Global Distributed Systems Architect (Hybrid/Remote)

Global C2 Integration Technologies; Reston (VA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Global C2 Integration Technologies (GC2IT) in Reston, Virginia is seeking a highly experienced Software Architect. This role involves leading the architecture, modernization, and operational design of globally distributed mission platforms.

The successful candidate will balance enterprise architecture strategy with operational realities and ensure the systems remain maintainable and supportable. Candidates must possess strong experience with Linux, Java, microservices, and hold an active TS/SCI security clearance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 years of software engineering experience.
• Strong experience supporting distributed or microservices-based platforms.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall software architecture for distributed mission systems.
• Define service boundaries and deployment topologies.
• Oversee architecture for microservices and integration services.

Skills

Architecture leadership

Linux-based environments

Java

Distributed services

Cloud-native technologies

Operational architectures

Kubernetes

Supporting CI/CD pipelines

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

MongoDB

Elasticsearch

RabbitMQ

Nomad

Consul

Vault

Job description

Global C2 Integration Technologies (GC2IT) in Reston, Virginia is seeking a highly experienced Software Architect. This role involves leading the architecture, modernization, and operational design of globally distributed mission platforms.

The successful candidate will balance enterprise architecture strategy with operational realities and ensure the systems remain maintainable and supportable. Candidates must possess strong experience with Linux, Java, microservices, and hold an active TS/SCI security clearance.