Architectural Engineer

Joint Research and Development, LLC • Washington, DC

17h • Hybrid

About The Position

JRAD is seeking candidates for a contingent/future position supporting the DHS Science and Technology (S&T). This position is located in Washington DC, with the possibility of a hybrid work arrangement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree at least 3 years’ experience
• Engineering (or technical) experience
• Excellent oral and written communications skills
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• DHS Suitability
• Secret

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree (MS or PhD)
• Knowledge of Department of Homeland Security Acquisition and Systems Engineering policy

Responsibilities

• Advises senior leadership and program managers on information technology (IT) and system architecture strategy, aligning enterprise solutions with industry frameworks (e.g., cloud architecture, zero trust, and modern DevSecOps practices).
• Provides high-level technical vision to shape objectives for complex IT systems and enterprise architecture initiatives, including infrastructure, platforms, applications, and data ecosystems.
• Develops and governs architecture standards, system design patterns, and IT policies, ensuring alignment with cybersecurity requirements, interoperability standards, and regulatory frameworks.
• Leads and supports technical research, architecture modeling, and system analyses (e.g., capacity planning, performance modeling, trade-off analysis) to guide design and investment decisions.
• Evaluates complex IT challenges and develops scalable, secure, and resilient system architecture solutions across cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments.
• Applies advanced systems engineering and enterprise architecture principles to integrate applications, data, and infrastructure into cohesive, high-performing solutions.
• Provides subject-matter expertise across areas such as cloud computing, network architecture, cybersecurity, data analytics platforms, system integration, process optimization, and regulatory compliance.

Benefits

• More paid time off than the average company upon hire
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Section 125 Flexible Spending Accounts for unreimbursed medical & dependent day care
• Disability Insurance
• 401K Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees