Lead Systems Engineering Architect - TS/SCI

Parsons Corporation•Tampa, FL

1d•$148,300 - $266,900

About The Position

CTI, a Parsons Company, is looking for an amazingly talented Lead Systems Engineering Architect to join our team! In this role, you will serve as a senior technical leader and Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Systems Engineering & Architecture, acting as the Product Owner Analyst (POA) for the Systems Engineering Team and providing direct technical counsel to the Chief Engineer and program business partners.

Requirements

Must be a US Citizen
Must have an ACTIVE TS/SCI Clearance
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer/Systems Engineering, or a related field
15+ years of experience in software/systems engineering or technical architecture; additional years of experience will be considered in lieu of a degree
Expertise in Multi-Domain Defense Systems and Software Architecture
Hands-on experience with military/intel data standards (e.g., Cursor on Target (CoT), FMV & KLV, JSON)
Proficiency with Apache Kafka (topics, producers/consumers, SASL/SCRAM, TLS)
Experience with TAK Ecosystem (TAK Server, WebTAK, ATAK) and intel platforms using rich data models (e.g., TRAX or OMNI-compliant databases)
Proficiency with S3-compatible storage (MinIO, AWS S3), microservices, network protocols (TCP/IP, gRPC), and Zero Trust (ZTNA) concepts (e.g., AppGate, SDP)
Expertise in DDIL (Disconnected, Intermittent, and Limited) environments and fault-tolerant system design
An active Top Secret SCI security clearance is required for this position.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer/Systems Engineering, or a related field
Experience with Kafka federation
Advanced data modeling, including OMNI vs. lightweight SA formats (CoT).
Experience with DevSecOps, CI/CD pipelines, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
Familiarity with Cross-Domain Solutions (CDS) and moving data across security classification levels
Experience with Palantir Foundry Ontology, OSDK (Functions, Sinks), and data ingestion

Responsibilities

Serving as the Principal Engineering Advisor & Architect, providing senior technical leadership and SME expertise in Systems Engineering & Architecture
Acting as the Product Owner Analyst (POA) for the Systems Engineering Team, collaborating within the SAFe framework to groom and prioritize product backlogs and user stories
Providing direct technical counsel to the Chief Engineer and program business partners, ensuring alignment with mission objectives
Leveraging extensive experience in DoD and Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), academic research, and multi-domain architecture to shape technical strategy and prioritize best-in-breed solutions for critical mission requirements
Overseeing system architecture, including design documentation, technical specifications, and architectural diagrams to support long-term program objectives
Analyzing user needs to define technical paths and refining conceptual designs into detailed specifications
Participating in PI planning and retrospectives, recommending workflow automations and process improvements
Promoting lab best practices and network topologies in compliance with DoD guidelines, and advocating for continuous team improvement
Representing the program at technical reviews, stakeholder engagements, and industry events