Overview
Thank you for considering IT Concepts dba Kentro, where innovation drives opportunity and collaboration leads to success. Our dynamic community of experts is fully committed to advancing our customers' missions, fostering professional growth, and making a positive impact on our communities.
By joining our supportive community, you will find that Kentro is dedicated to your personal and professional development. Together, we can drive meaningful change, spark innovation, and achieve extraordinary milestones.
Kentro is hiring for a Technical Solution Engineer to support Solution Services of the CTO office in the full solution lifecycle by partnering with Business Development, customers, and cross-functional teams to scope, design, demonstrate, and mature complex technical solutions. This role translates functional and technical requirements into clear solution approaches; rapidly develops demos, prototypes, and proofs of concept using modern AI, cloud, data, and enterprise platforms; and communicates recommendations to executive, business, and technical audiences. The engineer evaluates emerging technologies, develops solution documentation and design diagrams, estimates implementation costs and levels of effort, and incorporates security, compliance, data protection, and access control best practices from the outset. Success requires broad technical expertise, strong communication and collaboration skills, creativity, rapid learning, and the ability to navigate constraints independently and deliver practical, outcome-focused solutions.
Location: Hybrid - McLean, Virginia
Compensation Range: The anticipated base salary range for this position is $145,000–$165,000 annually and reflects Kentro’s good-faith expectations at the time of posting. Final compensation is determined based on the role’s requirements, relevant skills, experience, education, certifications, work location, applicable security clearance requirements, market conditions, internal equity, and contract requirements.
This Job Description reflects the primary duties of the role; however, it is not intended to be all‑inclusive. Team members may be asked to take on additional responsibilities in alignment with customer expectations, business needs, and Kentro’s culture of collaboration and adaptability.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with Business Development under the direction of the Solutions Lead to deliver in-person and virtual sales demonstrations, conduct feasibility assessments, and identify functional requirements through discovery sessions and independent research.
- Lead pre-sales scoping, solution design, customer engagement, and the development of demos and prototypes. Communicate complex solutions to executive, business, and technical audiences.
- Leverage AI tools and platforms, including AWS Bedrock, Google Cloud Vertex AI, Microsoft Foundry, GitHub Copilot, OpenAI Codex, Claude Code, and Replit, to rapidly create demos and prototypes that communicate solution capabilities.
- Evaluate and incorporate emerging technologies and platforms into demonstrations and prototypes.
- Perform analysis of alternatives (AoAs) and market research to inform down-stream decisions and options.
- Create solution documentation, including solution overviews, requirements-to-solution mappings, and technical recommendations of products, services, and technologies.
- Apply DoDAF, C4, or similar frameworks to create operational, system, software, component, and data-flow diagrams and documentation, including OV-1 and SV-1 views.
- Partner with the R&D team to mature post-sale solutions by incorporating customer feedback and implementation insights. Track activities, solutions, and related metrics using tools such as Jira, Microsoft 365, and Microsoft Power Platform.
- Lead technical discovery efforts, evaluate customer functional and non-functional requirements and review current-state environments in support of proposed solutions.
- Identify cost drivers and estimate the overall cost and level of effort required for implementation.
- Develop and execute proofs of concept, identifying and communicating workarounds, alternatives, customizations, and technology decisions based on desired outcomes, existing investments, workforce constraints, and emerging market capabilities.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field
- Experience: Seven (7) years of relevant experience
- Technical Skills: Solution Architecture, Enterprise Architecture, AI/GenAI Platforms (AWS Bedrock, Vertex AI, Microsoft Foundry, OpenAI), Azure, AWS, Google Cloud, API Integration, Systems Integration, DoDAF, C4 Model, Proof of Concept Development, Technical Discovery, Databricks, Salesforce, ServiceNow, Power Platform, Cybersecurity Architecture, NIST, FedRAMP, CMMC, Data Architecture, Technical Pre-Sales, Requirements Analysis, Cost Estimation, Multi-Cloud Solutions, Technical Documentation.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex problems into clear, accessible solutions for diverse audiences.
- Strong technical skills, including the ability to integrate platforms and tools, understand required functions, and map appropriate technologies to solution requirements, with familiarity in user interfaces, business logic, databases, APIs, and security.
- Understanding of federal regulatory requirements, compliance frameworks, and standards, including NIST guidance, FedRAMP, SOC 2, CMMC, CMMI, PCI DSS, and HIPAA.
- Rapid learner who can quickly become proficient with unfamiliar technologies and deliver working integrations.
- Broad technical knowledge and the ability to translate desired functions and outcomes across disparate technologies and cloud platforms, including Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud.
- Familiarity with enterprise platforms such as Databricks, ServiceNow, Salesforce, and Pega.
- Ability to incorporate security best practices early in solution design, particularly for data protection, controlled unclassified information (CUI), data ownership, user access controls, and system-to-system authentication.
- Creative problem-solving and design thinking skills, with the ability to develop alternatives, navigate roadblocks, and generate new ideas.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with customers, stakeholders, Business Development, IT, solution architects, Security, R&D, Project Management, and other cross-functional teams.
- Ambitious, self-directed, and highly motivated, with a commitment to continuous learning and the ability to complete projects independently with minimal supervision.
Clearance Requirement:
- US Citizen
- Willing and able to obtain and maintain Public Trust Clearance or higher
Benefits
The Company We believe in generating success collaboratively, enabling long-term mission success, and building trust for the next challenge. With you as our partner, let’s solve challenges, think innovatively, and maximize impact. As a valued member of our team, you have the unique opportunity to work in a diverse range of technology and business career paths, all while supporting our nation and delivering innovative technology solutions. We are a close community of experts that pride ourselves on creating an environment defined by teamwork, dedication, and excellence.
We hold three ISO certifications (27001:2013, 20000-1:2011, 9001:2015), two CMMI ML 3 ratings (DEV and SVC) and CMMC Level 2 Certification.
Industry Recognition Growth | Inc 5000’s Fastest Growing Private Companies, DC Metro List Fastest Growing; Washington Business Journal: Fastest Growing Companies, Top Performing Small Technology Companies in Greater D.C. Culture | Northern Virginia Technology Council Tech 100 Honoree; Virginia Best Place to Work; Washington Business Journal: Best Places to Work, Corporate Diversity Index Winner – Mid-Size Companies, Companies Owned by People of Color; Department of Labor’s HireVets for our work helping veterans transition; SECAF Award of Excellence finalist; Victory Military Friendly Brand; Virginia Values Veterans (V3); Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Corporate Breath Award
Benefits
We offer competitive benefits package including paid time off, healthcare benefits, supplemental benefits, 401k including an employer match, discount perks, rewards, and more. We invest in our employees – Every employee is eligible for education reimbursement for certifications, degrees, or professional development. Reimbursement amounts may fluctuate due to IRS limitations. We want you to grow as an expert and a leader and offer flexibility for you to take a course, complete a certification, or other professional growth and networking. We are committed to supporting your curiosity and sustaining a culture that prioritizes commitment to continuous professional development. We work hard; we play hard. Kentro is committed to incorporating fun into every day. We dedicate funds for activities – virtual and in-person – e.g., we host happy hours, holiday events, fitness & wellness events, and annual celebrations. In alignment with our commitment to our communities, we also host and attend charity galas/events. We believe in appreciating your commitment and building a positive workspace for you to be creative, innovative, and happy.
Commitment Equal Opportunity Employment & VEVRAA Kentro is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Kentro is strongly committed to compliance with VEVRAA and other applicable federal, state, and local laws governing equal employment opportunity. We have developed comprehensive policies and procedures to ensure our hiring practices align with these requirements. As part of our VEVRAA compliance efforts, Kentro has established an equal opportunity plan outlining our commitment to recruiting, hiring, and advancing protected veterans. This plan is regularly reviewed and updated to ensure its effectiveness. We encourage protected veterans to self-identify during the application process. This information is strictly confidential and will only be used for reporting and compliance purposes as required by law. Providing this information is voluntary and will not impact your employment eligibility. Our commitment to equal employment opportunity extends beyond legal compliance. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees, including protected veterans, are treated with dignity, respect, and fairness.
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Accommodations To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you need to discuss reasonable accommodations, please email careers@kentro.us. #LI-
