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Peraton

Systems Architect, Principal

Reston, VA · On-site

$120 - $170/hr

... Senior or Principal Architecture role. * Proven track record of delivering complex, high-impact solutions. * Excellent ability to translate strategic intent into concrete technical designs and ...

Peraton

Systems Architect, Principal

Reston, VA · On-site

... Principal Architecture role. • Proven track record of delivering complex, high-impact solutions. • Excellent ability to translate strategic intent into concrete technical designs and inspire ...

HDR

Project Management Principal (Architecture)

Arlington, VA · On-site

$92K - $123K/yr

The HDR Architecture business group is seeking a Project Management Principal in their Arlington, VA studio. The ideal candidate will need to exhibit strong leadership, strategic vision, and a proven ...

HDR

Project Management Principal (Architecture)

Arlington, VA · On-site

$92K - $123K/yr

The HDR Architecture business group is seeking a Project Management Principal in their Arlington, VA studio. The ideal candidate will need to exhibit strong leadership, strategic vision, and a proven ...

Ness USA, Inc.

Principal Architect

Pittsburgh, PA

... architecture initiatives, develop strategic data solutions, establish governance frameworks, and provide technical leadership to support business objectives. Position is remote and may require ...

Stantec

Principal Architect - Federal

Seattle, WA · On-site

Stantec is #1 of the Top 100 Architecture Engineering Firms (BD&C 2025) and #1 of the Top 20 West ... We are seeking a successful Principal Architect combining executive leadership, business ...

Stantec

Principal Architect - Federal

Seattle, WA · On-site

$141K - $212K/yr

Stantec is #1 of the Top 100 Architecture Engineering Firms (BD&C 2025) and #1 of the Top 20 West ... We are seeking a successful Principal Architect combining executive leadership, business ...

LTM

Technofunctional Snowflake Architect Mode: 5 Days from Zurich Type: Permanent Key Responsibilities * 12-15 years in Data Warehousing Data Platform Architecture * 4-5 years of handson Snowflake ...

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As of Aug 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for principal architecture in the United States is $109,393.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $85,000.00 and $125,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a principal architect do in IT?

A principal architect in IT leads the design and development of complex technology systems and infrastructure, setting technical standards and ensuring alignment with business goals. They often oversee multiple projects, collaborate with stakeholders, and possess deep expertise in areas like cloud computing, security, or software architecture. Strong leadership, communication skills, and relevant certifications are typically required for this senior role.

What is the difference between Principal Architecture vs Senior Architecture?

AspectPrincipal ArchitectureSenior Architecture
Required CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Architecture or related field, professional licensure, extensive experienceBachelor's or Master's in Architecture, licensure often preferred, significant experience
Work EnvironmentLeadership roles, strategic planning, client interaction, overseeing multiple projectsProject management, design development, team collaboration, technical execution
Employer & Industry UsageDesign firms, architecture departments, large construction companiesDesign firms, architecture teams, construction firms

Principal Architects typically hold higher leadership responsibilities, focusing on strategic planning and overseeing multiple projects, while Senior Architects are more involved in technical design and project execution. Both roles require similar credentials but differ in scope and seniority within the architecture field.

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Infographic showing various Principal Architecture job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 89% Full Time, 4% Part Time, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 81% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 14% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $109,393 per year, or $52.6 per hour.

Systems Architect, Principal

Peraton

Reston, VA • On-site

$120 - $170/hr

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Job description

Basic Qualifications
  • Active Top Secret/ Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance with ability to obtain a Poly Clearance.
  • Minimum of 16 years relevant experience with a Bachelor’s degree, 14 years relavant experience with a Masters. 4 years experience may be substitutedfor a Degree.
  • 12+ years of experience in IT Infrastructure, with at least 5 years in a dedicated Senior or Principal Architecture role.
  • Proven track record of delivering complex, high-impact solutions.
  • Excellent ability to translate strategic intent into concrete technical designs and inspire teams to innovate while maintaining rigorous engineering standards.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Active TS/SCI with Poly clearances.
  • Certifications: AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional, Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect, CISSP, TOGAF/SAFE, ITIL v 4.0 Foundations

SECURITY CLEARANCE: This Position requires an Active TS/SCI and the ability to obtain a Poly, US Citizenship is required to hold this clearance.

Peraton is seeking a Systems Architect Principal to join our national intelligence program in Northern Virginia as the primary visionary and strategist to transition the client’s Enterprise IT Infrastructure to a cutting edge resilient, scalable and self-healing Infrastructure environment.

Responsibilities
  • Define the multi-year architectural vision for enterprise infrastructure services such as compute, storage, network, security, and cloud services.
  • Define technical standards, system architectures, and integration strategies to meet business objectives.
  • Collaborate with industry partners to define and advance the autonomous infrastructure system vision
  • Lead the shift toward cloud-native architectures while optimizing on-premises edge computing and private cloud footprints.
  • Apply Digital Engineering principles to streamline service delivery.
  • Implement automated provisioning, monitoring, and incident response frameworks.
  • Drive initiatives to monitor and reduce cloud consumption costs and technical debt.
  • Translate complex technical requirements into business outcomes for executive

Travel may be required within the National Capital Region (NCR) on an as needed basis for customer or corporate requirements.

Note This is for a Proposal Effort

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At Peraton, we re at the forefront of delivering the next big thing every day. We re the partner of choice to help solve some of the world s most daunting challenges, delivering bold, new solutions to keep people around the world safer and more secure.

Industry

It services

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Herndon, VA, US

Year founded

2017

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