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Job description
Ardent Principles is hiring a Systems Architect — a full-time, based in McLean, VA role. Apply directly on Ardent Principles's careers page below.
Systems Architect
Department: Data Analysis and Technology Services
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: McLean, VA
REQUIRED: Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph
LOCATION: Full-time onsite in McLean, VA
We are seeking a Systems Architect who can transform complex business requirements into scalable, secure, and user-focused technology solutions. You'll collaborate with designers, developers, product owners, and stakeholders to architect modern systems, drive adoption of technical standards, improve UX/UI, and lead high-performing teams through the full software development lifecycle. If you enjoy solving complex challenges, influencing enterprise-wide decisions, and delivering measurable results, we want to hear from you.
Who We Are:
We offer advanced services in data science, data engineering, software engineering, AI solutions, cybersecurity, staff augmentation, and IT program management.
Passionate Integrity, Driven by Excellence
We provide more than a position—we offer a workplace committed to excellence, integrity, and mission‑focused impact. Our mission is to act as a bridge between satisfied clients and fulfilled employees, ensuring that your job and well-being are our top priorities because your satisfaction leads to the success of our clients.
Join us as we continue building the future of secure, high‑impact solutions.
LOCATION: Full-time onsite in McLean, VA
We are seeking a Systems Architect who can transform complex business requirements into scalable, secure, and user-focused technology solutions. You'll collaborate with designers, developers, product owners, and stakeholders to architect modern systems, drive adoption of technical standards, improve UX/UI, and lead high-performing teams through the full software development lifecycle. If you enjoy solving complex challenges, influencing enterprise-wide decisions, and delivering measurable results, we want to hear from you.
Who We Are:
We offer advanced services in data science, data engineering, software engineering, AI solutions, cybersecurity, staff augmentation, and IT program management.
Passionate Integrity, Driven by Excellence
We provide more than a position—we offer a workplace committed to excellence, integrity, and mission‑focused impact. Our mission is to act as a bridge between satisfied clients and fulfilled employees, ensuring that your job and well-being are our top priorities because your satisfaction leads to the success of our clients.
Join us as we continue building the future of secure, high‑impact solutions.
Key Responsibilities
In this challenging yet rewarding role, you are an integral part of what brings our Company's mission to life. You must have the following required skills, certifications and demonstrated experience in and/or with:
- Coordinating between design, engineering, and product stakeholders.
- Managing and performing quality assurance for technical documentation, including usage guidelines, API documentation, migration guides, changelogs, and user support materials.
- Driving adoption initiatives across product teams.
- Managing design system or component library projects.
- Project management responsibilities, waterfall and agile, including leading software development teams.
- Implementing industry best practices and associated technical solutions.
- Proposing recommendations, with an emphasis on improving User Experience/User Interface (UX/UI), reducing O&M, increasing quality and speed of delivery.
- Analyzing and documenting web-based application, system, and service components and associated interfaces, including those with databases and web services/APIs to assist in decision-making regarding future development.
- Managing user support processes, including triage, escalation workflows, and knowledge base development.
- Managing user support processes, including triage, escalation workflows, and knowledge base development.
- Developing and briefing IT support documents that include SOPs, digital IT workflows, IT knowledge base, pre and post deployment checklists, IT architectural diagrams, system security plans, and administrative processes.
Highly Desired Qualifications
Other skills and demonstrated experiences that are highly desired but not mandatory to perform the work, include:
- Working with Sponsor and partner IT organizations.
- Design tool governance (Figma libraries, design tokens, or similar).
- Working with cloud technologies.
- Working with networking and platform hosting technologies.
- Working with AI/SI integration into existing business workflows.
What We Offer You
SCHEDULE:
This is a full-time position with consultants expected to be available and working onsite in McLean, VA during core hours.
Ready to take the next step in your career? Join us and be part of a team dedicated to driving positive change through technology. Apply now with our easy 3-minute, mobile-friendly initial application process. Your future starts here!
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Frequently asked questions
What skills are required for Systems Architect at Ardent Principles?
The required skills for Systems Architect at Ardent Principles include: API, Agile, Project Management, Data Science, Data Engineering, AI, Cybersecurity, Figma, Networking.
What is the seniority level for Systems Architect at Ardent Principles?
Systems Architect at Ardent Principles is a Senior level position.
How do I apply for Systems Architect at Ardent Principles?
You can view the full description and apply for Systems Architect at Ardent Principles on EchoJobs: https://echojobs.io/job/ardent-principles-systems-architect-data-analysis-and-technology-services-0b8g8.