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Principal System Architect

Location: Remote
Compensation: To Be Discussed
Reviewed: Thu, Oct 01, 2026
This job expires in: 30 days

Job Summary

Leading an enterprise Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) program for a federal agency, the full-time Principal System Architect will provide technical direction, mentor senior architects and engineers, and coordinate with government stakeholders to advance PQC migration and enterprise cybersecurity architecture in a remote setting.

Key responsibilities:
  • Lead and supervise a team of senior systems architects and engineers, providing daily direction and mentorship
  • Shape and support the agency's PQC migration strategy in alignment with NIST standards
  • Develop and validate enterprise cybersecurity architecture requirements with federal stakeholders
Required qualifications:
  • 10+ years of experience in systems architecture with technical supervision of senior architects
  • Active Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) certification
  • Experience designing and implementing enterprise cybersecurity architectures
  • Proven ability to lead teams and communicate complex technical topics effectively
  • Applicants must currently be a U.S. citizen in compliance with federal contract requirements

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