Solutions Architect

Title: Solutions Architect

State Role Title: Info Technology Specialist III

Hiring Range: $135,000 - $150,000

Pay Band: 6

Agency: VA Information Tech Agency

Location: VA Information Technologies

Agency Website: https://www.vita.virginia.gov/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Information Technologies Agency (VITA) is excited to offer a competitive opportunity to serve as a Solutions Architect (SA) with the Customer Experience (CX) Division.

The Solutions Architect (SA) at VITA provides technical expertise and architectural guidance to their assigned agencies within the Customer Experience (CX) organization.

The SA is responsible for translating agency business objectives and modernization intent into feasible, architecturally aligned technical solutions, products, and services.

The SA partners with Customer Account Managers (CAM) to provide input to the agency six-year journey roadmap (6YR), the Commonwealth’s primary six-year modernization roadmap, and the corresponding Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M).

The SA collaborates cross-functionally (Infrastructure, Enterprise Intelligent Solutions, Cybersecurity, Supply Chain) with VITA to ensure that all designed solutions align with enterprise architecture, security standards, sourcing strategies, and statewide technology direction.

The SA identifies the architectural direction and provides the technical pathway(s). As needed, the SA escalates barriers with their CAM and CX organization.

Join VITA at The Boulders in Richmond, VA, where innovation meets impact! As the Commonwealth’s leading IT agency, we’re connecting, protecting, innovating, and powering Virginia’s digital future through collaboration, creativity, and purpose. Our team thrives in a vibrant, customer-focused environment that values growth, accountability, and forward thinking — all while making technology work for every corner of Virginia.

Minimum Qualifications

Considerable work-related experience architecting and assessing large-scale modernization plans, technology roadmaps, or enterprise-level solution designs for technical feasibility.

Considerable work-related experience in interpretation and application of federal, state laws/regulations/governance, and/or COV standards.

Considerable work-related experience in project, program management, and meeting deadlines.

Considerable work-related experience in designing and migrating on-premise applications to cloud platforms (AWS, AZURE, Google Cloud, Oracle Cloud).

Considerable work-related experience in cloud networking principles (VPC, subnets, routing, Direct Connect, VPN) and development methodologies (Lean Agile, Agile, SAFe).

Considerable work experience collaborating with internal/external stakeholders.

Additional Considerations

Considerable years of experience in software engineering.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

This position is eligible for one (1) day telework.

Applicants must consent to a fingerprint background check.

The Commonwealth of Virginia welcomes all applicants authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship is not provided; therefore, applicants must be a citizen or national of the U.S., a Lawful Permanent Resident, or an alien authorized to work.

State applications and/or resumes will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:55 p.m. on the closing date through the state applicant tracking system. We will not accept applications, resumes, cover letters, etc. in any other format. Please refer to “Your Application” in your PageUp account to check the status of your application for this position. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided in the application and/or resume.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act.

VITA is a “Virginia Values Veterans” (V3) official certified state agency that provides hiring preference to Veterans and Members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29, (2010). If you are a Veteran or Virginia National Guard Member, we encourage you to apply and receive preference in the hiring process. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni also are encouraged to apply.

Contact Information

Name: VITA Human Resources

Phone: Recruitment@vita.virginia.gov

Email: Recruitment@vita.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.