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ManTech

Principal Cloud Engineer

Chantilly, VA · Remote

$141K - $236K/yr

The Principal Cloud Engineer will leverage their strong technical background and knowledge to ... For Remote Opportunities), education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract ...

ManTech

Principal Cloud Engineer

Chantilly, VA · Remote

$141K - $236K/yr

The Principal Cloud Engineer will leverage their strong technical background and knowledge to ... For Remote Opportunities), education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract ...

SAIC

Principal Ground Systems Integrator

Chantilly, VA · On-site +1

$120K - $160K/yr

Engineering and Sciences Subcategory: Systems Engineer Schedule: Full-Time Shift: Day Job Travel ... TS/SCI Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE Description SAIC is seeking experienced Principal ...

ManTech

Principal Azure Cloud Engineer

Chantilly, VA · Remote

$141K - $236K/yr

The Principal Azure Cloud Engineer will leverage their strong technical background and knowledge to ... For Remote Opportunities), education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract ...

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As of Aug 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote principal engineer in Virginia is $145,957.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $117,500.00 and $171,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a remote principal engineer?

A Remote Principal Engineer is a senior-level technical expert who leads complex engineering projects while working remotely. They provide architectural guidance, mentor teams, and ensure high-quality technical solutions. This role requires deep expertise in software development, systems design, and strategic decision-making. Principal Engineers collaborate with stakeholders, drive innovation, and help align technical goals with business objectives. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential for success in this position.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a remote principal engineer?

To thrive as a Remote Principal Engineer, you need advanced expertise in software architecture, coding, and systems design, typically backed by a relevant degree and extensive industry experience. Mastery of modern programming languages, cloud platforms (such as AWS, Azure, or GCP), and proficiency with DevOps tools and architectural frameworks are expected. Exceptional leadership, clear communication, and proactive problem-solving skills help you drive projects and mentor distributed engineering teams. These abilities ensure you can lead complex technical initiatives, foster innovation, and maintain high collaboration in a remote environment.

What does a remote principal engineer do?

As a Remote Principal Engineer, you will lead the architecture and development of major technical projects, set engineering standards, and make critical design decisions. Your day-to-day work may involve collaborating with cross-functional teams, reviewing code, mentoring other engineers, and ensuring system scalability and reliability. You'll often participate in high-level strategic discussions, address technical challenges, and help define the technology roadmap. The role is highly collaborative, requiring frequent virtual meetings and regular updates to stakeholders.

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ServiceNow Principal Domain Architect - Remote

Sentara Health

Norfolk, VA • Remote

$106K - $176K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

This job post has expired 1 day ago. Applications are no longer accepted.

Sentara Health rating

6.8

Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

Based on 398 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

493rd of 887 rated healthcare providers

Job description

City/State
Norfolk, VA
Work Shift
First (Days)
Overview:
Sentara is hiring a ServiceNow Principal Domain Architect!
This position is fully remote!
Overview
The domain architect proactively and holistically leads and supports EA activities that guide the development and management of domain and infrastructure solutions. These solutions enable the organization's future-state business capabilities and drive the organization's targeted business outcomes. Technologies include data centers, infrastructure, cloud, mobile, AI, Internet of Things (IoT), blockchain, edge computing, and immersive experiences technologies.
Domain architects provide the leadership, facilitation, analysis, and design tasks required for the development of an enterprise's technical and infrastructure architecture. Domain architects create deliverables that help develop target-state guidance (standards, guidelines, individual parts, platforms, and configurations) for evolving the technical infrastructure across the enterprise, in order to enable business strategy and deliver targeted business outcomes. They enable and orchestrate the delivery of targeted business outcomes by facilitating and making technical decisions.
A Specialist Professional is a recognized subject matter expert in a job area, typically obtained through advanced education and work experience.
Responsibilities typically include
• Managing large projects or processes with limited oversight from the manager.
• Coaching, reviewing, and delegating work to lower-level professionals.
• Problems faced are difficult and often complex.
Education
  • 8+ years of relevant experience with a degree (Required)

or
  • 10+ years of relevant experience without a degree (Required)

Certification/Licensure
  • ServiceNow Architect Certification (Preferred)

Experience
  • 10 to 12 years of ServiceNow experience over all ServiceNow experience (Required)
  • Minimum 2 to 3 years of ServiceNow architect-level experience (Required)
  • ServiceNow experienced, certified Architect
  • Strong familiarity with ServiceNow Suite (e.g., ITSM, SPM, FSM, ITOM, IRM, EA etc) and platform wide analytics, AI, reporting and Virtual Agent a plus.
  • Proven ability to communicate effectively with both business and technical stakeholders.
  • Demonstrable ability to work independently, with a focus on best practice architectural design and analytical problem-solving and critical thinking.
  • Familiarity with system/software engineering lifecycle principles, including requirements analysis, functional and technical solutions development, and application support.
  • Experience working with large datasets, performing data analysis/modeling, and contributing insights for management decision-making.

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay rate for Full Time employment is: $106,080.00 - $176,820.80. Additional compensation may be available for this role such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
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Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career
• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
• Emergency Backup Care
• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
• Life Insurance
• 401k/403B with Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance - $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
• Student Debt Pay Down - $10,000
• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
•Pet Insurance
•Legal Resources Plan
•Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus ifestablished system and employee eligibility criteria is met.
Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.
In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.
For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:
Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

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