Senior System Architect (R-00257)
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 12, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 9, 2026. True Zero Technologies scores A on the Alion truth index.
True Zero Technologies, a veteran-owned small business, was founded on the principle that the purposeful enablement of people and technology in an organization directly ties to the quality of its outcomes. True Zero recognizes that those outcomes begin and end with our people, and that is what we have built a community of like-minded, driven, and passionate individuals and innovators who are aligned in a common goal of delivering top-tier services to our customers. Our culture and commitment have been recognized through numerous accolades, including being named one of the Best Places to Work in 2023 in two categories (“Prosperous and Thriving” ($5MM-$50MM in gross revenue) and “Mid-Atlantic Region” (DC, DE, MD, NC, VA, WV)), and again in 2025 as a Best Places to Work honoree. In addition, True Zero earned coveted spots on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies in America in 2022, 2023, and 2025, a testament to our sustained growth driven by our people-first approach and unwavering dedication to excellence.
Position Overview
True Zero Technologies is seeking an experienced Senior System Architect to lead the design, development, and implementation of enterprise IT, cloud, and cybersecurity architectures within complex federal environments. This senior-level position is responsible for developing secure, scalable, and resilient technology solutions that align with organizational objectives, federal security requirements, and enterprise architecture standards. The role will provide technical leadership across system modernization, cloud infrastructure, Zero Trust architecture, DevSecOps, and the integration of enterprise cybersecurity technologies.
The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in enterprise systems architecture, cloud computing, and cybersecurity engineering, with deep technical expertise in AWS environments, security platform integration, and large-scale system design. The candidate must demonstrate strong architectural leadership, strategic planning capabilities, and the ability to collaborate with technical teams and federal stakeholders to deliver secure, high-performing enterprise solutions.
Job Responsibilities
- Enterprise Systems Architecture & Technical Leadership: Lead the design, development, and implementation of enterprise IT, operational, technical, and information architectures, ensuring solutions align with organizational strategies, customer requirements, leadership priorities, and established enterprise architecture standards.
- Cloud Architecture & Infrastructure Modernization: Design, validate, and implement scalable, secure, and resilient cloud-based and hybrid infrastructure solutions, including AWS and AWS GovCloud environments. Provide architectural guidance for cloud migration, infrastructure modernization, containerized platforms, and performance optimization across business-critical systems.
- Cybersecurity Architecture & Zero Trust Integration: Develop and validate enterprise security architectures aligned with Zero Trust principles, NIST SP 800-207, and applicable federal cybersecurity requirements. Support the integration of SIEM, SOAR, CDM, TDSP, EDR, identity management, and AWS cloud-native security capabilities across complex enterprise environments.
- DevSecOps & Secure Application Architecture: Design and maintain secure CI/CD pipelines, DevSecOps infrastructure, and application architectures, incorporating security controls throughout the software development lifecycle. Support containerized workloads, Kubernetes environments, and secure application deployment strategies to improve operational efficiency and system security.
- Architecture Documentation, Standards & Governance: Lead the development and maintenance of Engineering Design Documents (EDDs), architecture blueprints, technical specifications, security control mappings, and enterprise architecture standards. Participate in architecture governance boards and technical working groups to validate design decisions, evaluate proposed technologies, and ensure architectural compliance.
- System Integration, Engineering & Performance Optimization: Evaluate existing systems, infrastructure, and security technologies to identify architectural gaps, performance limitations, and opportunities for improvement. Design and oversee the implementation of integrated systems that support interoperability, scalability, operational efficiency, and enterprise security objectives.
- Technical Project Management & Stakeholder Collaboration: Provide architectural oversight for multiple concurrent IT and cybersecurity initiatives, coordinating with business owners, system engineers, developers, infrastructure teams, security personnel, and federal stakeholders. Develop technical proposals, communicate architectural recommendations, manage design priorities, and ensure successful implementation of enterprise technology solutions within established timelines.
Job Responsibilities
Job Requirements
- Cybersecurity & Enterprise Architecture Experience: Minimum of 12 years of progressive experience supporting cybersecurity and information technology environments, including enterprise systems architecture, technical engineering, security solution design, and integration of complex business-critical systems. Demonstrated ability to lead large-scale architectural initiatives, manage multiple concurrent priorities, and deliver solutions within strict deadlines.
- Cloud Architecture Experience & AWS Certification: Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience designing, implementing, or supporting cloud-based solutions, including AWS infrastructure and services. Must possess an active AWS Certified Solutions Architect certification (Associate or Professional), with additional AWS certifications considered advantageous. Experience with AWS GovCloud, Amazon EKS, Amazon ECS, and containerized application environments is required.
- Enterprise Security Technologies & Zero Trust Architecture: Strong technical understanding of enterprise cybersecurity architectures and security technologies, including SIEM, SOAR, EDR, CDM, penetration testing capabilities, DevSecOps, Identity and Access Management (IAM), and cloud-native security services. Demonstrated experience designing secure architectures aligned with Zero Trust principles, NIST SP 800-207, and applicable federal cybersecurity frameworks.
- Systems Engineering, Software Development & Architecture Governance: Proven experience across the software development, enhancement, and maintenance lifecycle, including secure application architecture, CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure design, system integration, and technical documentation. Ability to develop Engineering Design Documents, architecture blueprints, security control mappings, and scalable technical solutions while applying modern engineering practices and enterprise architecture standards.
- Security Clearance, Technical Leadership & Communication: Must possess and maintain a Non-Sensitive / High Risk Public Trust security clearance (Tier 4/6c). Demonstrated ability to perform complex technical tasks, evaluate emerging technologies, lead technical design discussions, and communicate architectural strategies effectively to engineering teams, organizational leadership, and federal stakeholders. Excellent written and verbal communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills are required.