{"id":3794177,"url":"https://alion.io/job/cissecure-principal-solutions-architect","title":"Principal Solutions Architect","company":{"id":3867413,"name":"CISSecure","domain":"cissecure.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/cissecure","size_band":null,"is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"iCIMS","truth_index":null},"role":"Solutions","role_family":"Solutions","seniority":"lead","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"hybrid","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Ashburn, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":190000,"max":225000,"currency":"USD","period":"year","gross":null,"usd_annual":225000},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":5,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"MIL-STD-882","optional":false},{"name":"NIST 800-53","optional":false},{"name":"TEMPEST","optional":false},{"name":"Zero Trust","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-11-05T08:28:39Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-11-05","last_verified_at":"2026-11-08T04:01:59Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":2,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":2},"description":"Overview\nCIS Secure is seeking a Principal Solutions Architect to join our team at our Ashburn, Virginia headquarters. This is a hybrid position with regular on-site work in Ashburn, remote flexibility as agreed with management, and up to 50% travel to support customer engagements and industry events.\nThe Principal Solutions Architect will work collaboratively across CIS Secure's Product, Sales, and Engineering teams to support the full lifecycle of our secure communications products and solutions. Serving as a primary technical interface with customers, this individual will translate complex mission, technical, and functional requirements into compliant, functional architectures and help guide solutions from initial concept and customer presentation through design, prototyping, development, and delivery.\nCIS Secure specializes in custom secure communications solutions supporting customers across the defense, intelligence, law enforcement, and homeland security communities. Our products and solutions include secure telephones and computers, encrypted tactical communications systems, secure tele- and video-conferencing systems, and specialized systems designed for use within secure networks and challenging operational environments.\nThis role provides an opportunity to work directly with government stakeholders, cybersecurity engineers, system integrators, and internal technical teams to architect secure solutions supporting some of the nation's most demanding communications environments.\nResponsibilities\nESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:\nServe as the primary architect of new solutions and projects. Work closely with customers to understand mission, technical, and functional requirements and integrate them into the CIS product development process.\nLead the requirements documentation and design alternatives processes and oversee solution development, planning, bidding, pricing, and technical execution.\nInterface directly with government stakeholders, cybersecurity engineers, and system integrators to ensure architectures align with DoD Enterprise infrastructure and Zero Trust principles.\nIncorporate relevant compliance requirements, document proposed customizations in accordance with internal CIS processes, and coordinate with Engineering to ensure products are developed and delivered in accordance with customer requirements.\nDesign and integrate classified network architectures, LAN, WAN, and tactical communications transport systems spanning unclassified through Secret and above classification levels.\nEnforce the RED/BLACK concept, strictly isolating unclassified/encrypted data (BLACK) from unencrypted/plaintext classified data (RED) through physical separation, electrical isolation, and shielding.\nEnsure products and devices are designed to meet TEMPEST emission security standards intended to prevent the interception of compromising electromagnetic emanations.\nIntegrate Type-1 cryptographic devices, Cross Domain Solutions (CDS), and IP-based secure audio/data switches into operational devices.\nArchitect hybrid transport designs and solutions that bridge communications links across backhaul mechanisms including SATCOM, 5G/cellular data, line-of-sight and beyond-line-of-sight radios, MANET, and related technologies.\nApply deep familiarity with CNSSI 5000/5002 (TSG Compliance), NIST 800-53, and ICD 705 directives.\nProvide feedback and visibility regarding customer timelines and alignment with engineering efforts to ensure project schedules and timelines are met.\nAnticipate potential schedule or priority delays and initiate plans for alternative actions.\nProactively monitor activities to ensure compliance with applicable government regulations.\nAssist in the recruitment of project personnel, assignment of duties and responsibilities, and establishment of implementation schedules.\nPerform other duties as assigned.\nQualifications\nKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:\nExcellent verbal and written communication skills.\nExcellent technical, conceptual, and financial skills.\nFamiliarity with applicable standards and technologies, including:TSG-6\nTEMPEST\nRF Technology\nNetworking Technology\nUSAF Airworthiness Risk Assessment and Acceptance Bulletin (AWB-150B)\nEO 12114, Environmental Effects Abroad of Major Federal Actions\nMIL-HDBK-516C, Airworthiness Certification Criteria\nMIL-HDBK-217Plus, Reliability Prediction of Electronic Equipment (217Plus)\nMIL-HDBK-814, Guidelines for Implementing Environmental Protection Measures\nMIL-HDBK-344, Environmental Stress Screening Guidelines\nTelcordia SR-332, Reliability Prediction Procedure for Electronic Equipment\nMIL-HDBK-817, Design, Testing, and Application of Explosive Devices\nMIL-STD-1766C, Nuclear Weapon Design Safety Criteria\nMIL-STD-3100B, Military Standard: Technical Data Package\nMIL-STD-882E, System Safety\n\nEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:\nBachelor's degree in Engineering required; Master's degree in Engineering or Business Administration preferred.\n5+ years of experience in the Aerospace and Defense industry designing military-hardened IT systems.\nHands-on electrical engineering experience.\nU.S. citizenship required.\nCLEARANCE:\nTop Secret security clearance preferred.\nMust have the ability to obtain a government security clearance.\nOPERATING HOURS AND EXPECTATIONS:\nThis position anticipates mostly standard hours, with some variability based on business travel, customer availability, and trade show involvement. This may include occasional weekend work.\nThis position follows a hybrid schedule, with regular on-site work at the Ashburn headquarters and remote flexibility as agreed with management, in addition to off-site time for customer meetings and industry events.\nTRAVEL:\nUp to 50%, including occasional weekends for customer visits or industry events.\nPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:\nThis job operates in a professional office environment. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\nFlexibility related to work hours as project demands arise.\nMust be able to remain in a stationary computer position for extended periods of time.\nMust be able to use hands and fingers to type.\nMust be able to reach with hands and arms for using a computer.\nOccasionally required to move 5 - 40 pounds.Disclaimer:\nThis job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions (as covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act) expected of an incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of an incumbent. An incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.\n\nBenefits\nWHAT WE OFFER:\nAt CIS Secure, we believe in promoting fair and transparent pay practices. We are committed to disclosing the compensation range for transparency and to set clear expectations for all applicants for this posting. This range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base salary for the advertised job, promotion, or transfer opportunity. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. The actual salary offered may vary based on various factors including but not limited to relevant experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, education, geographic location, as well as internal equity, and alignment to market data.SALARY RANGE: $190,000.00 - $225,000.00 per year\nBenefits:\n401(k) with company matching\nDental insurance\nMedical insurance\nHealth Savings Account option\nFlexible Spending\nVision insurance\nLife and Disability Insurance\nAncillary offerings (Hospital Indemnity, Accident, Critical Illness, Pet Insurance)\nPaid Time Off\nHoliday pay\n*This position is eligible for base salary plus variable compensation, including commission and/or performance-based bonus, in accordance with the Company's incentive compensation plan, with compensation determined based on experience, performance, internal equity, and business needs.\nCIS Secure and it's associated companies, Intrepid Solutions and Darkblade Systems, is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. 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