Chief Systems Architect

Two Six Technologies; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement benefits

Tuition assistance

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Two Six Technologies is looking for a Chief Systems Architect to lead architectural strategies in Arlington, Virginia. The role involves overseeing complex system integrations and establishing a unified architecture.

The ideal candidate has over 15 years of IT experience, including at least 5 years as a Chief Architect. Knowledge in cloud systems like AWS and Azure is essential, alongside strong communication skills to work with senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive IT and engineering experience.
• 5+ years as a Chief or Principal Architect.
• Experience in systems integration for government projects.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute the enterprise architecture strategy.
• Act as the primary technical authority.
• Establish a framework for interoperability and security.

Skills

Integration Expertise

Cloud Architecture

Data Systems Engineering

Agile Proficiency

Executive Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

AWS GovCloud

Azure Government

Kubernetes

Job description

At Two Six Technologies, we build, deploy, and implement innovative products that solve the world’s most complex challenges today. Through unrivaled collaboration and unwavering trust, we push the boundaries of what’s possible to empower our team and support our customers in building a safer global future.

Overview of Opportunity

Two Six Technologies is seeking a visionary Chief Systems Architect to serve as the overarching technical authority for a massive, multi‑faceted government program. This is not a standard single‑product architecture role; you will be responsible for System‑of‑Systems (SoS) integration, harmonizing disparate architectures, legacy platforms, and novel partner solutions into a unified, secure, and resilient ecosystem.

In this pivotal role, you will define the blueprint for interoperability, translate complex operational requirements into distributed technical components, and ensure the collective solution minimizes total cost of ownership while maximizing mission impact. If you excel at turning architectural chaos into a synchronized, high‑performing global capability, this role is for you.

The work will be onsite based out of the Arlington, Virginia office.

What You Will Do

• Drive System‑of‑Systems Strategy: Design, own, and execute the macro‑level enterprise architecture strategy. Define the integration fabrics, APIs, and data standards required to tie together diverse vendor solutions and legacy applications into a cohesive, cloud‑native ecosystem.
• Serve as the Ultimate Technical Authority: Act as the primary technical arbiter across cloud, data engineering, distributed microservices, and cross‑domain solution integration.
• Architect for Interoperability & Security: Establish a composable framework that ensures seamless interoperability across disparate technical stacks while enforcing strict DevSecOps pipelines and Zero‑Trust Network Access (ZTNA) principles.
• Translate Mission to Tech: Partner with product owners, program executives, and government stakeholders to dissect vague, high‑level operational needs into rigorous technical specifications and architectural allocations.
• Advise & Influence Leadership: Evaluate complex technology trade‑offs (e.g., build vs. buy, tech debt vs. speed), identify emerging innovation vectors, and deliver compelling, strategic briefings to senior corporate and government mission leaders.
• Unify Engineering Teams: Provide technical mentorship and alignment across multiple high‑performing, multi‑disciplinary engineering cohorts to ensure decentralized execution matches the centralized architectural vision.

What You Need to Be Successful

• Experience: 15+ years of progressive IT and engineering experience, with at least 5+ years as a Chief or Principal Architect leading large‑scale, multi‑vendor modernization and systems integration efforts.
• Complex Integration Expertise: Proven track record of successfully integrating disparate architectures, heterogeneous data streams, and siloed software solutions into a singular enterprise platform for the DoW or IC.
• Cloud & Distributed Systems Mastery: Deep architecture experience with AWS GovCloud/Azure Government, Kubernetes, container orchestration, and mesh networks.
• Data Fabric Modernization: Strong background engineering modern data platforms, distributed data systems, and real‑time analytics pipelines.
• Agile at Scale: Demonstrated proficiency guiding large‑scale architectures within Agile frameworks (e.g., SAFe, Scrum@Scale) and automated CI/CD delivery pipelines.
• Executive Communication: Exceptional ability to distill highly complex, multi‑layered technical strategies into clear, value‑driven roadmaps for non‑technical and senior military/civilian leaders.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience/certifications).
• Mobility: Willingness to travel as required by the position.

Security Clearance

Eligibility to obtain and maintain a DoD clearance.

Compensation and Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, retirement benefits, paid leave, tuition assistance, and professional development opportunities. Salary will be determined based on education, experience, and other factors.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Two Six Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. For more information, review the Two Six Technologies Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action policy and the EEO poster.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request reasonable workplace accommodation for any part of our employment process, please send an email to [e-mail]. Information provided will be kept confidential and used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.

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