Systems of Systems Architect

Systems Of Systems ArchitectCandidates must be U.S. citizens able to obtain and/or maintain a Department of Defense security clearance as a condition and continuation of employment.Location: Reston, Virginia (On-site)Role OverviewOur organization is seeking a System-of-Systems (SoS) Architect to support a mission-critical national security program. The Systems-of-Systems Architect will define and evolve the end-to-end architecture for a complex ecosystem of interconnected systems, services, and platforms. You will work closely with government stakeholders, program leadership, systems engineers, and software teams to ensure that diverse systems integrate into a cohesive and resilient mission capability. This is a professional, solutions-oriented environment that values collaboration and a positive culture.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and maintain the system-of-systems architecture, including operational, logical, physical, and data views.Define end-to-end system interfaces, integration patterns, and data exchanges across multiple systems and domains.Lead architecture trade studies, alternatives analyses, and technology assessments to guide modernization and capability evolution.Create and maintain architecture artifacts (e.g., UAF/DoDAF views, SysML/UML diagrams, interface control documents).Ensure traceability from enterprise and mission objectives down through requirements, architecture, design, and implementation.Partner with systems engineering and software teams to align architecture with MBSE models and implementation roadmaps.Support incremental capability deployment by defining architecture roadmaps and technical insertion strategies.Participate in and support technical reviews, presenting architectural options and recommendations.Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineering teams to ensure solutions conform to the SoS architecture and standards.Communicate complex architectural concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.Required QualificationsU.S. Citizenship is required.Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline. Additional applicable experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.10+ years of experience in systems engineering and/or enterprise/system architecture on complex, mission-critical systems.Demonstrated experience architecting system-of-systems or large-scale distributed systems.Hands-on experience with architecture frameworks such as DoDAF, UAF, or TOGAF.Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) using SysML modeling tools (e.g., Cameo/MagicDraw, Rhapsody, Enterprise Architect).Strong understanding of systems engineering lifecycle processes.Experience defining interfaces and ICDs, and guiding integration across multiple independent systems.Familiarity with networked, software-intensive systems, including APIs, messaging, and service-oriented or microservices architectures.Proven ability to work onsite and collaborate closely with government representatives and multi-contractor teams.Excellent communication and briefing skills.Preferred QualificationsMaster's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.Experience supporting Intelligence Community or similar mission systems.Experience with cloud architectures (AWS, Azure), containerization (Docker), and orchestration (Kubernetes).Experience with digital engineering environments integrating MBSE, simulation, data analytics, and CI/CD pipelines.Familiarity with cybersecurity concepts and their application in large-scale architectures (NIST, RMF, NIST 800-53).Prior experience developing and maintaining enterprise or portfolio-level roadmaps.Relevant certifications (e.g., INCOSE CSEP/ESEP, TOGAF, AWS/Azure Architect, SAFe Architect).