Systems Architect

Overview: GovCIO is currently hiring for a Systems Architect to design end to end technical architecture. This position will be located in Fort Meade, MD and will be an onsite position.

Responsibilities: The System Architect designs the end-to-end technical architecture for an autonomous pentesting and data collection capability supporting rapid cyber terrain assessment and AI training objectives. This role defines secure deployment models, integration patterns, access control mechanisms, and scalability considerations across platform, cloud, and data components. The architect ensures cybersecurity, data governance, and user interaction requirements are embedded from the outset, enabling rapid IOC execution while positioning the capability for efficient authorization, scaling, and operationalization in the subsequent option year.

• Design secure, scalable architectures for autonomous cyber assessment platforms

• Define integration, access control, and deployment models

• Align infrastructure, software, cybersecurity, and data requirements.

• Support planning for follow-on IOC implementation Qualifications: High School with 10+ years (or commensurate experience)

Required Skills and Experience

• Clearance Required: TS/SCI CI Poly

• 10 years of experience in systems, cyber, or cloud architecture

• Strong background in secure, data-intensive system design

• AWS Solutions Architect or Azure Architect or CISSP, DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II (Sec+CE, SSCP, CND, CCNA Security, etc)

Posted Salary Range: USD $161,900.00 - USD $199,260.00 /Yr.