Design network and cybersecurity solutions for Federal agencies, covering areas like Zero Trust Architecture, network segmentation, SD-WAN, and hybrid/multi-cloud security.
Build and deliver technical presentations, demos, and proof-of-concepts that show customers how a solution works in their environment.
Run technical discovery sessions to understand what the customer has today, where the gaps are, and what BlueAlly and its partners can bring to the table.
Write proposals, Bills of Materials, and RFP/RFI/RFQ responses with accurate pricing and solution designs that meet Federal requirements.
Confirm all proposed solutions meet Federal compliance standards: NIST 800-53, NIST 800-207 (Zero Trust), FISMA, FedRAMP, CMMC, and CISA guidelines.
Work with Practice Leaders, OEM partners, and internal subject matter experts to validate architecture and confirm technical feasibility.
Scope and draft professional and managed services engagements as part of the overall deal.
Help qualify opportunities, move pipeline forward, and hand off cleanly to delivery teams when deals close.
Stay current with changes in cybersecurity, Federal IT policy, networking, and cloud security to keep solution designs relevant and competitive.
Help junior Solutions Architects develop their skills on Federal engagements and network/security design.

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
5+ years in a Solutions Architect, Security Architect, Network Architect, or similar presales/technical role.
Real experience designing and proposing network and security solutions for Federal or public sector customers.
Solid grasp of Zero Trust Architecture principles and how to implement them in both cloud and on-premises environments.
Hands-on experience with technologies from vendors like Cisco, Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet, Juniper, and Zscaler.
Working knowledge of Federal IT compliance requirements, procurement processes, and security frameworks (NIST, FISMA, FedRAMP, CMMC, CISA).
Experience with authentication technologies: ADFS, Entra ID (Azure AD), SAML, and related protocols.
Familiarity with cloud-native security controls, IAM policies, encryption, and security group configurations across AWS, Azure, and hybrid platforms.
Track record of writing quotes, proposals, and responses to government solicitations (RFPs/RFIs/RFQs).
Experience scoping and quoting professional and managed services engagements.
Clear communicator who can explain technical solutions to both engineers and non-technical stakeholders.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Comfortable working independently and across sales, engineering, and delivery teams.

40-hour week with availability during standard business hours
Remote; Washington, D.C. metro area preferred for proximity to Federal customers.
Travel expected (up to 25–50%) for customer meetings, partner events, and internal collaboration.
Computer-based position with extended time in virtual meetings.
Sufficient dexterity of hands and fingers to efficiently operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other computer components.

Senior Solutions Architect – Federal

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