Systems Architect

PingWind; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Eleven Federal Holidays

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401k with competitive matching

Continuing education assistance

Life & AD&D insurance

Wellness program

Employee assistance

Pet insurance

Job summary

A leading federal services provider is seeking a Systems Architect in Alexandria, VA. This role is responsible for supporting Tier 2 operations by analyzing and advising on system architectures. Candidates must hold or be able to obtain a Secret Clearance and have relevant architecture or systems engineering certifications. This position offers competitive benefits including generous medical plans and paid time off, making it ideal for professionals looking to contribute to government-focused projects.

Qualifications

• Must hold or be able to obtain Secret Clearance.
• Experience in architecture or systems engineering.
• 5 years relevant experience or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Analyze system architectures to assist with incident resolution.
• Document current-state and proposed architectural views.
• Support root cause analysis for system performance issues.
• Collaborate with Tier 2 Support Leads, systems engineers, and technical teams to recommend architecture‑aligned solutions and corrective actions.
• Maintain architectural artifacts and technical documentation to support operational continuity and knowledge sharing.

Skills

Architecture or systems engineering certifications

Secret Clearance

Analytical skills

Documentation

Security clearance readiness

Education

BS/BA degree

Master’s Degree

Job description

Location: Alexandria, Va

Required Clearance: Must hold or be able to obtain Secret clearance

Certifications: Holds or is working toward architecture or systems engineering certifications appropriate for Government environments, such as TOGAF, DoDAF, AWS Solutions Architect (Associate), or equivalent Government-recognized architecture or systems engineering certifications.

Required Education: BS/BA degree

Required Experience: 5 years relevant experience (an additional 4 years experience may be substituted in lieu of degree).

Position Description

PingWind is seeking a Systems Architect responsible for supporting Tier 2 operations by analyzing, documenting, and advising on system and solution architectures to enable effective resolution of complex operational issues and sustained system performance.

Responsibilities

• Support Tier 2 operations by analyzing system architectures, dependencies, and interfaces to assist with resolution of escalated incident and recurring issues.
• Assist with documentation of current‑state and proposed architectural views to support troubleshooting, impact analysis, and operational decision‑making.
• Support root cause analysis effort by assessing architectural factors contributing to system performance, reliability, or integration issues.
• Collaborate with Tier 2 Support Leads, systems engineers, and technical teams to recommend architecture‑aligned solutions and corrective actions.
• Assist with maintaining architectural artifact and technical documentation to support operational continuity and knowledge sharing.

Required Qualifications

• Must hold or be able to obtain and maintain Secret Clearance.
• Holds or is working toward architecture or systems engineering certifications appropriate for Government environments, such as TOGAF, DoDAF, AWS Solutions Architect (Associate), or equivalent Government‑recognized architecture or systems engineering certifications.

Desired Qualifications

• Master’s Degree.

About PingWind

PingWind is focused on delivering outstanding services to the federal government. We have extensive experience in the fields of cybersecurity, development, IT infrastructure, supply chain management and other professional services such as system design and continuous improvement. PingWind is an SBA certified Service‑Disabled Veteran‑Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) with offices in Northern Virginia and Huntsville AL. www.PingWind.com

Benefits

• Eleven Federal Holidays
• Paid Time Off accrued each pay period
• Parental Leave
• Three medical plan choices with generous employer contribution
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• 401k with competitive matching and vesting schedule
• Continuing education assistance
• Short Term / Long Term Disability & Life Insurance
• Medical, Dependent Care and Commuter Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness benefits include Calm Health app and WellHub gym subsidy (formerly GymPass)
• 529 College Savings Plan
• Legal Insurance
• Pet Insurance

Veterans are encouraged to apply.

PingWind, Inc. does not discriminate in employment opportunities, terms, and conditions of employment, or practices on the basis of race, age, gender, religious or political beliefs, national origin or heritage, disability, sexual orientation, or any characteristic protected by law.