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Systems Architect - $235K

RCT Systems
RCT Systems Salary
Reston, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/29/2026
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 accreditation
  • Experience with DevOps, cloud, and containerized environments
  • Strong communication and documentation skills

Preferred Skills

  • AWS experience/certification
  • Experience in IC/DoD environments
  • BPM tools, cybersecurity technologies, and enterprise architecture exposure

RCT Systems Offers

  • Competitive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, life insurance)
  • Immediate 401k vesting
  • Generous PTO and flexible schedules
  • $500.00 annual technology allowance

RCT Systems is committed and proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex (to include pregnancy and related conditions, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other federally protected class.

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