Solutions Architect

GXM is seeking a Solutions Architect to join our team to support advanced defense and space-related mission programs focused on Command and Control (C2), mission systems integration, cloud modernization, and enterprise capability delivery.

The ideal candidate will serve as a technical leader responsible for designing and integrating mission solutions across cloud environments, data platforms, applications, infrastructure, and operational systems. This individual will work closely with engineering teams, vendors, mission stakeholders, and enterprise architects to ensure technical solutions align with mission requirements, operational objectives, and architectural standards.

This role requires expertise in solution architecture, systems integration, hybrid cloud environments, enterprise data architectures, and complex technical ecosystems supporting mission-critical operations.

This role is onsite in Colorado Springs, CO. Hybrid flexibility may be available over time based on mission requirements, program execution needs, and achievement of objectives.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates with Chief Architect on all technical architecture requirements and decisions.
• Lead technical solution integration activities across mission systems, platforms, applications, and operational environments.
• Design and maintain solution architectures that support mission objectives, enterprise capabilities, scalability, interoperability, and long-term sustainability.
• Develop service decomposition strategies, interface designs, and integration approaches to enable effective communication between systems, services, and external partners.
• Coordinate cross-vendor integration efforts to ensure compatibility, interoperability, and successful delivery of mission capabilities.
• Design hybrid cloud architectures supporting on-premises, cloud, and mission-specific environments.
• Develop architectural approaches supporting multi-classification environments and secure information sharing requirements.
• Design enterprise data architectures, including data storage strategies, cross-domain data models, and integration frameworks.
• Establish data normalization standards and metadata governance practices to improve data consistency, accessibility, and quality across the enterprise.
• Collaborate with engineering teams, cybersecurity personnel, mission stakeholders, and enterprise architects to develop and implement technical solutions.
• Support architecture reviews, technical assessments, design documentation, and solution implementation activities.