Architectural Engineer

Joint Research and Development; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401K Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Joint Research and Development is seeking candidates for a position in Washington DC focusing on IT architecture and strategy. The role involves advising senior leadership, developing technical vision, and establishing architecture standards. Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree along with a minimum of 3 years' relevant experience and demonstrate strong analytical and communication skills. The company offers various benefits including health insurance, a 401K plan, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years' experience required.
• Engineering or technical experience preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills needed.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Advise senior leadership on IT and system architecture strategy.
• Provide high-level technical vision for complex IT systems.
• Develop architecture standards and IT policies.
• Lead technical research and system analyses for design decisions.
• Evaluate IT challenges and develop scalable architecture solutions.

Skills

Information technology strategy

System architecture

Cloud computing

Cybersecurity

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree (MS or PhD)

Job description

JRAD is seeking candidates for a contingent or future position supporting the DHS Science and Technology (S&T). This position is in Washington DC, possibly hybrid.

Roles/Responsibilities

• Advises senior leadership and program managers on information technology (IT) and system architecture strategy, aligning enterprise solutions with industry frameworks (e.g., cloud architecture, zero trust, and modern DevSecOps practices).
• Provides high-level technical vision to shape objectives for complex IT systems and enterprise architecture initiatives, including infrastructure, platforms, applications, and data ecosystems.
• Develops and governs architecture standards, system design patterns, and IT policies, ensuring alignment with cybersecurity requirements, interoperability standards, and regulatory frameworks.
• Leads and supports technical research, architecture modeling, and system analyses (e.g., capacity planning, performance modeling, trade‑off analysis) to guide design and investment decisions.
• Evaluates complex IT challenges and develops scalable, secure, and resilient system architecture solutions across cloud, on‑premises, and hybrid environments.
• Applies advanced systems engineering and enterprise architecture principles to integrate applications, data, and infrastructure into cohesive, high‑performing solutions.
• Provides subject‑matter expertise across areas such as cloud computing, network architecture, cybersecurity, data analytics platforms, system integration, process optimization, and regulatory compliance.

Required Skills and Education

• Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years’ experience
• Engineering (or technical) experience
• Excellent oral and written communications skills
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Preferred qualifications
  • Advanced degree (MS or PhD)
  • Knowledge of Department of Homeland Security Acquisition and Systems Engineering policy

Security Clearance

• DHS Suitability
• Secret

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Section 125 Flexible Spending Accounts for unreimbursed medical & dependent day care
• Disability Insurance
• 401K Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement

  JRAD is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

  THE JRAD SALARY RANGE FOR THIS POSITION IS A GENERAL GUIDELINE ONLY AND NOT A GUARANTEE OF COMPENSATION OR SALARY. THESE FACTORS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES, EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS.