Solutions Architect - Cyber Security & Networking

Apply Job Type Full-time Description At Paragon Micro, Inc. , we’re redefining how our clients adopt, scale, and secure modern technology. For over a decade, we've earned a reputation as a trusted IT partner by delivering transformative, mission-aligned solutions. As we continue to expand, we’re looking for a strategic, technically fluent Solutions Architect who thrives on innovation, problem-solving, and creating tangible impact. This is a high-profile, customer-facing role that serves as the technical authority and solutions orchestrator within our Solutions and Services Team. You will be the bridge between business needs and cutting-edge technologies — shaping, guiding, and delivering scalable solutions that align to our clients’ missions. What You’ll Do Architect, design, and deliver secure and scalable infrastructure solutions across networking and cyber security and on-prem environments. Identify risks and recommend strategic, scalable architectures that address both near-term needs and long-term growth. Collaborate closely with Account Executives and Engineers to tailor solutions that address customer objectives and business outcomes. Lead customer conversations to translate mission needs into technology solutions, clearly articulating value and ROI. Evaluate and integrate emerging infrastructure and security technologies to support continuous innovation for our federal clients. Guide Proof of Concept efforts to explore and validate solution feasibility for complex customer environments. Support vendor evaluations and assessments to ensure optimal tooling and integration for security, compliance, and performance. Serve as a trusted advisor internally and externally, influencing both the customer journey and Paragon Micro’s growth strategy. Cultivate relationships with vendors, partners, suppliers, and federal customers to amplify our technical capabilities and brand. Stay current on industry trends, compliance standards, and best practices to maintain thought leadership in your domain. Key Success Criteria Trusted technical advisor with a credible presence in customer, vendor, and internal stakeholder engagements. Strong breadth of technical knowledge, with deep experience in designing and integrating complex systems. Strategic thinker with the ability to influence outcomes, lead cross-functional collaboration, and execute with excellence. Adept at aligning technology solutions with business needs—able to pivot from C-level strategy discussions to detailed technical conversations. Self-starter who thrives in a hybrid work environment and is comfortable leading large-scale meetings and technical workshops. Demonstrates resilience, creativity, and passion when solving challenges that others see as roadblocks. Requirements 8+ years of experience in infrastructure architecture, systems design, or IT engineering, with demonstrated expertise in secure environments. Deep technical proficiency in Networking and Cyber Security. Relevant technology certifications are a plus Proven success designing and executing strategic architecture plans within federal, enterprise, or highly regulated environments. Strong understanding of enterprise IT operations, security architectures, automation, and systems integration. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex solutions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Comfortable leading technical whiteboarding sessions, solution workshops, and customer briefings. Active and applicable industry certifications. Must be a U.S. Citizen. What You Bring to the Team Strategic mindset balanced with practical execution. Curiosity, optimism, and a continuous drive to learn and grow. Collaborative spirit and a bias for action. Sincere investment in customer success and delivering mission outcomes. A sense of humor and humility—we take our work seriously, not ourselves.