Lead Systems Architect (2026-0090)

acclaimtechnicalservices; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Acclaim Technical Services is seeking a Lead Systems Architect to join our Network Solutions Division in Chantilly, Virginia. The ideal candidate will hold a TS/SCI w/ Poly and have a robust background in systems engineering, with at least 10 years of experience, including 5 years as a lead architect. This position emphasizes the importance of creating and managing system-level requirements through all engineering phases.

Join a top workplace recognized for supporting U.S. Federal agencies while enjoying the benefits of an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).

Qualifications

• TS/SCI with poly.
• Minimum 10 years in systems engineering, including 5+ years as lead architect.
• Authored/managed at least 15 system-level requirements sets through all engineering phases.

Skills

Formal modeling (MBSE/SysML)

Architecture review board participation

TOGAF certification

Reduction of integration defects or timelines

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 10+ years IC experience

Job description

Acclaim Technical Services, founded in 2000, is a leading cyber operations, intelligence solutions and operations, network infrastructure, engineering and business enablement and enterprise operations company supporting a wide range of U.S. Federal agencies. We are an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) company, which is uncommon within our business sector. We see this as a significant strength, and it shows: ATS is consistently ranked as a top workplace among DC area firms and continues to grow.

We are actively recruiting for a Lead Systems Architect with a current TS/SCI w/ Poly to support our Network Solutions Division, based in Northern Virgnina.

Required Education and Experience

• TS/SCI with poly
• Bachelor’s degree (or 10+ years IC experience in lieu)
• Minimum 10 years systems engineering, incl. 5+ years as lead architect for multi-component solutions
• Authored/managed ≥15 system-level requirements sets through all engineering phases

Desired Skills and Experience

• Formal modeling (MBSE/SysML)
• Architecture review board participation
• TOGAF certification
• Demonstrated reduction of integration defects or timelines

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO) STATEMENT

ATS is committed to a program of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, age, religion/creed, hairstyles and hair textures, handicap/disability, genetic information/history, military/veteran status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable law. We support the employment and advancement in employment of individuals with disabilities and of protected veterans, and we treat qualified individuals without discrimination on the basis of their physical or mental disability or veteran status.