Software Architect

Global C2 Integration Technologies; Reston (VA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; 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

Reston, VA (CONUS / OCONUS Support)| Hybrid / Remote Eligible Based on Mission Requirements

Position Summary

Global C2 Integration Technologies (GC2IT) is seeking a highly experienced Software Architect to lead the architecture, modernization, and operational design of globally distributed mission platforms supporting operational, intelligence, and enterprise environments.

The Software Architect will serve as the technical authority for complex distributed systems consisting of microservices, cloud-based infrastructure, operational data services, and secure integration frameworks.

This role requires a candidate capable of balancing enterprise architecture strategy with operational realities including resiliency, maintainability, scalability, cybersecurity, and field supportability.

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall software architecture for distributed mission systems deployed globally.
• Define service boundaries, deployment topologies, observability requirements, and operational patterns.
• Oversee architecture for microservices, integration services, and operational support systems.
• Guide design decisions for transactional processing, workflow orchestration, authorization services, and operational analytics.
• Support integration with external government, commercial, and mission partner systems.
• Define cloud and hybrid deployment strategies supporting both centralized and edge environments.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity, networking, cloud engineering, and operations teams.
• Lead modernization initiatives and technical debt reduction efforts.
• Conduct architecture reviews, readiness assessments, and incident analysis.
• Ensure systems remain maintainable, observable, and supportable across global deployments.
• Develop architecture documentation, technical roadmaps, and engineering standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or related field.
• Additional relevant experience may substitute for formal education requirements.
• Minimum 12 years of software engineering experience with significant architecture leadership responsibilities.
• Minimum 5 years supporting distributed or microservices-based platforms.
• Strong experience with Linux-based environments.
• Strong experience with Java, distributed services, cloud-native technologies, and operational architectures.
• Experience with MongoDB, Elasticsearch, RabbitMQ, or equivalent enterprise technologies.
• Experience supporting hybrid cloud and globally distributed environments.
• Ability to lead multiple engineering teams and coordinate across technical disciplines.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance required.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required.

Qualifications

• Experience with Kubernetes, Nomad, Consul, Vault, or similar orchestration technologies.
• Experience supporting edge computing or intermittent connectivity environments.
• Familiarity with operational analytics, observability, and monitoring frameworks.
• Experience supporting CI/CD pipelines and enterprise DevSecOps practices.
• Experience modernizing legacy enterprise platforms.
• Experience supporting multilingual or international operational systems.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to climb, bend, stretch, walk, sit use hands to handle or feel; frequently use fingers to type; talk and hear; occasionally stand, kneel, stoop, crouch, bend, twist or reach out; may require lifting or moving 10 lbs.; frequently required to reach with hands and arms. Vision requirements for this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work environment will have moderate noise when working in an office environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Company does not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

All applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, including corresponding core job requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities (and others in accordance with applicable law) to perform the essential functions of the job, consistent with applicable laws and Company policy.