Virginia Tech Applied Research Corporation · 4 weeks ago
Principal Architect & Systems Engineer
Arlington, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
10+ years expVirginia Tech Applied Research Corporation (VT-ARC) is a technical services and applied research company focused on solving complex problems. They are seeking a Principal Architect & Systems Engineer to lead and support a large transformational enterprise network infrastructure program, overseeing architecture development and system integration while managing a team of engineers.
ConsultingIT ManagementMachine LearningSecuritySoftware
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Architect, design, and implement advanced network solutions for enterprise environments
Lead network transformation initiatives, from on-prem solutions to cloud integration and SD-WAN deployments
Understand cutting-edge solutions and how to extend them into network design and implementation approaches
Own the systems engineering lifecycle (concept through deployment), including requirements, design baselines, integration, verification/validation, and transition to operations
Create and maintain architecture artifacts—system diagrams, interface control documents (ICDs), data flow maps, and technical presentations for stakeholders and leadership
Guide engineers through design reviews (SRR/SFR, PDR, CDR, TRR) and ensure technical rigor and traceability to requirements
Manage a team of network, cyber and systems engineers: set priorities, mentor staff, conduct performance management, and build a high performing, collaborative culture
Coordinate system integration and testing across labs and operational environments; troubleshoot complex issues and drive root cause analysis
Ensure compliance with relevant security, interoperability, and performance standards (e.g., NIST, DISA STIGs), and with program constraints and deliverables
Partner with Project Managers, Program Managers and Contracts/Finance to align architecture decisions with scope, schedule, budget, and risk posture
Maintain accurate technical documentation and contribute to proposals, work plans, and technical reports
Work closely with the onsite government and contractor technical team to develop capabilities to support end-to-end network and end user requirements
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
10+ years of experience in network and systems engineering, with at least 5+ year in architecture leadership roles
Demonstrated ability to design, document, and deliver complex, secure, and scalable networked systems
Hands-on experience with systems engineering processes, requirements management, interface control, integration, and test
Strong knowledge of modern networking (routing/switching, VPNs, QoS, SD-WAN), identity/access, virtualization, and cloud/hybrid architectures
Familiarity with architecture tools and frameworks (e.g., DoDAF/UPDM, MBSE/Cameo, architecture repositories)
Excellent communication and presentation skills; ability to brief technical and executive audiences and sponsor stakeholders
Experience with defense-based technology development contracts and classified working environments
Strong leadership, mentoring, team building and management skills
Must be a U.S. Citizen
Active Top Secret/SCI clearance is required
Preferred
Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or related engineering discipline
15+ years of experience in network and systems architectures and/or engineering, with at least 3 years in a senior or principal role
Experience with network performance monitoring and optimization tools
Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CCNP/CCIE, AWS/Azure Architect, INCOSE CSEP/ESEP) highly desirable
Experience with secure architectures aligned to NIST, DISA STIGs, RMF, and Zero Trust principles
Experience conducting and leading formal engineering reviews (SRR/SFR, PDR, CDR, TRR) and managing multi-disciplinary engineering teams
Company
Virginia Tech Applied Research Corporation
Virginia Tech Applied Research Corporation is a firm that deals with IT, technical ,machine learning and other services.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
John Forte
CEO & President
Don Maffei
VP, Finance & Administration
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