Mid-Level Cross Domain System Architect

D2 Technical Services; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision

401(k) match

Accrued PTO

STD/LTD/Life Insurance

Referral Bonuses

Professional development reimbursement

Job summary

D2 Technical Services is seeking a System Architect in Springfield, Virginia, to design and evolve Enterprise Cross Domain Systems (ECDS). You will play a key role in ensuring secure and reliable data transfers across domains and mentor development teams in delivering robust solutions.

The ideal candidate has 4–6 years of experience, a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field, and an active TS/SCI clearance. The role offers a competitive salary and benefits including health insurance and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of relevant system architecture or engineering experience.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with ability to obtain a CI Poly within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Define and document system architectures for new products, features, and services.
• Conduct feasibility studies, evaluate risks, and develop long-term technical roadmaps.
• Architect systems that handle high data volumes while ensuring performance.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to development teams.
• Explore emerging technologies and identify opportunities for modernization.
• Implement security measures ensuring reliability, availability, and data integrity.
• Communicate complex technical ideas in clear ways for diverse stakeholders.

Skills

System architecture

Problem solving

Mentorship

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or related field

Job description

ACTIVE TS/SCI SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIRED

The Opportunity

Join the D2 team as a System Architect and play a key role in designing and evolving Enterprise Cross Domain Systems (ECDS)—critical platforms that enable secure, reliable data transfers across domains. These systems support both everyday users and high-profile programs, making your work directly impactful to mission success.

In this role, you’ll be more than an architect—you’ll be a problem solver, innovator, and trusted advisor. From envisioning system designs to mentoring development teams, you’ll help deliver robust, scalable, and secure solutions that stand the test of time.

What You’ll Do

Design the future – Define and document system architectures for new products, features, and services.

Guide innovation – Conduct feasibility studies, evaluate risks, and develop long-term technical roadmaps.

Build for scale – Architect systems that handle high data volumes while ensuring top-notch performance.

Lead with expertise – Provide mentorship and technical guidance to development teams throughout the lifecycle.

Stay ahead of the curve – Explore emerging technologies and identify opportunities for modernization.

Protect the mission – Implement security measures that ensure reliability, availability, and data integrity.

Bridge the gap – Communicate complex technical ideas in clear, approachable ways for diverse stakeholders.

What You’ll Bring

4–6 years of relevant system architecture or engineering experience.

Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.

Active TS/SCI clearance (with the ability to obtain a CI Poly within 6 months).

Additional Information

• All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
• Compensation is unique to each candidate and relative to the skills and experience they bring to the position. The salary range for this position is typically $105-115k. This does not guarantee a specific salary as compensation is based upon multiple factors such as education, experience, certifications, and other requirements, and may fall outside of the above-stated range.
• Highlights of our benefits include Health/Dental/Vision, 401(k) match, Accrued PTO, STD/LTD/Life Insurance, Referral Bonuses, professional development reimbursement, and more!

D2 Technical Services is committed to a merit-based recruitment process and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. As a Veteran-Owned Small Business, we particularly welcome applications from veterans who have the requisite skills and experience. Job applicants that are interested in one of our openings and may require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, should contact us to request an accommodation.