IS IT Solutions Architect

Job Description
About BAE Systems
Recognized annually as a Top Workplace in Utah consecutively since 2018, employees at BAE Systems, Inc. enjoy an exceptional work culture, employment stability, growth opportunities, and job satisfaction knowing they are helping to protect the country through the development of the most technological advancements in our nation’s history. Our work culture thrives on hard work, innovation, diversity, equity, and inclusion.

About This Job
Air and Space Force Solutions, a business unit within BAE Systems, has an opening at our Hill Air Force Base, Utah location for an Solutions Architect. The selected candidate will join our Information Services team and have an important role in supporting our mission of Strategic Deterrence through continual improvement and innovation. The Solutions Architect (SA) is responsible for developing integrated, secure, and scalable technical solutions that align customer mission needs with business and program objectives. Serving as a critical technical leader across the solution lifecycle, the SA translates complex requirements into executable architectures, balancing performance, risk, cost, and schedule.
Working in close partnership with the Enterprise Architect, the SA transforms high-level strategic "guardrails" into detailed technical realities. The individual will be tasked with deeply understanding the existing ICBM IT infrastructure while proactively identifying improvement areas and evaluating emerging technologies to drive innovation, reduce risk, and deliver differentiated solutions that support the mission of Strategic Deterrence.
The position will have the following duties and responsibilities:

Position Requirements:

• Architectural Design & Technical Leadership
  • Executable Architecture: Translate complex mission requirements into detailed, executable technical architectures that align with program objectives.
  • Infrastructure Optimization: Develop a comprehensive understanding of existing IT infrastructure and actively identify areas for improvement to streamline workflows and enhance system reliability.
  • Design & Validation: Lead the design and testing of technical architectures, ensuring they are secure, scalable, and interoperable before full-scale deployment.
  • Innovation & Evaluation: Regularly evaluate existing and emerging technologies and technical approaches to drive innovation and reduce program risk.
  • Technical Execution: Partner with engineering teams to develop and review code, ensuring that the final implementation adheres to the approved architectural design.
• Programmatic Integration & Efficiency
  • Process Optimization: Drive organization-wide process optimization initiatives to improve network efficiency and organizational agility.
    Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a technical liaison, providing stakeholders with transparent updates on IT development processes, technical trajectories, and associated costs.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with subject matter experts (SMEs) and teams across diverse business functions to identify problem areas, propose IT solutions to company challenges, and drive total organizational efficiency.
  • Goal Alignment: Ensure all technical solutions meet both short-term operational needs and long-term business goals.
• Governance & Documentation
  • Comprehensive Documentation: Lead the creation and review of comprehensive IT documentation, including design documents, implementation plans, and operational procedures.
  • Standard Adherence: Ensure all solution-level designs comply with the Enterprise Architecture standards and DoD security mandates.
  • Risk Management: Balance the drive for innovation with a rigorous approach to risk, ensuring that new technical approaches do not compromise the stability of the ICBM ecosystem.

Citizenship Requirement
Pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires US citizenship.

Clearance Requirement
This position requires an active final Secret clearance upon hire date. The applicant must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI clearance. An active Top Secret/SCI clearance is preferred.

Certification Requirement
The applicant must meet DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II or higher certification requirements on hire date:

• CISSP or CISM (preferred)
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Associate or Professional) (preferred)

Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Education and Experience Requirements for This Position:

• High School diploma and 12+ years of relevant experience, or
• BA/BS degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field with 10+ years applicable experience)
• MA/MS degree and 8+ years applicable experience

Citizenship Requirement
Pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires US citizenship.

Clearance Requirement
This position requires an active final Secret clearance upon hire date. The applicant must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI clearance. An active Top Secret/SCI clearance is preferred.

Certification Requirement
The applicant must meet DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II or higher certification requirements on hire date and possess the following certifications:

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Prior experience working on DoD IT projects is highly desirable

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $120874 - $205486

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

About BAE Systems, Inc.
BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.

Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.