Systems Architect

Insight Xcite; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 185,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Flexible PTO

Salary reviews every year

401(k) with company contributions

Professional development

Employee referral bonus program

Job summary

Insight Xcite in Reston, Virginia, seeks a Systems Architect to support enterprise architecture, requirements analysis, technical design, integration, and collaboration across engineering and mission teams. Level will be aligned to candidate experience and customer requirements.

Requires active TS/SCI with Full-Scope Polygraph. All positions are onsite with a focus on national security missions. Insight Xcite offers comprehensive benefits and professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience designing enterprise or mission systems across the full systems-development lifecycle.
• Strong knowledge of requirements analysis, interfaces, integration, scalability, resilience, and security.
• Ability to communicate complex designs to technical and nontechnical stakeholders.
• Experience producing architecture artifacts and guiding multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain secure enterprise system architectures, technical roadmaps, and design standards.
• Translate mission and business requirements into scalable system designs and interface specifications.
• Lead architecture reviews, trade studies, and technical risk assessments.
• Coordinate integration across infrastructure, software, cloud, data, and cybersecurity teams.
• Produce architecture diagrams, decision records, implementation guidance, and other technical documentation.

Skills

Systems design

Requirements analysis

Security concepts

Communication with stakeholders

Architecture artifacts

Tools

DevSecOps

Zero-trust

Job description

Insight Xcite is seeking a Systems Architect in Reston, Virginia, to support enterprise architecture, requirements analysis, technical design, integration, and collaboration across engineering and mission teams. Level will be aligned to candidate experience and customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain secure enterprise system architectures, technical roadmaps, and design standards.
• Translate mission and business requirements into scalable system designs and interface specifications.
• Lead architecture reviews, trade studies, and technical risk assessments.
• Coordinate integration across infrastructure, software, cloud, data, and cybersecurity teams.
• Produce architecture diagrams, decision records, implementation guidance, and other technical documentation.

Required Qualifications

• Experience designing enterprise or mission systems across the full systems-development lifecycle.
• Strong knowledge of requirements analysis, interfaces, integration, scalability, resilience, and security.
• Ability to communicate complex designs to technical and nontechnical stakeholders.
• Experience producing architecture artifacts and guiding multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting Intelligence Community or other government customers.
• Experience with cloud architecture, DevSecOps, data platforms, or zero-trust environments.
• Relevant architecture, cloud, or systems-engineering certifications.

Clearance Requirement

Due to the nature of our work, Insight Xcite does not sponsor or process security clearances at this time.

Applicants must currently possess an active TS/SCI with Full-Scope Polygraph (FSP) to be considered for employment.

Please do not apply if you do not currently hold this level of clearance.

Work Location Requirement

All Insight Xcite positions are onsite. We do not offer remote or hybrid opportunities.

Applicants must be willing and able to work in person at the designated customer location.

What We Offer

At Insight Xcite, we believe exceptional employees deserve meaningful support, competitive compensation, and benefits that make a real difference. We are committed to investing in our team both professionally and personally.

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees
• Flexible paid time off, subject to manager approval and business needs, plus annual Flex Bonus earning opportunities
• Annual compensation and performance review process, including opportunities for salary increases
• 401(k) with immediate vesting and company contributions with no employee match requirement
• Insight Essentials lifestyle and wellness benefit
• Employee referral bonus program
• Professional development and career growth support
• Opportunity to support impactful national security missions in a highly collaborative environment
• Additional employee programs and benefits available

Candidate Authenticity and Use of AI

AI tools may be used to help format or draft application materials; however, all submitted information must accurately represent the candidate’s own experience, qualifications, and work history. Candidates should be prepared to discuss and verify the information provided

About Insight Xcite

Insight Xcite is a mission-focused consulting firm supporting critical government programs through data-driven engineering, technology, cybersecurity, analytics, and operational expertise. We partner with customers across the national security community to deliver innovative solutions in highly secure, fast-paced environments.

Our teams are composed of experienced professionals who thrive on collaboration, accountability, and supporting mission success. We value technical excellence, integrity, and employees who are committed to solving complex challenges and making an impact.

The pay range for this role is:

185,000 - 240,000 USD per year (Government Client Site – Reston VA)