Principal Systems Architect III (6706)
MetroStar · Washington, DC
Posted 20 days ago · $172,000 - $207,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 20 days MetroStar's roles stay open a median of 33 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 97% of MetroStar's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at MetroStar
- high 39 stale, 20 reposted of 93 open
- Hiring momentum
- 178 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from MetroStar's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for MetroStar.
About this role
As a Principal Systems Architect III, you will lead the technical strategy and architecture for software systems, focusing on AI/ML, data integration, and cloud migration. Your responsibilities include overseeing technical roadmaps, mentoring engineers, and ensuring compliance and performance targets are met. This role requires hands-on experience with modern technologies and a commitment to working onsite five days a week.
- benefits
- 4/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of MetroStar as an employer.
What you need
- Active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph security clearance
- 10+ years in technical leadership (Chief Engineer, Chief Architect, or equivalent)
- Hands-on with AI/ML platforms, data pipelines, cloud (AWS/Azure), containerization, and security patterns
- Ability to work onsite five (5) days per week
Nice to have
- Advanced degree preferred (CS/EE/Data)
- Deep software architecture and enterprise integration expertise
What you get
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
- Parental Leave and dependent care
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional development opportunities
Worth weighing
- Salary range is specified but dependent on various factors
- Position requires onsite work five days a week, which may not suit all candidates
- Role involves legacy code modernization, which could imply working with older technologies
Summarised from MetroStar's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by MetroStar on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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