System Architects (National Security)

TL;DR

System Architects (National Security): Designing and integrating advanced, resilient systems for national security customers with an accent on stringent security, interoperability, and performance requirements. Focus on aligning system designs with IC/DoD mission priorities, supporting legacy modernization, and ensuring compliance with security frameworks.

Location: On-site in secure facilities in the Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C. region.

Company

hirify.global enhances national and homeland security by providing thought leadership and delivering practical solutions, operating as a public service non-profit.

What you will do

• Provide guidance on architecting secure, mission-critical systems across the full system lifecycle.
• Align system design decisions with IC/DoD mission priorities, acquisition strategies, and evolving threat environments.
• Define architecture frameworks, interface control, data flows, and integration points across multi-domain and multi-agency systems.
• Collaborate with program managers, analysts, cyber SMEs, and fellow engineers to ensure enterprise-level interoperability.
• Support legacy modernization efforts and hybrid/cloud solution integration in classified domains.
• Ensure compliance with security frameworks such as ICD 503, NIST RMF, DoDI 5000, and Zero Trust architectures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• 3+ years of systems engineering or system architecture experience.
• 3+ years supporting IC, DoD, or other classified national security programs.
• Proven expertise in developing and implementing architectures for secure, interoperable systems in TS/SCI environments.
• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility required.
• Current CI or Full Scope Polygraph highly preferred.

Nice to have

• Advanced degrees or certifications (e.g., INCOSE CSEP, PMP, CISSP).
• Familiarity with cloud migration strategies, enterprise IT modernization, and secure data exchange across enclaves.
• Experience working in SCIFs and navigating strict information assurance protocols.

Culture & Benefits

• Focus on national and homeland security by strengthening public institutions.
• Values collaboration, integrity, and initiative with a client-focused approach.
• Opportunity to work on critical missions in secure, complex environments.
• Committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer and diverse workforce.