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Sierra7, Inc. is seeking a highly experienced Chief Solutions Architect to support the Department of Defense (DoD) and serve as the chief technical design authority across the Defense Casualty Information Processing System (DCIPS) Future modernization effort. This role will orchestrate system architecture, data integration, and delivery sequencing across Salesforce and VA legacy systems, ensuring technical fidelity, compliance, and alignment to the client’s enterprise architecture strategy. Rather than owning EA governance, the SAL integrates closely with VA enterprise architects to validate modernization decisions and support sustainment planning within existing architecture frameworks. Brief Description
Sierra7, Inc. is seeking a highly experienced Chief Solutions Architect to support the Department of Defense (DoD) and serve as the chief technical design authority across the Defense Casualty Information Processing System (DCIPS) Future modernization effort. This role will orchestrate system architecture, data integration, and delivery sequencing across Salesforce and VA legacy systems, ensuring technical fidelity, compliance, and alignment to the client’s enterprise architecture strategy. Rather than owning EA governance, the SAL integrates closely with VA enterprise architects to validate modernization decisions and support sustainment planning within existing architecture frameworks.
The Chief Solutions Architect will play an integral role in developing and maintaining the Architecture Implementation Plan, oversee system scalability, and ensure integration with third-party systems like DMDC, IPPS-A, and VA systems.
Position Responsibilities
Design integration patterns, data flows, and shared services between Salesforce and legacy systems, in coordination with VA architect leads Direct platform build-out, including filed-level mapping, workflow automation, metadata tagging, and user interface optimization Guide technical decisions on metadata tagging, data lineage, and semantic fidelity across platform components Collaborate with Platform Modernization Lead and VA enterprise architects to ensure delivery thread alignment with future-state EA vision Review and validate technical deliverables to ensure solution integrity, performance, and compliance with FedRAMP High and DoD SRG standards Participate in EA governance processes and forums as a technical liaison, ensuring solution decisions reflect VA enterprise standards Provide technical oversight of modernization sequencing, artifact development, and cross-team alignment Oversee development of platform-specific technical artifacts including configuration guides, metadata schemas, and security posture documentation Advise on sustainment planning, release management, and user adoption strategies
Requirements
Experience with Salesforce data and cloud integration, architecture, and delivery sequencing Expertise in AWS GovCloud, DoDAF, and modern software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, DevSecOps) Proven success integrating cloud platforms (e.g., Salesforce, AWS) with on-prem and hybrid systems in complex, federated environments Deep familiarity with metadata governance, integration architecture, and record-level controls under FedRAMP High and DoD SRG Experience coordinating with federal EA offices and aligning modernization activities with existing enterprise frameworks Active DoD Secret clearance required, Top Secret preferred for system administration tasks
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field 12+ years of experience in software architecture, with at least 8 years in DoD environments designing high-availability, mission-critical systems Certifications such as TOGAF, AWS Architect, or Salesforce Integration Architect, preferred
Why Join Sierra7?
Sierra7 is a Small Disabled Veteran Owned Business. We were founded in 2009 with the mission of “serving those who serve". We are a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and CMMI-SVC Level 3-appraised member of the government technology and services industry. We are a proud recipient of the 2024 Gold HIRE Vets Medallion Award from the US Department of Labor, which recognizes employers who successfully recruit, hire, and retain Veterans.
Benefits
Medical/Dental/Vision FSA (Flexible Spending Account) HSA (Health Savings Account) Life Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, Voluntary Short- and Long-Term Disability Additional Supplemental Medical Benefits Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Legal Plan, Pet Insurance, Accident 401K Legal Assistance Financial Wellness Paid Time Off (PTO) Federal Holidays Education Reimbursement LinkedIn Learning Employee Referral Program
Summary
This posting is for prospective candidates only. Unsolicited third-party resume submissions will be considered property of Sierra7, Inc. and will not be acknowledged or returned.
We will never send communications through any other domain, including @sierra7careers.com, @gmail.com or @yahoo.com. ALL communications will come from a @sierra7.com domain. We will never request payment from you, nor will we send payment to you, prior to your start date. If you have been asked to send or receive any payment, or if you have any doubt about whether you have been contacted by a Sierra7 employee, please contact us at Talent.Acquisition@sierra7.com
Disclaimer
As required by local law, Sierra7 provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York, Washington, and the District of Columbia. The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Sierra7 varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set and level of experience.
The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York, Washington, and the District of Columbia is: $155,000 - $215,000 USD
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
Sierra7 will not provide sponsorship for employment-based immigration benefits for this position. To be considered for this position all candidates must be a US Citizen. This position is not a C2C opportunity.
Sierra7 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans Disabled
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Chief Solutions Architect
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Sierra7, Inc. 2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the
Chief Solutions Architect
role at
Sierra7, Inc. Brief Description
Sierra7, Inc. is seeking a highly experienced Chief Solutions Architect to support the Department of Defense (DoD) and serve as the chief technical design authority across the Defense Casualty Information Processing System (DCIPS) Future modernization effort. This role will orchestrate system architecture, data integration, and delivery sequencing across Salesforce and VA legacy systems, ensuring technical fidelity, compliance, and alignment to the client’s enterprise architecture strategy. Rather than owning EA governance, the SAL integrates closely with VA enterprise architects to validate modernization decisions and support sustainment planning within existing architecture frameworks. Brief Description
Sierra7, Inc. is seeking a highly experienced Chief Solutions Architect to support the Department of Defense (DoD) and serve as the chief technical design authority across the Defense Casualty Information Processing System (DCIPS) Future modernization effort. This role will orchestrate system architecture, data integration, and delivery sequencing across Salesforce and VA legacy systems, ensuring technical fidelity, compliance, and alignment to the client’s enterprise architecture strategy. Rather than owning EA governance, the SAL integrates closely with VA enterprise architects to validate modernization decisions and support sustainment planning within existing architecture frameworks.
The Chief Solutions Architect will play an integral role in developing and maintaining the Architecture Implementation Plan, oversee system scalability, and ensure integration with third-party systems like DMDC, IPPS-A, and VA systems.
Position Responsibilities
Design integration patterns, data flows, and shared services between Salesforce and legacy systems, in coordination with VA architect leads Direct platform build-out, including filed-level mapping, workflow automation, metadata tagging, and user interface optimization Guide technical decisions on metadata tagging, data lineage, and semantic fidelity across platform components Collaborate with Platform Modernization Lead and VA enterprise architects to ensure delivery thread alignment with future-state EA vision Review and validate technical deliverables to ensure solution integrity, performance, and compliance with FedRAMP High and DoD SRG standards Participate in EA governance processes and forums as a technical liaison, ensuring solution decisions reflect VA enterprise standards Provide technical oversight of modernization sequencing, artifact development, and cross-team alignment Oversee development of platform-specific technical artifacts including configuration guides, metadata schemas, and security posture documentation Advise on sustainment planning, release management, and user adoption strategies
Requirements
Experience with Salesforce data and cloud integration, architecture, and delivery sequencing Expertise in AWS GovCloud, DoDAF, and modern software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, DevSecOps) Proven success integrating cloud platforms (e.g., Salesforce, AWS) with on-prem and hybrid systems in complex, federated environments Deep familiarity with metadata governance, integration architecture, and record-level controls under FedRAMP High and DoD SRG Experience coordinating with federal EA offices and aligning modernization activities with existing enterprise frameworks Active DoD Secret clearance required, Top Secret preferred for system administration tasks
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field 12+ years of experience in software architecture, with at least 8 years in DoD environments designing high-availability, mission-critical systems Certifications such as TOGAF, AWS Architect, or Salesforce Integration Architect, preferred
Why Join Sierra7?
Sierra7 is a Small Disabled Veteran Owned Business. We were founded in 2009 with the mission of “serving those who serve". We are a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and CMMI-SVC Level 3-appraised member of the government technology and services industry. We are a proud recipient of the 2024 Gold HIRE Vets Medallion Award from the US Department of Labor, which recognizes employers who successfully recruit, hire, and retain Veterans.
Benefits
Medical/Dental/Vision FSA (Flexible Spending Account) HSA (Health Savings Account) Life Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, Voluntary Short- and Long-Term Disability Additional Supplemental Medical Benefits Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Legal Plan, Pet Insurance, Accident 401K Legal Assistance Financial Wellness Paid Time Off (PTO) Federal Holidays Education Reimbursement LinkedIn Learning Employee Referral Program
Summary
This posting is for prospective candidates only. Unsolicited third-party resume submissions will be considered property of Sierra7, Inc. and will not be acknowledged or returned.
We will never send communications through any other domain, including @sierra7careers.com, @gmail.com or @yahoo.com. ALL communications will come from a @sierra7.com domain. We will never request payment from you, nor will we send payment to you, prior to your start date. If you have been asked to send or receive any payment, or if you have any doubt about whether you have been contacted by a Sierra7 employee, please contact us at Talent.Acquisition@sierra7.com
Disclaimer
As required by local law, Sierra7 provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York, Washington, and the District of Columbia. The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Sierra7 varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set and level of experience.
The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York, Washington, and the District of Columbia is: $155,000 - $215,000 USD
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
Sierra7 will not provide sponsorship for employment-based immigration benefits for this position. To be considered for this position all candidates must be a US Citizen. This position is not a C2C opportunity.
Sierra7 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans Disabled
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Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Engineering and Information Technology Industries Technology, Information and Internet Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Sierra7, Inc. by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Chief Solutions Architect” roles.
Senior Solution Architect and Technical Lead
Washington, DC $150,000.00-$220,000.00 3 weeks ago Solutions Architect, NTT Global Alliance
District of Columbia, United States $148,000.00-$235,750.00 1 week ago Arlington, VA $100,000.00-$118,000.00 4 months ago Principal Solutions Architect - Healthcare & Life Science
McLean, VA $112,800.00-$257,000.00 2 weeks ago Washington, DC $85,100.00-$185,300.00 5 days ago Washington, DC $130,000.00-$170,000.00 1 week ago McLean, VA $112,800.00-$257,000.00 2 weeks ago Washington, DC $270,000.00-$360,000.00 1 week ago Reston, VA $118,730.00-$201,840.00 2 weeks ago Resident Solutions Architect -Public Sector
District of Columbia, United States $145,000.00-$155,000.00 1 week ago Senior Solutions Architect - Strategic Accounts, Digital Native Business
Washington, DC $150,000.00-$220,000.00 5 days ago District of Columbia, United States $122,000.00-$203,000.00 1 day ago McLean, VA $86,800.00-$198,000.00 2 weeks ago Herndon, VA $145,000.00-$155,000.00 5 days ago Washington, DC $141,000.00-$332,000.00 1 week ago Reston, VA $98,124.00-$166,810.00 3 days ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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