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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Systems Engineering Architect - TS/SCI - **Company:** Parsons Corporation - **Location:** Tampa, FL, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $148,300.0 - $266,900.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon S3, Systems Engineering, Databases, Computer Telephony Integration, Continuous Integration, Data Governance, Data Migration, Cursor (Graphical User Interface Elements), Fault Tolerance, Network Topologies, JSON, Network Protocols, Software Architecture, Zero Trust Network Access, Scaled Agile Framework, Systems Architecture, TCP/IP, Data Ingestion, Containerization, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Apache Kafka, Devsecops, Docker, Microservices - **Published:** July 9, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gejipc ## About the Role + Must be a US Citizen + Must have an **ACTIVE** TS/SCI Clearance What Required Skills You'll Bring: + Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer/Systems Engineering, or a related field + 15+ years of experience in software/systems engineering or technical architecture; additional years of experience will be considered in lieu of a degree + Expertise in Multi-Domain Defense Systems and Software Architecture + Hands-on experience with military/intel data standards (e.g., Cursor on Target (CoT), FMV & KLV, JSON) + Proficiency with Apache Kafka (topics, producers/consumers, SASL/SCRAM, TLS) + Experience with TAK Ecosystem (TAK Server, WebTAK, ATAK) and intel platforms using rich data models (e.g., TRAX or OMNI-compliant databases) + Proficiency with S3-compatible storage (MinIO, AWS S3), microservices, network protocols (TCP/IP, gRPC), and Zero Trust (ZTNA) concepts (e.g., AppGate, SDP) + Expertise in DDIL (Disconnected, Intermittent, and Limited) environments and fault-tolerant system design What Desired Skills You'll Bring: + Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer/Systems Engineering, or a related field + Experience with Kafka federation + Advanced data modeling, including OMNI vs. lightweight SA formats (CoT). + Experience with DevSecOps, CI/CD pipelines, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) + Familiarity with Cross-Domain Solutions (CDS) and moving data across security classification levels + Experience with Palantir Foundry Ontology, OSDK (Functions, Sinks), and data ingestion ## Description CTI, a Parsons Company, is looking for an amazingly talented **Lead Systems Engineering Architect** to join our team! In this role, you will serve as a senior technical leader and Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Systems Engineering & Architecture, acting as the Product Owner Analyst (POA) for the Systems Engineering Team and providing direct technical counsel to the Chief Engineer and program business partners. 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