Engineering and Architecture Lead with Security Clearance

Redhorse Corporation; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Redhorse Corporation seeks an Engineering and Architecture Lead to design, develop, and deliver secure, scalable web applications and internal tools for national-security missions.

You will collaborate across operations, product, and data teams to enhance data access workflows, performance, and security while guiding architecture and engineering across projects.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI FS Polygraph.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Cloud Computing, Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, or Cybersecurity.
• 10+ years of architecture and engineering experience in the IC.
• 6+ years of architecting and engineering classified IC systems.
• AWS or equivalent cloud technology certification.
• 3+ years of experience using C2C or C2E to deliver technical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Work with cross-functional teams to understand user needs and translate insights into scalable software solutions.
• Design, develop, and deliver high-quality web applications and internal tools.
• Write clean, tested code and participate in code reviews and design discussions.
• Troubleshoot production and development issues and improve system performance, availability, and security.
• Integrate with internal and third-party systems and maintain operational efficiency.

Skills

Top Secret clearance

Security clearance

C2C/C2E experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Cloud Computing/CS/IT/Info Systems/Cybersecurity

Tools

AWS

Job description

About the Organization Now is a great time to join Redhorse Corporation. We are a solution-driven company delivering data insights and technology solutions to customers with missions critical to U.S. national interests. We’re looking for thoughtful, skilled professionals who thrive as trusted partners building technology-agnostic solutions and want to apply their talents supporting customers with difficult and important mission sets. About the Role Redhorse transforms how government uses data and technology. The Engineering and Architecture Lead is responsible for designing, developing, and delivering high-quality web applications and internal tools. This role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to architect, build, and continuously improve robust, scalable, and secure systems. The ideal candidate demonstrates expertise in modern development frameworks and tools, and brings a proactive approach to enhancing system performance, availability, and scalability. Your work will directly improve the efficiency and security of data access workflows within Redhorse, impacting multiple clients and projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with cross-functional teams to understand user needs, conduct user research, and translate insights into innovative design solutions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and cross-functional teams (e.g., operations, support, product, data teams) to understand user pain points and translate them into intuitive software solutions.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code following best practices and coding standards.
• Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and team planning sessions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues in production and development environments.
• Continuously improve system performance, scalability, and security.
• Integrate with internal and third-party systems.
• Design, develop, and maintain tools and systems that improve operational efficiency, internal workflows, and customer-facing functions. Required Experience/Clearance
• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI FS Polygraph
• Bachelor’s Degree in Cloud Computing, Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, or Cybersecurity.
• Ten (10)+ years of architecture and engineering experience in the IC.
• Demonstrated six (6)+ years of experience in architecting and engineering classified IC systems.
• Certified in AWS or equivalent cloud technology.
• Three (3)+ years of experience using C2C or C2E to deliver technical solutions.

Desired Experience

• Master’s degree in any of the above disciplines.
• Experience designing and documenting information systems in DoDAF architecture models and views.
• Experience with data visualization, aggregation, and reporting tool such as iPowerBI, Tableau.
• Experience with relational databases (e.g., Oracle) and NoSQL data solutions, SQL, and other query languages.
• Experience with AI/ML.
• 10+ years working in the IC. $175,000 - $225,000 a year The salary range provided for this position represents the anticipated base salary for successful candidates. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, education, certifications, skills, security clearance level, geographic location, market conditions, and internal equity. In addition to base salary, eligible employees may participate in Redhorse's comprehensive benefits programs and may be eligible for performance-based or other incentive compensation, where applicable. Redhorse Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting Talent Acquisition at

Redhorse Corporation shall, in its discretion, modify or adjust the position to meet Redhorse’s changing needs. This job description is not a contract and may be adjusted as deemed appropriate in Redhorse’s sole discretion. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.