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Engineering and Architecture Lead

RealmOne
Reston, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/20/2026
Job Brief

System Architecture, System Design Documentation

Job Description

RealmOne was built on the principle that people matter first and foremost. We believe in providing a strong work/life balance by investing in our employees and encouraging professional and personal growth. We do this by offering exceptional benefits, flexible schedules, and the tools necessary to achieve success through paid training, mentoring, and the opportunity to work alongside top-notch industry professionals.

We are searching for talented individuals who provide intelligence, engineering, and mission management expertise for the Government. This program will maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of our country's most important missions both at home and abroad. If you are ready to support a high-performing team that truly makes a difference, then come join us!

Job Description:

  • We are looking for an Engineering and Architecture Lead to join our technology-based program supporting a key government customer. An ideal candidate will recognize the issue(s), identify the facts, define additional data that would be helpful, make assumptions as necessary, determine alternative approaches, evaluate alternatives, make recommendations, alter assumptions, rework solutions, and reflect on lessons learned.

The Engineering and Architecture Lead shall posses the following capabilities:

  • Analyze user's requirements, create operations documents, and high-level system architectures to develop system requirements specifications.
  • Analyze system requirements and leads design and development activities.
  • Guides users in formulating requirements, advises alternative approaches, and conducts feasibility studies.
  • Incorporate new plans, designs and systems into ongoing operations.
  • Develop and maintain technical documentation.
  • Develop System Architecture and system design documentation.

    Desired:

  • Master's Degree in any of the below disciplines.
  • Experience designing and documenting information systems in DoDAF architecture models and views.
  • Experience with data visualization, aggregation and reporting tools such as: PowerBI, Tableau.
  • Experience with relational databases (e.g., Oracle) and NoSQL data solutions, SQL and other query languages.
  • Experience with Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning.
  • Ten (10) years of experience working in the DoD.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Cloud Computing, Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, or Cybersecurity and ten (10) years of architecture and engineering experience in the DoD.
  • Demonstrated six (6) years of experience in architecting and engineering classified DoD systems of similar scope or complexity.
  • Three (3) years of experience using C2S or C2E to deliver technical solutions.
  • Familiarity with DoD Targeting tools and architecture.

Certifications Required:

  • Certified in AWS or equivalent cloud technology

Position requires active Security Clearance with appropriate Polygraph

Pay Range: 260,000-310,000

The RealmOne pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Our approach to crafting offers considers various factors to establish an equitable and competitive compensation package. These considerations include, but are not limited to, the extent and intricacy of the role's responsibilities, the candidate's educational background, their work experience, and the specific competencies crucial for success in the role.

RealmOne Benefits:

  • Healthcare Coverage Insurance: Medical: Three (3) rich healthcare options through CareFirst with 100% or majority company-paid premiums. Tax-advantaged health savings account available with generous employer contribution. Dental Vision: 100% employer-paid for employees and family with buy-up option available.
  • Retirement Savings: 401K - 10% TOTAL CONTRIBUTION - 5% safe harbor - 5% annual profit share. Immediate vested, no match required!
  • Paid Time Off More: 4 weeks starting PTO - 11 federal holidays 2 floating holidays - Paid hours for company-required training.
  • Career Growth Development: Access to FREE 24/7 learning via Udemy - Opportunities to participate in tech councils, industry initiatives, etc. - $7,500 annual Educational & Professional Development Assistance.
  • MORE BENEFITS...FOR EVERY LIFESTYLE! - Paid parental leave - Adoption assistance - Annual swag drops - Flexible work schedules - -Generous referral bonus program - Employee appreciation family-friendly corporate events ...and much more.

ABOUT US

  • RealmOne is a mid-sized science and technology company dedicated to solving our customers' toughest mission challenges.
  • Headquartered in Columbia, MD., RealmOne supplies advanced cybersecurity, data science and software engineering services and products to customers in the Government and commercial sectors.
  • RealmOne delivers encompassing mission assurance and critical systems support to government customers across various U.S. locations to include Colorado, Georgia, Hawaii, Texas, Utah, and Virginia.
  • RealmOne has earned numerous awards, including being named a Top Workplace by the Baltimore Sun. With more than 30 active contracts, 12 of which are prime, RealmOne stands as a premier innovator supporting the Government and Department of Defense, with team members located nationwide.

Disclaimer: Benefits packages offered by RealmOne are subject to variation and may differ based on work location, clearance level, and other eligibility criteria. Specific eligibility, availability, and scope of benefits are not guaranteed, may differ from those generally described, and remain subject to modification at the sole discretion of the company.


All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.


 

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