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Power3 Solutions

Senior IA System Architect & Engineer Ft. Meade, MD Government/Military Clearance Required: TS/SCI with Polygraph Full-Time | Fully Funded | $180K - $215K Make an Impact. Secure the Nation's Most ...

Helm Point Solutions

Senior IA System Architect & Engineer Ft. Meade, MD Clearance Required: TS/SCI with Polygraph Full-Time | Fully Funded | $180K - $215K Make an Impact. Secure the Nation's Most Critical Systems. Helm ...

Waypoint Human Capital

System Architect

Dayton, OH

$236.20K/yr

System Architect Position Type: Full-time, On-Site Location: Dayton, OH Clearance: Active TS/SCI ... As a member of the engineering team, you will work alongside engineers and software developers to ...

TIER4 GROUP

System Architect

Atlanta, GA · On-site +1

$233.70K/yr

System Architect Direct Hire Remote in CST or EST, preference is for local to Atlanta Position ... This position works closely with Agile teams, Product Management, the Release Train Engineer (RTE ...

Waypoint Human Capital

System Architect

Dayton, OH · On-site

$236.20K/yr

System Architect Position Type: Full-time, On-Site Location: Dayton, OH Clearance: Active TS/SCI ... As a member of the engineering team, you will work alongside engineers and software developers to ...

ResolveSoft Inc

System Architect

Washington, DC · Remote

$140K - $150K/yr

System Architect This role functions as the "Trusted Advisor" for the Salesforce Enterprise ... Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related technical field.

Marelli Holdings

System Architect

Southfield, MI

$224.40K/yr

With the support of the Product Engineer, define the assembled Bill Of Material of the different ... Prior experience as a System Architect or Software Architect in automotive products development.

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc

System Architect

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

$287K/yr

The System Architect will collaborate with engineering leads, product managers, operations teams, and customer stakeholders to align technical solutions with business objectives. THE PERSON: You are ...

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As of May 29, 2026, the average yearly pay for system architect engineer in the United States is $224,334.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $243,000.00 and $243,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between System Architect Engineer vs Network Architect?

AspectSystem Architect EngineerNetwork Architect
CredentialsBachelor's in Engineering, certifications like TOGAF, CISSP (optional)Bachelor's in Computer Science or related, Cisco certifications (CCNA, CCNP)
Work EnvironmentDesigning and integrating complex systems, often in IT or engineering firmsDesigning and planning enterprise network infrastructure
Industry UsageIT, aerospace, defense, manufacturingTelecommunications, IT, large enterprise networks
Common Search/ComparisonYesYes

The main difference is that a System Architect Engineer focuses on designing and integrating complex systems across various industries, while a Network Architect specializes in planning and designing network infrastructure. Both roles require technical expertise and certifications, but their focus areas differ significantly.

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Senior IA System Architect & Engineer

Power3 Solutions

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Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Posted 26 days ago

Job description

Senior IA System Architect & Engineer
Ft. Meade, MD Government/Military
Clearance Required:TS/SCI with Polygraph
Full-Time | Fully Funded | $180K - $215K

Make an Impact. Secure the Nation's Most Critical Systems.

Power3 Solutions is supporting a cybersecurity and physical security firm committed to protecting the infrastructure that underpins national security. We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Information Assurance (IA) System Architect & Engineer to provide expert support in designing, developing, and integrating secure architectures and system components for government environments. This role requires deep knowledge of Defense-in-Depth principles, enterprise security architecture, and multi-enclave system design.

What You'll Do
In this role, you will:

  • Support the Government in the design, development, implementation, and integration of IA architectures, systems, or system components.

  • Ensure information system architectures are secure, functional, and compliant, including program-of-record systems and specialized environments with platform IT interconnectivity.

  • Perform system and network designs supporting multiple enclaves, including those with differing levels of data protection and classification requirements.

  • Apply expertise in IA policies, procedures, standards, and workforce structures to design, develop, and implement secure networking, computing, and enclave architectures.

  • Collaborate with government stakeholders, technical teams, and security leadership to maintain the highest level of system protection and architectural integrity.

What You Bring
Required Qualifications:

  • 14+ years IA System Architect/Engineer (IASAE) experience, including recent (last 5 years) work with Defense-in-Depth, access control, authorization, authentication, PKI, and enterprise/network security architecture.

  • 2+ years applying security risk assessment methodologies, including threat modeling, vulnerability assessments, and security risk analysis.

  • Strong knowledge of Federal, NSA, IC, and DoD information security regulations, publications, and policies.

  • IASAE Level III certification required: ISSEP, ISSAP, or CCSP.

  • Master's degree in Computer Science, IT Engineering, or related field (may substitute for 6 years of experience).

Benefits include:

  • CareFirst Gold Medical, Dental, Vision
  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Profit Sharing & Performance Bonuses
  • Annual Education & Training Allowance
  • Leave Buy-Back Program
  • Community Engagement Opportunities

Power3 Solutions does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, protected veteran status, or other non-merit factor.

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