Senior Engineering Systems Architect (Engineer Systems Architect 6) - 27066

HII's Mission Technologies division•Suffolk, VA

23h

About The Position

HII Mission Technologies is seeking a highly experienced Engineering Systems Architect to join our Global Security Group in support of the Joint Force Integrated Solutions portfolio. This senior role blends hands on engineering, solutions architecture for diverse DoD programs, and participation in advanced internal R&D initiatives. The ideal candidate will design secure, scalable, and innovative systems while providing technical leadership across multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Requirements

20+ years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 18+ years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 15+ years relevant experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 24 years relevant experience.
10-12 years of experience in systems engineering or architecture
Active U.S. Secret clearance (minimum) with ability to obtain higher-level clearance
Proven experience developing secure solutions for DoD customers
Expertise in enterprise IT, network architecture, and cybersecurity
Strong proficiency with NIST RMF and DoD accreditation processes
Experience designing datacenter and cloud solutions (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Deep understanding of API integration methodologies and protocols
Experience with modular open systems and microservices architectures
Demonstrated leadership of multidisciplinary engineering teams
Familiarity with Agile systems engineering practices
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate complex concepts to non technical audiences

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
Experience implementing DevSecOps in DoD environments
Knowledge of Zero Trust Architecture principles
Familiarity with CMMC requirements
Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies
Background in AI/ML integration
Willingness and ability to travel as needed

Responsibilities

Architect and implement secure solutions for classified and unclassified DoD environments
Serve as technical lead and Solutions Architect for proposals, customer engagements, and program execution
Develop and maintain comprehensive systems architecture documentation
Lead cross functional engineering teams across software, network, IT, cloud, and DevSecOps domains
Ensure solutions align with NIST RMF and DoD accreditation requirements
Design cloud ready and web based architectures for on prem datacenters and major cloud providers (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
Define and oversee API integration strategies (REST, SOAP, GraphQL, gRPC, WebSockets)
Apply modular open systems approaches and microservices design principles
Support internal R&D efforts to advance technical capabilities and prototype emerging technologies
Present complex technical concepts to senior leadership and DoD stakeholders
Mentor junior engineers and promote engineering best practices