Systems Architect - $235K – $254K

Job description

Senior, hands-on Solutions Architect role supporting classified identity and access management (IdAM/ICAM) systems. Acts as the primary technical authority at the project level, translating high-level requirements into detailed, implementation-ready architectures while guiding engineering teams. Key Responsibilities: - Lead day-to-day architectural decisions and support development teams - Design detailed system architectures, specs, and integration patterns - Bridge business requirements to technical execution - Oversee DevOps practices (CI/CD, infrastructure-as-code, containerization) - Ensure secure handling of classified data (encryption, compartmentalization) - Support authorization models (ABAC), authentication, and policy management - Participate in design reviews and communicate with stakeholders - Maintain architecture documentation and align with portfolio strategy Required Qualifications: - 15+ years experience (MS preferred) in systems/software architecture - Active TS/SCI with polygraph - Strong background in secure, mission-critical systems - Expertise in APIs, REST services, and enterprise IdAM/ICAM (LDAP, STS, etc.) - Knowledge of A&A / RMF and secure system accredi...