Solutions Architect – Secure Systems & Automation

Chenega Corporation; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Chenega Corporation is seeking a highly skilled Solutions Engineer in Arlington, VA, to support DARPA product teams with systems engineering and technical expertise. The role involves designing and integrating advanced technologies in secure environments while driving architectural decisions.

The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience, strong qualifications in systems engineering, and security compliance, alongside the ability to work in classified settings. This position fosters professional growth through continued learning opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in systems engineering or security engineering.
• 3+ years in classified or air-gapped environments.
• DoD Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement Linux- and Windows-based enterprise systems.
• Support solution architecture for DARPA product capabilities.
• Conduct advanced troubleshooting across hybrid infrastructures.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Cybersecurity

Cloud Platforms

Networking

Linux Systems

Automated CI/CD Workflows

Virtualization

Technical Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related field

Tools

Ansible

Docker

Kubernetes

Splunk

Job description

Chenega Corporation is seeking a highly skilled Solutions Engineer in Arlington, VA, to support DARPA product teams with systems engineering and technical expertise. The role involves designing and integrating advanced technologies in secure environments while driving architectural decisions.

The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience, strong qualifications in systems engineering, and security compliance, alongside the ability to work in classified settings. This position fosters professional growth through continued learning opportunities.