Role Description We are seeking a senior-level Solutions Architect to lead the end-to-end architecture and delivery of a new solution build supporting Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) programs. This role will own the technical vision, system design, and implementation strategy from initial concept through deployment and sustainment. The ideal candidate brings deep experience architecting scalable, secure AWS-based applications, strong Java development expertise, and a proven track record leading complex federal system builds. Key Responsibilities - Own and lead the full solution architecture for a new system build across design, development, integration, and deployment. - Define technical architecture, frameworks, and standards aligned with DCSA, DoD, and federal security requirements. - Translate mission and business requirements into scalable, secure technical solutions. - Serve as the technical authority across the program, guiding engineering teams and system integrators. - Design and implement cloud-native architectures using AWS services. - Oversee Java-based application architecture and development patterns. - Ensure system compliance with NIST, RMF, and DoD cybersecurity standards. - Collaborate closely with program managers, cybersecurity, DevOps, and stakeholders across government and contractor teams. - Support system modernization, performance optimization, and long-term sustainment strategies. - Contribute to technical documentation, solution roadmaps, and architecture reviews. Qualifications - Active Top Secret clearance, with SCI eligibility. - 10+ years of experience in software engineering, systems architecture, or solution architecture. - At least 2+ years of supporting federal or DoD programs, preferably DCSA. Preferred Qualifications - Bachelor's Degree in related field. - Prior experience supporting DCSA or similar national security programs. - Strong hands-on experience with AWS cloud architecture and services. - Advanced experience designing and building Java-based enterprise systems. - Proven experience leading net-new solution builds from concept through production. - Familiarity with DevSecOps pipelines and CI/CD in AWS environments. - Experience with modern microservices, APIs, and container-based architectures. - Background in system modernization or legacy system replacement efforts. - AWS certifications or equivalent cloud credentials. - Strong understanding of secure system design and compliance in regulated environments. - Ability to lead technical teams and influence architecture decisions across multiple stakeholders. What You’ll Bring - Strategic architectural thinking combined with hands-on technical depth. - Ability to balance mission requirements, security, and performance. - Leadership presence and comfort owning technical decisions. - Strong communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences. Pay Range The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is: $130,687.00 - $222,169.00.

Role Description This is a remote position within the United States. We are currently seeking a Solutions Architect to join our team of professionals. We are seeking an experienced, commercially-minded Solutions Architect to join our team as a lead technical strategist. In this high-impact Individual Contributor (IC) role, you will define and lead the technical vision for our most critical engagements across Brands, Agencies, and Platforms. Rather than acting as a backend resource, you will serve as the technical co-pilot to the Sales team, architecting complex identity and data solutions that drive "stickiness" and long-term revenue. You are the bridge between what our customers need, what our Sales team promises, and what our Product and Engineering teams build. Responsibilities - Outcomes: - The Technical Authority: Act as the lead individual technical voice for Adstra when engaging with Brand CMOs, Agency CTOs, and Platform Product leads. - Commercial Partnership: Partner deeply with Sales Directors to identify "technical pain," qualify opportunities, and build the business case for Adstra’s adoption. - Transformational Journey: Lead customers from initial discovery through evaluation and adoption, ensuring Adstra’s identity suite becomes the backbone of their data strategy. - Ecosystem Alignment: Implement technical strategies that bridge the gap between a Brand's 1st-party data, an Agency's execution needs, and a Platform's activation requirements. - Champion Building: Identify and cultivate a movement of "technical champions" within client organizations to ensure Adstra is indispensable to their tech stack. - Strategic Deal Architecture: Own the technical pre-sales and post-sales strategy for complex, high-ARR deals. You don't just "support" deals; you help design the winning commercial strategy. - Identity Specialization: Architect solutions for terrestrial identity, cross-device mapping, and the evolving world of 1st-party publisher data (Offline-to-Online). - Activation Leadership: Design and implement workflows for identity activation across the digital landscape, including Social/Walled Gardens and Connected TV (CTV/MVPD). - Product & Engineering Liaison: Act as a "Market Sensor," translating field requirements into actionable feedback for Product/Eng. You help prioritize the roadmap based on commercial impact and technical feasibility. - External Evangelism: Represent Adstra as a technical leader and executive sponsor in the marketplace, presenting intricate concepts to both technical and C-suite audiences. Qualifications - 7+ years of Sales Engineering, Solution Architecture, or Technical Consulting experience in the Adtech/Martech ecosystem. - An organized self-starter who thrives in an Individual Contributor capacity, with a "get-it-done" attitude toward solution design and problem-solving. - Bachelor's degree in a technical or business discipline; Masters preferred. - Exceptional communication skills with the ability to simplify the complex. Competencies - The Commercial Mindset: Proven ability to transition seamlessly from discussing API Latency and Data Schemas with an Engineer to discussing CPA and Market Share with a Brand Lead. - Sector Fluency: Deep experience navigating the unique technical and business requirements of Brands (Enterprise/Challenger), Agencies (HoldCos/Independents), and Platforms (DSPs/SSPs). - Executive Presence: Ability to form immediate rapport with senior stakeholders and present a "convincing point-of-view" that shifts their technical direction. - Technical Proficiency: Strong grasp of the big data and cloud landscape. Experience with SQL, understanding of data schemas, file formats, data pipeline and transfer protocols are all required to validate complex POCs and data workflows. - Visionary Thinking: A vision for the future of 1st and 3rd party identity and a passion for driving change through data-driven transformation. Benefits - Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, LTD, 401k w/ company match, paid time off, business casual dress, summer hours, customized training & more! Equal Employment Opportunity Adstra provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. All practices such as recruitment, selection, promotions, and other terms and conditions of employment are administered in a manner that ensures there is no discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, citizenship, age, gender, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, protected veterans, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. For immediate consideration, please create a profile and make sure you provide your resume and current contact information. We look forward to learning more about you and the value you can bring to Adstra!

• Responsible for establishing enterprise architectural standards and producing reference architecture documents related to Public and Hybrid- Cloud environments. • Defines Cloud DevOps processes, procedures, and CI/CD pipelines to govern Cloud Infrastructure as Code (IaC) deployments. • Creates technology roadmaps with an emphasis on delivering “value to the business” and aligning with organizational goals. • Assists with demand planning, scheduling, and managing projects. • Attends customer / internal customer facing meetings as required to properly gather requirements and understand the business needs. • Works closely with business relationship managers to understand business needs and deliver high value solutions. • Documents Business Requirements, identify opportunities, establish justification, and create High-Level Design (HLD) documents for cloud related projects. • Collaborates with Cloud Engineers to create Low-Level Designs (LLD), IaC templates, and CI/CD pipelines to support the build process. • Ensures designs adhere to First Quality IT architectural standards • Works closely with Cloud Platform Engineers to ensure all products and services are delivered to the business which meet requirements both on time and up to standards. • Partners with the Information Security Team to ensure the security posture of the solutions meet First Quality’s standards and align with industry best practices. • Partners with the Data and Application teams to ensure the integrity of custom solutions meet requirements and align with industry best practices. • Guarantees that all developed cloud solutions are transitioned to the Operations Team with full documentation and operational readiness. • Reviews and maintains up-to-date as-built documentation, drawings, and diagrams for reference by the Operations Team. • Keeps current on industry trends and technologies to ensure solutions that are delivered are the most up-to-date and effective. • Provides L4 escalation support in related areas for incident and problem resolution. • Oversees cloud backup, recovery, and testing practices through but not limited to resource redeployment, version controls, failover, and data integrity testing.

• Support the architecture and design of AI solutions across multiple projects • Contribute to the development of shared architectural patterns • Evaluate client needs and recommend scalable AI designs • Drive architectural decisions related to data pipelines and model orchestration • Apply knowledge of traditional machine learning and generative AI technologies • Serve as a technical resource to project teams by reviewing technical designs • Collaborate with delivery leads and client stakeholders to refine solution designs