Software Architect

TEKsystems; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 103,320 - 172,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

HSA (Health Spending Account)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

PTO/Time Off

Job summary

TEKsystems seeks an experienced Software Architect to support the Enterprise Space Systems Ground portfolio in El Segundo, CA. You will design secure, scalable software architectures for mission-critical environments and collaborate with engineers, program leaders, and government stakeholders to guide system development.

Expert-level professional will craft baselines, ensure architectural integrity across SATCOM and C2 ecosystems, and drive cloud-native, secure solutions in a fully onsite role.

Qualifications

• Experience creating ICDs, service decompositions, and API definitions.
• Experience designing cloud-native architectures, microservices, containers, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience aligning architecture with cybersecurity frameworks and Agile/SAFe.
• Knowledge of secure coding and Zero Trust design principles.
• TS/SCI clearance
• Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics field

Skills

Architecture

Software engineering

Systems engineering

Cloud

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

ICD/API definitions

Cloud-native architectures

Microservices

Containers

CI/CD pipelines

SAFe/Agile

Zero Trust

Secure coding

Job description

MUST HAVE A TS/SCI CLEARANCE.

Description

Seeking an experienced Software Architect to support our Enterprise Space Systems (ESS) Ground portfolio. In this role, you'll help shape nextgeneration space and ground system capabilities by designing modern, secure, and scalable software architectures for missioncritical environments. You'll collaborate with engineers, program leaders, and government stakeholders to define technical baselines, guide system development, and ensure architectural integrity across complex SATCOM and C2 ecosystems

Skills

Architecture, Software architecture, systems engineering, Cloud

Top Skills Details

Architecture,Software engineering,systems engineering

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience developing Interface Control Documents (ICDs), service decompositions, and API definitions
• Experience designing cloud-native architectures, microservices, containers, and CI/CD pipelines
• Experience aligning architecture with cybersecurity frameworks and working in Agile environments or SAFe
• Knowledge of secure coding and Zero Trust-aligned design principles
• TS/SCI clearance
• Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics field

Experience Level

Expert Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of El Segundo, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $75.00 - $125.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in El Segundo,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 14, 2026.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.