Systems Architect - $208k-$231k

RCT Systems

$208K — $231K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance
  • Experience in designing or maintaining systems for sensitive data
  • Expertise in AWS, Azure, and Oracle Cloud services
  • Knowledge of hybrid cloud architectures
  • Background in multi-network or global enterprise environments
  • Familiarity with cloud cost optimization and performance tuning

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain secure systems for sensitive data
  • Support migration to hybrid and multi-cloud environments
  • Architect solutions across diverse network fabrics
  • Evaluate cloud services for classified workloads
  • Optimize cloud cost and performance through models
  • Conduct architecture reviews and author technical documents
  • Serve as a cybersecurity expert for vulnerabilities and encryption

Benefits

  • Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Immediate 401k vesting
  • Generous paid time off and flexible work schedules
  • Annual technology allowance of $500
Full Job Description
Seeking a Systems Architect to support a highly classified government program focused on protecting sensitive data across complex enterprise environments. The role involves designing secure architectures, supporting migration from on-premises to multi-cloud, optimizing cloud environments, and providing technical guidance to senior leadership and partner organizations.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design, develop, and maintain secure systems handling highly sensitive data.
  • Support migration from on-premises infrastructure to hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
  • Architect solutions across multiple network fabrics and multi-tenant environments.
  • Evaluate AWS, Azure, and Oracle Cloud services for classified workloads.
  • Optimize cloud cost and performance; develop cloud cost models.
  • Conduct architecture reviews, provide technical recommendations, and author white papers.
  • Support technical review boards, governance forums, and executive-level briefings.
  • Serve as a cybersecurity focal point for vulnerabilities and encryption solutions.
  • Assist external partners with adoption and integration of Sponsor tools.

Required Qualifications
  • Active TS/SCI with Polygraph.
  • Experience designing or maintaining systems that process highly sensitive data.
  • Expertise with AWS, Azure, and Oracle Cloud.
  • Experience with:
    • Hybrid cloud architectures
    • On-premises infrastructure
    • Multi-network/global enterprise environments
    • Cloud cost optimization and performance tuning

Preferred Qualifications
  • Service of Common Concern (SoCC) program experience.
  • DevOps process design and standardization.
  • Experience supporting Intelligence Community (IC) and Department of Defense (DoD) programs.
  • Familiarity with Sponsor-specific tools and Configuration Management Database (CMDB) processes.


RCT Systems offers:
  • Competitive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, life insurance)
  • Immediate 401k vesting
  • Generous PTO and flexible schedules
  • $500.00 annual technology allowance

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