SMX is seeking a Senior Enterprise Solution Architect for our State & Local Government practice. You will own solution design and technical delivery for complex, multi-agency cloud migration, application modernization, AI/ML, and data & analytics engagements. This is a client-facing role with both delivery accountability and business development responsibilities — you’ll work directly with state executives, lead technical teams, mentor engineers, and contribute to proposals and capture efforts. This position is hybrid supporting a Boston, MA based customer.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Design and deliver enterprise solutions across cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) spanning cloud infrastructure, app modernization, data platforms, and AI/ML.
- Lead solution architecture from discovery through implementation — produce architecture documents, decision records, and technical governance.
- Design to regulatory compliance standards including FedRAMP Moderate, HIPAA, CJIS, and IRS Pub 1075.
- Serve as trusted technical advisor to senior government executives; translate technical decisions into business impact.
- Partner with PMs to oversee delivery quality and step in on at-risk engagements. Contribute to RFP/RFQ responses — write technical approaches, build solution architectures, develop sales materials.
- Review and direct work of Cloud Engineers and Developers with coding (mainly Terraform and Python), and cloud configurations.
- Mentor junior architects and engineers; establish reusable architecture standards across the practice.
- Navigate multi-agency, multi-vendor environments with competing constraints.
Required Skills/Experience:
- Minimum 15 years in enterprise technology — architecture, engineering, or technical consulting.
- 7+ years designing and delivering on AWS; working knowledge of Microsoft Azure.
- 3+ years client-facing solution architect or tech lead role in professional services.
- Demonstrated experience in regulated environments (FedRAMP Moderate, HIPAA, CJIS, IRS Pub 1075).
- State and local government experience — procurement cycles, compliance, public-sector IT realities.
- AI/ML practical experience (Bedrock, SageMaker, or equivalent; generative AI, RAG architectures).
- Application modernization — legacy to cloud-native (containerization, microservices, API-first).
- Data & analytics fluency — data lakes, analytics platforms, BI tooling.
- Strong communication — architecture documentation, executive presentations, proposal writing.
- Proficiency reviewing Python and Terraform.
- Multi-vendor delivery coordination (subcontractors, ISVs, client teams).
Desired Skills/Experience:
- AWS Solutions Architect Professional or equivalent certification.
- Experience with state agencies such as Health and Human Services, Revenue, Transportation, or Labor and Workforce Development.
- Medicaid or public benefits program technology experience.
- Oracle database environments and migration strategies.
- Appian, ServiceNow, or low-code /BPM platforms in government.
- Awareness of enterprise data platforms and BI tooling (e.g., Snowflake, Informatica, Tableau) sufficient to architect solutions that incorporate them.
Application Deadline: 7-3-2026
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The SMX salary determination process takes into account a number of factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories, relevant prior work experience, specific skills, education and certifications. At SMX, one of our Core Values is to Invest in Our People so we offer a competitive mix of compensation, learning & development opportunities, and benefits. Some key components of our robust benefits include health insurance, paid leave, and retirement.
At SMX®, we are a team of technical and domain experts dedicated to enabling your mission. From priority national security initiatives for the DoD to highly assured and compliant solutions for healthcare, we understand that digital transformation is key to your future success.
We share your vision for the future and strive to accelerate your impact on the world. We bring both cutting edge technology and an expansive view of what’s possible to every engagement. Our delivery model and unique approaches harness our deep technical and domain knowledge, providing forward-looking insights and practical solutions to power secure mission acceleration.
SMX is an Equal Opportunity employer including disabilities and veterans.
Selected applicant may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification.
SMX does not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization or immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-2, E-3, L-1 and O-1, or any EADs or other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).
Skills Required
- Minimum 15 years in enterprise technology
- 7+ years designing and delivering on AWS
- 3+ years client-facing solution architect or tech lead role
- Demonstrated experience in regulated environments
- State and local government experience
- AI/ML practical experience
- Application modernization experience
- Data & analytics fluency
- Strong communication skills
- Proficiency reviewing Python and Terraform
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SMX is a global technology and advanced engineering provider specializing in Cloud Solutions, C5ISR, and Advanced Engineering / IT. Our tradition of delivering innovative, technical solutions dates back to 1995, however, you may know us better by one of our legacy company names: Trident Technologies, Smartronix, Datastrong, or C2S Consulting Group. With the support of OceanSound Partners, our private equity investment sponsor, we began operating as one business starting in 2019 and became SMX in 2021. We operate in close proximity to our clients around the globe and have core locations in Alabama, California, the DC Metro, Florida, Hawaii, Maryland, and Massachusetts. Today, as SMX, we are one team and together empower government and commercial enterprises to become more effective, innovative, and resilient, no matter what challenges they face. SMX offers competitive benefits, excellent work environments, and growth opportunities for our employees while continuing to expand operations and support our communities. We have more than 25 years of rapid and consistent growth with continuous recognition as an employer-of-choice technology company. In addition, we have earned coveted industry quality and business certifications; have a strong commitment to business partnerships, ethics, compliance, and sustainability; and have a multitude of premier contracting vehicles. The combination of these attributes allows us to provide sound, repeatable business solutions yet remain flexible and agile to quickly adapt to specific customer requirements. Committed to ensuring the highest levels of customer satisfaction, SMX is structured around the programs and technologies we support to provide optimal and seamless operations. We have maintained a reputation for excellence, helping to assure the missions of our Department of Defense, Public Sector, Fortune 1000, and other Government and commercial customers.
