Zachary Piper Solutions
System Architect – TS/SCI CI Poly
Zachary Piper Solutions, Reston, Virginia, United States, 22090
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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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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