Sr. Systems Engineer / Architect – TS/SCI + CI Poly

DAn Solutions, Inc.; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

DAn Solutions, Inc. in Charlottesville, VA is seeking a Senior Computer Systems Engineer / Architect to provide senior-level systems engineering, architecture, and integration for a Defense Intelligence Agency program in a classified environment.

The role requires active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph and on-site work, with collaboration across teams and RMF/accreditation support for mission-critical applications and infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph
• Senior-level experience in systems engineering or architecture
• Experience with DoD/Intelligence Community systems
• Experience designing or integrating software, infrastructure, cloud, data, and enterprise services
• Strong understanding of architectures, interfaces, and dependencies
• Experience producing system diagrams and engineering artifacts
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
• Onsite work in Charlottesville, VA

Responsibilities

• Develop and evaluate system architectures, designs, interfaces, and integration approaches
• Translate mission and technical requirements into scalable engineering solutions
• Support integration across applications, cloud infrastructure, databases, APIs, networks, and security components
• Develop and maintain architecture diagrams, data-flow diagrams, interface docs, and specifications
• Support AWS and classified cloud environments
• Identify technical risks, dependencies, and performance issues
• Support system integration, testing, deployment, troubleshooting, and sustainment
• Collaborate with software developers, DevOps, system admins, cybersecurity personnel, and government stakeholders
• Support RMF, accreditation, and technical security activities
• Provide senior technical guidance and engineering recommendations

Skills

Senior Systems Eng

Systems Architecture

Cloud AWS

DevSecOps

Linux

Docker

PostgreSQL

REST APIs

Security RMF

Tools

AWS

Docker

PostgreSQL

Job description

REQUIRES AN ACTIVE/EXISTING TS/SCI WITH CI POLYGRAPH - NO REMOTE WORK, MUST WORK ON SITE

DAn Solutions is seeking a Senior Computer Systems Engineer / Architect to support a newly awarded Defense Intelligence Agency program in Charlottesville, VA. This position will provide senior-level systems engineering, architecture, integration, and technical support for mission-critical applications and infrastructure operating in a classified environment. An active TS/SCI with current CI Polygraph is required.

Responsibilities include:

• Develop and evaluate system architectures, technical designs, interfaces, and integration approaches
• Translate mission and technical requirements into scalable engineering solutions
• Support integration across applications, cloud infrastructure, databases, APIs, networks, and security components
• Develop and maintain architecture diagrams, data-flow diagrams, interface documentation, and technical specifications
• Support AWS and classified cloud environments
• Identify technical risks, dependencies, performance issues, and opportunities for modernization
• Support system integration, testing, deployment, troubleshooting, and sustainment
• Collaborate with software developers, DevOps engineers, system administrators, cybersecurity personnel, and government stakeholders
• Support RMF, accreditation, and technical security activities as required
• Provide senior technical guidance and engineering recommendations

Required Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI with current CI Polygraph
• Senior-level experience in systems engineering, systems architecture, solutions architecture, or a closely related discipline
• Experience supporting complex enterprise, DoD, or Intelligence Community systems
• Experience designing or integrating software, infrastructure, cloud, data, and enterprise services
• Strong understanding of systems architecture, interfaces, and technical dependencies
• Experience producing system diagrams, technical documentation, and engineering artifacts
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
• Ability to work onsite in Charlottesville, VA

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous DIA or Intelligence Community experience
• Experience with AWS or classified cloud environments such as TC2S/SC2S
• Experience with Linux, Docker, PostgreSQL, REST APIs, and DevSecOps environments
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure automation
• Experience supporting RMF, ATO, or security accreditation activities
• Security+ or equivalent IAT Level II certification
• Experience supporting mission-critical intelligence applications
• Experience with cloud modernization or systems integration efforts

Salary Range Disclaimer: The posted salary range represents the good-faith minimum and maximum compensation DAn Solutions expects to pay for this position. The position may be filled at different Labor Category (LCAT) levels depending on the selected candidate's qualifications and applicable contract requirements. Final compensation within the posted range will be determined based on the applicable LCAT and factors including education, relevant experience, certifications, and other required qualifications