System Architect

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable, secure system architectures for classified environments.
• Lead container orchestration efforts to secure deployment and lifecycle.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration using Infrastructure as Code.
• Administer and secure AWS cloud environments, specifically within integration and access control.
• Ensure systems meet compliance standards.
• Support patching, monitoring, and hardening of operating systems and network components.

• Previous experience with system architecting in a U.S. government classified environment.
• Expertise with containerization technologies such as Kubernetes.
• Strong proficiency in Terraform, Terragrunt, or other IaC tools.
• Hands‑on experience with AWS cloud services and security configurations.
• Compliance certifications including CISSP, Security+, GSEC, etc.
• Experience with configuring and troubleshooting routers, switches, and firewalls.
• Splunk experience.

• Salary range: $160,000 – $185,000.
• Comprehensive benefits:
  Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), PTO, holidays, and sick leave as required by law.

Piper Companies is seeking a System Architect who will support mission‑critical operations within classified environments. The system architect will be on‑site in Reston, VA or RTP, NC. For this opportunity, the right individual must be able to obtain or maintain a security clearance.

This job is open for applications on 10/24/2025. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.