Systems Architect
Govcio
Fort Meade, MD · Posted January 13, 2026
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About the job
GovCIO is currently hiring for a Systems Architect to design end to end technical architecture. This position will be located in Fort Meade, MD and will be an onsite position.
Responsibilities
The System Architect designs the end-to-end technical architecture for an autonomous pentesting and data collection capability supporting rapid cyber terrain assessment and AI training objectives. This role defines secure deployment models, integration patterns, access control mechanisms, and scalability considerations across platform, cloud, and data components. The architect ensures cybersecurity, data governance, and user interaction requirements are embedded from the outset, enabling rapid IOC execution while positioning the capability for efficient authorization, scaling, and operationalization in the subsequent option year.
Design secure, scalable architectures for autonomous cyber assessment platforms
Define integration, access control, and deployment models
Align infrastructure, software, cybersecurity, and data requirements.
Support planning for follow-on IOC implementation
Qualifications
High School with 10+ years (or commensurate experience)
Required Skills and Experience
Clearance Required: TS/SCI CI Poly
10 years of experience in systems, cyber, or cloud architecture
Strong background in secure, data-intensive system design
AWS Solutions Architect or Azure Architect or CISSP, DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II (Sec+CE, SSCP, CND, CCNA Security, etc)
#DSG #NSS #TM #TMK #DICE
Posted Salary Range
USD $161,900.00 - USD $199,260.00 /Yr.
The System Architect designs the end-to-end technical architecture for an autonomous pentesting and data collection capability supporting rapid cyber terrain assessment and AI training objectives. This role defines secure deployment models, integration patterns, access control mechanisms, and scalability considerations across platform, cloud, and data components. The architect ensures cybersecurity, data governance, and user interaction requirements are embedded from the outset, enabling rapid IOC execution while positioning the capability for efficient authorization, scaling, and operationalization in the subsequent option year.
Design secure, scalable architectures for autonomous cyber assessment platforms
Define integration, access control, and deployment models
Align infrastructure, software, cybersecurity, and data requirements.
Support planning for follow-on IOC implementation
High School with 10+ years (or commensurate experience)
Required Skills and Experience
Clearance Required: TS/SCI CI Poly
10 years of experience in systems, cyber, or cloud architecture
Strong background in secure, data-intensive system design
AWS Solutions Architect or Azure Architect or CISSP, DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II (Sec+CE, SSCP, CND, CCNA Security, etc)
#DSG #NSS #TM #TMK #DICE