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Systems Architect with Security Clearance

Core4ceSpringfield, VA🇺🇸United StatesPosted 28 Aug 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This hybrid role offers a fantastic opportunity to shape critical systems in classified environments, providing significant career growth and professional development through innovative projects and extensive training. You'll thrive here if you're a seasoned Systems Architect with a TS/SCI clearance, eager to modernize legacy systems and leverage cloud technologies within a mission-driven team. Apply today to build a rewarding career with a company that truly invests in your success.

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Employee
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Springfield, VA, United States
Posted
1 week ago

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Systems Architect to design and optimize system integrations, ensuring efficient data flow and improved overall architecture performance. This role requires extensive experience in classified environments (e.g., NGA, NRO), with a focus on modernizing legacy systems and leveraging cloud technologies.

Responsibilities

  • Determines how to interconnect systems to improve architecture performance.
  • Determines what data is shared between systems and what data the architecture should output.
  • This position is designed to be flexible, with responsibilities evolving to meet business needs and enable individual growth.

Required Experience

  • Degree in Computer Sciences, Systems Engineering, Systems Analysis, or related disciplines.
  • Active TS/SCI with the ability to obtain the CI Poly.
  • 13 years of experience and a MA/MS degree. Or BA/BS degree and 15 years of experience within a discipline relevant to the work associated with the position.
  • Classified system architect experience (NGA, NRO, ect.) Preferred:
  • Cloud experience; focus on Innovation/Modernizing legacy systems. Why Work for Us? Core4ce is a team of innovators, self-starters, and critical thinkers-driven by a shared mission to strengthen national security and advance warfighting outcomes. We offer:
  • 401(k) with 100% company match on the first 6% deferred, with immediate vesting
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage-employee portion paid 100% by Core4ce
  • Unlimited access to training and certifications, with no pre-set cap on eligible professional development
  • Tuition assistance for job-related degrees and courses
  • Paid parental leave, PTO that grows with tenure, and generous holiday schedules
  • Got a big idea? At Core4ce, The Forge gives every employee the chance to propose bold innovations and help bring them to life with internal backing. Join us to build a career that matters-supported by a company that invests in you. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability, veteran status, age, genetic information, or other legally protected status .
  • Core4ce provides the listed pay range for this position as a general guideline only and not as a guarantee of compensation or salary.

Final offers may take into account a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, job responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, market data alignment, any applicable collective bargaining agreement, and other legal requirements.

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