IT Solutions Architect - Maritime and Aviation Systems

About the role

Seeking a skilled IT Solutions Architect to serve as a senior technical advisor for the Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO). This role focuses on designing and integrating enterprise technology solutions, including AI capabilities, to support mission-critical maritime and aviation operations. The ideal candidate is experienced in operational environments with unique constraints, such as shipboard and aircraft systems, and is passionate about advancing technology in federal operational settings.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of end-to-end IT architectures for shipboard, aircraft, uncrewed systems, and shore-based facilities.
• Translate operational requirements into secure, scalable, and cost-effective IT solutions incorporating AI analytics and automation.
• Identify and implement AI use cases to enhance operational efficiency, predictive maintenance, and real-time situational awareness.
• Collaborate with program offices, engineering teams, and external stakeholders to ensure interoperability and compliance with federal IT policies.
• Provide expert technical guidance to CIO, senior leadership, and project managers during planning and deployment phases.
• Oversee technology evaluations, proof-of-concept testing, and integration of emerging technologies including cloud, edge computing, and AI models.
• Develop and maintain enterprise reference architectures, solution blueprints, and integration standards with AI governance.
• Serve as technical escalation point for complex design and interoperability challenges.
• Ensure solutions incorporate redundancy, disaster recovery, cybersecurity best practices, and AI model monitoring.

Required skills

Enterprise IT architecture Systems integration Network infrastructure design AI model deployment Federal IT security frameworks Shipboard IT systems Aircraft mission systems Secure remote operations Technical leadership Communication skills

Preferred skills

Hybrid cloud solutions AI-driven analytics High-availability networks Secure data-sharing environments NOAA mission knowledge Maritime and aviation operational support

Education requirements

Degree

Bachelor

Major

Information Technology

Job Requirements