Lead Applications Architect (2026-0091)

Acclaim Technical Services, founded in 2000, is a leading cyber operations, intelligence solutions and operations, network infrastructure, engineering and business enablement and enterprise operations company supporting a wide range of U.S. Federal agencies. We are an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) company, which is uncommon within our business sector. We see this as a significant strength, and it shows: ATS is consistently ranked as a top workplace among DC area firms and continues to grow.

We are actively recruiting for a Lead Applications Architect with a current TS/SCI w/ Poly to   support our Network Solutions Division , based in Northern Virgnina .

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree (or 10+ years IC experience in lieu)
• ISSA/TS
• Minimum 10 years software engineering, incl. 5 years designing enterprise-scale app architectures; led 3+ cloud production solutions
• Designed/governed 20+ RESTful APIs
• Led architecture governance ≥2 years, mentored ≥5 engineers
• Delivered systems meeting SLA targets (e.g., uptime, performance testing).

Desired Skills and Experience:

• 10 years data engineering/analytics
• Led 3+ cloud data platforms
• 10+ enterprise data models
• Delivered 25+ data pipelines
• TOGAF/AWS/Azure certification
• Demonstrated adaptability/innovation, knowledge of industry standards, certifications (CISA, CEA, etc.)

SALARY TRANSPARANCY

There are many factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employee owners value the flexibility at ATS that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, career growth, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad mix of exceptional benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families.

At ATS, you will be eligible to participate in a comprehensive benefits package such as healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Learn more at Employee Resources

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO) STATEMENT

ATS is committed to a program of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, age, religion/creed, hairstyles and hair textures, handicap/disability, genetic information/history, military/veteran status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable law. We support the employment and advancement in employment of individuals with disabilities and of protected veterans, and we treat qualified individuals without discrimination on the basis of their physical or mental disability or veteran status.