Solutions Architect - DOJ

### **About Chainalysis Government Solutions** Chainalysis Government Solutions (CGS) is a wholly-owned Chainalysis subsidiary providing blockchain intelligence solutions—including technology, training, and services—to law enforcement, defense, and national security customers across the U.S. Government. As a **Solutions Architect,** you will serve as a trusted technical advisor to our Department of Justice (DOJ) sales teams. You will bridge the gap between complex blockchain data and mission-critical objectives, building custom solutions that support the deployment and integration of our projects within the Department of Justice, which could include classified environments. ### **In this role, you’ll:** - **Drive the Technical Win:** Lead customer-facing technical discussions and architectural design to align Chainalysis capabilities with specific DOJ missions. - **Operate with High Autonomy:** Proactively identify, develop, and demonstrate custom solutions and integrations with minimal supervision, frequently acting as the primary technical representative on-site. - **Bridge Environments:** Effectively collaborate across different security domains, translating operational needs from DOJ sensitive environments to our uncleared engineering teams. You will help influence product roadmaps. - **Enable the Mission:** Provide on-site enablement, technical integration support, and use-case demonstrations within customer facilities around the country, including the **greater DC metropolitan area**. - **Architect Complex Systems:** Provide guidance on technical challenges ranging from high-level architecture to specific code implementation (Python/SQL). - **Maintain Operational Access:** Ensure consistent engagement with customer sensitive systems/locations to maintain active access and operational readiness. - **Build Partnerships:** Partner with Sales and Account teams to identify new business opportunities and expand our footprint within the DOJ and beyond. ### **We’re looking for candidates who have:** - **DOJ Experience:** Proven experience working within the Department of Justice, with a firm understanding of the unique operational constraints of Law Enforcement sensitive work. - **Technical Proficiency:** Proficiency and hands-on experience with **Python, SQL** is highly desired. - **Exceptional Communication:** A mastery of "technical diplomacy"—the ability to listen actively, negotiate complex requirements, and convey technical concepts with empathy and integrity to DOJ stakeholders. - **Independence:** A self-starter mindset with the ability to conduct client visits, perform deep-dive technical discovery, and manage projects from inception to completion with minimal supervision. - **Geographic Availability:** Should be based in the D.C. Metro area and comfortable with frequent on-site visits around the country; frequent travel. - **Generative AI:** Experience with Generative AI such as leveraging LLMs, using retrieval augmented generation (RAG), API calls to LLMs/Gen AI providers, and structured AI prompting. - **Active Security Clearance:** Not required, though a current U.S. Government Secret clearance is desired; **TS/SCI** would be very helpful. Polygraph not required. ### **Nice to have:** - **Crypto Expertise:** Understanding of cryptocurrency ecosystems (mining, DeFi, smart contracts, tracing). - **Certifications:** Specialized technical, finance, or security certifications such as AWS, Linux, Kubernetes, CAMS, CCAS, CGSS, or CFE. - **Policy Knowledge:** Familiarity with relevant government oversight policies, procedures, and security requirements. - **Open Source:** Experience with Open Source Intelligence (OSINT). - **Development:** Full-stack development experience or a background in data science.