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Zachary Piper Solutions

System Architect – TS/SCI CI Poly

Zachary Piper Solutions, Reston, Virginia, United States, 22090

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Zachary Pipe

r is seeking a

System Architect – TS/SCI CI Poly

in

Reston, Virginia area.

The System Architect – TS/SCI CI Poly will support a government-focused technology organization in classified environments. The ideal candidate for the System Architect – TS/SCI CI Poly role will have extensive experience designing, implementing, and securing scalable systems in compliance with federal standards. The System Architect – TS/SCI CI Poly must hold an active Top Secret/SCI (TS/SCI) clearance with Counter-Intelligence Polygraph (CI Poly) and be a U.S. citizen as defined by 32 CFR Part 117 NISPOM. The System Architect – TS/SCI CI Poly position is onsite in a SCIF position in

Reston, VA – 5 days a week onsite.

Responsibilities

Architect and implement secure, scalable systems for U.S. Government classified environments

Lead container orchestration efforts using Kubernetes

Automate operating systems and infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or Terragrunt

Administer and secure cloud environments, particularly AWS

Ensure compliance with NISPOM and ICD guidelines

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support secure deployments and system patching

Requirements

Active TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph

Proven experience as a System Architect in classified environments

Strong hands-on experience with AWS cloud services

Expertise in Terraform, Terragrunt, or similar IaC tools

Security+ or equivalent DoD 8570/8140 certification (e.g., CISSP, CISA, GSEC, CAP, SSCP)

Must be eligible to work in the United States

Compensation

$160,000–$190,000 annually

Full comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, and sick leave as required by law

Application Deadline This job opens for applications on October 10th, 2025. Applications will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

Keywords: System Architect, TS/SCI, CI Poly, Kubernetes, AWS, Terraform, Terragrunt, IaC, Security+, NISPOM, Classified Systems

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