Principal Solutions Architect

General Information

Requisition # R62461 Locations USA-Remote Work Posting Date 08/07/2025 Security Clearance Required None Remote Type Hybrid Time Type Full time

Description & Requirements

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ManTech seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Principal Solutions Architect (Azure) to join our team in Herndon, VA.  We are seeking a highly experienced Principal Solutions Architect (Azure) to lead the design and implementation of secure, scalable, and mission-aligned cloud solutions for our client.  In this leadership role, you will partner with customer stakeholders to architect a cloud-based platform while ensuring compliance with federal security and regulatory standards (FedRAMP, FISMA, DoD IL).  Additionally, you will act as a trusted advisor to federal IT stakeholders, technology vendors, and senior leadership, guiding them through complex cloud transformation initiatives using Microsoft Azure, AWS, and other complementary technologies.
 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

• Engage directly with federal stakeholders and technology vendors to understand mission priorities and translate them into secure, cloud-native architectures on Azure and AWS.
• Design end-to-end Azure-based solutions encompassing IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS components aligned with compliance standards (FedRAMP, NIST 800-53, CMMC, etc.).
• Lead architecture reviews and technical solutioning sessions with both internal teams and client representatives.
• Provide technical leadership on the design, implementation and optimization of solutions.
• Collaborate with federal customers and the technology vendor integrate third-party services and ensure interoperability.
• Guide DevSecOps practices and automation strategies using tools such as Terraform, Bicep, GitHub Actions, and Azure DevOps.
• Stay ahead of cloud trends, emerging technologies, and evolving federal cybersecurity mandates.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field OR 4+ years of additional IT work experience.
• 8+ years of experience in IT architecture, with at least 5 years focused on Microsoft Azure in enterprise or government environments.
• Strong understanding of federal cybersecurity frameworks and policies (e.g., FedRAMP, FISMA, RMF, Zero Trust Architecture).
• Proven experience designing and implementing mission-critical solutions for U.S. federal agencies.
• Experience with hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
• Strong customer-facing communication skills, including executive briefings and technical presentations.
• Ability to obtain or maintain a Secret or higher-level security clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert or equivalent certifications.
• Prior experience supporting DoD, IC or Federal/Civilian agencies.
• Experience with containers, Kubernetes (AKS), and microservices architectures.
• Understanding of identity and access management using Azure AD, ADFS, and PIV/CAC.
• Experience working with Microsoft Government Cloud offerings (Azure Government, Microsoft 365 GCC High). 

Clearance Requirements:

• US Citizenship
• Ability to obtain or maintain a Secret or higher-level security clearance 

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, officemachinery, etc.
• Frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which mayinvolve delivering presentations. Must be able to exchange accurate information inthese situations.

The projected compensation range for this position is $114,700.00-$191,300.00. There are differentiating factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate, including, but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location (For Remote Opportunities), education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories.  In addition, MANTECH invests in its employees beyond just compensation.  MANTECH’s benefits offerings include, dependent upon position, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, short-term and long-term Disability, Retirement and Savings, Learning and Development opportunities, wellness programs as well as other optional benefit elections.
MANTECH International Corporation considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to disability or veteran status or any other status protected under any federal, state, or local law or regulation.

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