge of cloud architecture, network transformation, IT service management, and automation platforms
  • Desired: Familiarity with systems engineering lifecycle methodologies and enterprise architecture frameworks
  • Desired: TOGAF, CISSP, AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Architect, PMP, or equivalent professional certifications

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
  • 401(k) plan
  • Tuition reimbursement program
  • Paid Time Off and Holidays (at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays)
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Paid Caregiver Leave
  • Additional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available but is unprotected
  • Adoption Reimbursement
  • Disability Benefits (short term and long term)
  • Life and Accidental Death Insurance
  • Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident hospital indemnity/group legal
  • Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
  • Extensive employee wellness programs
  • Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories, AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T wireline phone