Corporate Solutions Architect

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Ares Enterprise LLC is a dynamic, fast-growing Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) specializing in public sector solutions. We are committed to delivering innovative, secure, and compliant services to our clients while fostering a culture of collaboration and growth. We are seeking a Corporate Solutions Architect to play a critical role in driving sales, supporting contract programs, and ensuring corporate compliance with IT and security requirements.

Sales and Business Development:

• Lead the development of technical solutions that align with client needs and support proposal efforts for government and DoD contracts.
• Write detailed and compelling proposals, including compliance matrices, technical approaches, and past performance.
• Engage with prospective clients to understand requirements, present solutions, and position Ares as a trusted partner.
• Collaborate with business development teams to identify and pursue new opportunities aligned with Ares’ capabilities.
• Represent Ares at industry conferences, client meetings, and networking events to promote services and expand client relationships.

Contract Program Support:

• Provide technical support on contract programs, ensuring solutions meet client specifications and comply with security and operational standards.
• Collaborate with program managers to deliver high-quality outcomes and address technical challenges.
• Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) for DoD policies, security requirements, and technical standards across programs.

IT Compliance and Security:

• Lead initiatives to achieve and maintain compliance with CMMC, ISO 9001, ISO 20000, ISO 27001, and CMMI standards.
• Develop and implement corporate IT compliance frameworks, policies, and procedures.
• Conduct regular internal audits to identify gaps and recommend corrective actions.
• Stay current on DoD security requirements, including RMF and NIST standards, and ensure organizational alignment.
• Support the integration of secure systems and infrastructure for both internal operations and client programs.

Corporate Strategy and Growth:

• Provide strategic input on emerging technologies, DoD priorities, and industry trends to guide corporate growth.
• Identify opportunities to expand Ares’ capabilities and offerings, with a focus on innovation and compliance.
• Partner with leadership to develop scalable processes and tools to support corporate growth.

Requirements:Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or a related field (Master’s ).
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in solution architecture, IT compliance, or business development within government contracting or the DoD.

Skills and Competencies:

• Demonstrated experience in proposal writing, with a strong track record of contributing to successful contract awards.
• Expertise in developing technical solutions for government contracts, including familiarity with FAR/DFAR requirements.
• In-depth knowledge of DoD policies, security requirements, and standards such as RMF and NIST 800-171.
• Proven ability to lead compliance initiatives for frameworks such as CMMC, ISO 9001, ISO 20000, ISO 27001, and CMMI.
• Strong technical knowledge of IT systems, cybersecurity, and cloud-based solutions.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Qualifications:

• Certifications such as CISSP, PMP, ITIL, or ISO Lead Auditor are highly desirable.
• Experience supporting small businesses in achieving compliance with government and industry standards.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms, cybersecurity tools, and enterprise architecture.
• Hands-on experience with DoD contract programs and public sector IT systems.