Lead Solution Architect - Defense
工作描述
Accenture is expanding its Defense Technology practice with a visionary Lead Solution Architect to drive the next generation of mission-focused synthetic environments and AI-enabled platforms. In this role, you will play a critical part in shaping and delivering complex architecture for NATO defense organizations and leading global defense industry clients.
You will define the technical architecture for simulation, training, multi-domain operations (MDO), and AI-driven decision-support solutions. Our work is anchored in Accenture’s Common Synthetic Environment (CSE) — a strategic global asset developed collaboratively across our international engineering teams.
This is a unique opportunity to operate at the intersection of cutting-edge technology, national security, and large-scale digital transformation.
As a Lead Solution Architect, you will:
- Collaborate with client teams to understand requirements and define end-to-end simulation and AI architectures
- Design scalable, cloud-native synthetic environment platforms supporting training, operational planning, analytics, and wargaming usecases
- Shape architectural vision and platform strategies during sales and early engagement phases
- Guide and mentor development teams to ensure architectural integrity, compliance, and alignment with program objectives
- Lead architecture governance processes, including design reviews, decision records, standards, and best practices
- Oversee a team of architects across application, infrastructure, simulation, and data domains
- Contribute to the evolution of the CSE global asset, ensuring architectural consistency and technical excellence across markets
- Work with an ecosystem of industry-leading technologies and partners, including: NVIDIA, Palantir, Unity, Palantir, Varjo, Red Hat, Dell, OpenAI, OneArc, Plexsys, Battlespace Simulations, Hadean, Valkyrie Enterprises, and more.
职位要求
What We Are Looking For:
- 10+ years of experience in senior architecture roles within complex, mission-critical environments
- Experience designing event-based, distributed, and federated system architectures
- Understanding of AI technologies and modern data platforms (e.g., Palantir, Databricks)
- Proficiency with architecture frameworks and modelling standards (Archimate, NAF, UML..)
- Background in DevOps, Infrastructure as Code, and secure-by-design engineering
- Solid programming fundamentals and ability to engage hands-on if needed
- Cloud expertise (OpenShift, Azure, or equivalent)
- Knowledge of system hardening, secure environments, and defense-sector requirements
Why Join Accenture?
- Collaborate with a global network of industry-leading experts in simulation, AI, and defense technologies
- Opportunity to work on mission-critical programs that directly support NATO nations and the broader defense ecosystem
- Access to the latest technology innovations, global R&D initiatives, and multi-domain operational programs
- A culture of continuous learning, career development, and cross-border collaboration
- The ability to make real impact — work that truly matters
Please note: An approved security clearance is a requirement for the work we do for defense clients. Obtaining the required clearance is only possible with eligibility for a NATO passport, and candidates must not hold dual citizenship with non-NATO countries. This position may also involve business travel.
