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$150,370 - $255,630
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McLean, VA (On-Site/Office)
Job Description
Join Our Team as a Software Architect (Expert)
At BAE Systems, we're dedicated to delivering innovative solutions that make a meaningful impact. As a leading provider of enterprise IT services, we're seeking a Software Architect (Expert) to oversee the technical team and related processes for a large government customer. As a Lead Software Architect with our team, you'll be part of a dynamic and collaborative environment that values innovation, teamwork, and excellence.
The Software Architect (Expert) is the principal technical authority responsible for designing, implementing, and evolving secure, scalable, and robust data analytics and application solutions across a diverse portfolio of federal enterprise IT systems supporting mission-critical government operations. Familiarity with implementation of Automation, Autonomy and AI will be key for this position. This senior-level position requires a visionary technologist who can translate complex business requirements into elegant architectural solutions while ensuring alignment with federal security standards, cloud-native principles, and enterprise modernization strategies through the General Services Administration's (GSA) Federal Systems Integration and Management (FedSIM) contract vehicle. The Senior Software Architect will lead architectural design efforts spanning cloud platforms, microservices architectures, data analytics pipelines, API ecosystems, and enterprise integration patterns while maintaining accountability for technical excellence, security compliance, performance optimization, and long-term system sustainability across multiple federal agency environments. Wi ll design and implement secure, scalable, and robust data analytics and application solutions for the ARNG portfolio; develop and maintain business, systems, and information processes to support enterprise mission needs; and develop IT rules and requirements that describe baseline and target architectures.
This role demands exceptional breadth and depth of technical expertise to navigate the complexities of federal IT modernization including FedRAMP-authorized cloud platforms (AWS GovCloud, Azure Government), containerized architectures (Kubernetes, Docker), serverless computing, event-driven systems, and hybrid cloud deployments. As the primary architectural authority for enterprise business systems, data platforms, and application ecosystems, the Senior Software Architect will establish and enforce architectural principles, design standards, technology selection criteria, and development best practices while fostering a culture of technical excellence, innovation, and engineering discipline. This individual must demonstrate exceptional problem-solving abilities to address complex architectural challenges.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $150370 - $255630
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.
Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do-from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
Join Our Team as a Software Architect (Expert)
At BAE Systems, we're dedicated to delivering innovative solutions that make a meaningful impact. As a leading provider of enterprise IT services, we're seeking a Software Architect (Expert) to oversee the technical team and related processes for a large government customer. As a Lead Software Architect with our team, you'll be part of a dynamic and collaborative environment that values innovation, teamwork, and excellence.
The Software Architect (Expert) is the principal technical authority responsible for designing, implementing, and evolving secure, scalable, and robust data analytics and application solutions across a diverse portfolio of federal enterprise IT systems supporting mission-critical government operations. Familiarity with implementation of Automation, Autonomy and AI will be key for this position. This senior-level position requires a visionary technologist who can translate complex business requirements into elegant architectural solutions while ensuring alignment with federal security standards, cloud-native principles, and enterprise modernization strategies through the General Services Administration's (GSA) Federal Systems Integration and Management (FedSIM) contract vehicle. The Senior Software Architect will lead architectural design efforts spanning cloud platforms, microservices architectures, data analytics pipelines, API ecosystems, and enterprise integration patterns while maintaining accountability for technical excellence, security compliance, performance optimization, and long-term system sustainability across multiple federal agency environments. Wi ll design and implement secure, scalable, and robust data analytics and application solutions for the ARNG portfolio; develop and maintain business, systems, and information processes to support enterprise mission needs; and develop IT rules and requirements that describe baseline and target architectures.
This role demands exceptional breadth and depth of technical expertise to navigate the complexities of federal IT modernization including FedRAMP-authorized cloud platforms (AWS GovCloud, Azure Government), containerized architectures (Kubernetes, Docker), serverless computing, event-driven systems, and hybrid cloud deployments. As the primary architectural authority for enterprise business systems, data platforms, and application ecosystems, the Senior Software Architect will establish and enforce architectural principles, design standards, technology selection criteria, and development best practices while fostering a culture of technical excellence, innovation, and engineering discipline. This individual must demonstrate exceptional problem-solving abilities to address complex architectural challenges.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
- Experience & Skills:
- 8 or more years of progressive experience in software development, with a minimum of three or more years in a software or data architecture role
- AWS certified Solutions Architect or comparable cert
- Hands-on experience with data analytics technologies, including data warehousing, extract, transform, load (ETL) tools, and big data technologies (e.g., Spark, Hadoop).
- Possess an ITIL® 4 certification with the Managing Professional Framework or higher.
- Possess the appropriate certifications to achieve DoDM 8140.03 qualification requirements for the DCWF work role 651.
- 5 years experience managing global WAN
- Skills:
- Active DoD TS with eligibility for SCI
- Excellent leadership, analytical, and communication skills
- ITIL 4 Foundation certification
- Behavior Framework:
• Demonstrates expertise in cybersecurity operations and management
• Exhibits strong leadership and communication skills
• Applies critical thinking and problem-solving skills to complex cybersecurity issues
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- Education: Master's degree in a relevant field or additional certifications (e.g., GIAC Certified Incident Handler - GCIH)
- Experience:
• Experience supporting the customer or similar organizations, including JRSS/DCO/CIRT coordination
• Background in cyber intelligence, Digital Media Analysis (DMA)/forensics, and insider threat hunting - Skills:
• ITIL v3 or v4 Managing Professional certification (or higher)
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or equivalent IAM Level III
• Experience with cloud security, DevOps, and containerization
• Strong understanding of NIST and RMF controls
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $150370 - $255630
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.
Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do-from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
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At BAE Systems, our ethos is etched in purpose – a purpose that binds us to protect those who protect us, to unite our community of colleagues and customers, and to drive forward the growth and development of our exceptional team members. Guided by unwavering commitment, we stand shoulder to shoulder with our defenders, fostering an environment where purpose isn’t just a statement, it’s our shared heartbeat.
