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VTG

Defense and intelligence services provider

Enterprise Systems Integrator - Architecture

Full-TimeDeadline 3/9/27
$110k - $195k/yr
Junior, Mid
Bachelor's, Master's
Chantilly, VA, USA
In Person
IT Operations
No H1B Sponsorship
US Top Secret Clearance Required

About the job

Requirements
  • A TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.
  • Architecture I requires 1–4 years of experience supporting systems engineering, integration, or architecture efforts; a basic understanding of enterprise and system-of-systems concepts; strong documentation, analytical, and communication skills; and a bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
  • Architecture II requires 5–9 years of experience in systems integration or architecture support roles; a strong understanding of system-of-systems and enterprise architecture concepts; experience coordinating across multiple programs or system owners; strong written and verbal communication skills; and a bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Business, or a related field.
  • Architecture III requires a bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; 10+ years of experience in enterprise systems integration or architecture roles; proven experience supporting complex system-of-systems or enterprise architectures; strong leadership, advisory, and stakeholder engagement skills; and experience operating in mission-critical, highly regulated environments.
Responsibilities
  • Architecture I supports analysis of system architectures, interfaces, and data flows across NRO enterprise environments; assists with developing and maintaining architecture artifacts, including architecture views, interface descriptions, and integration diagrams; supports traceability between mission requirements, architectural decisions, and system implementations; participates in architecture working groups, integration forums, and technical reviews; tracks architectural risks, issues, and action items; and coordinates among government stakeholders, mission programs, and development contractors.
  • Architecture II analyzes and integrates solution, system, and enterprise-level architectures across NRO mission threads; develops and maintains architecture artifacts, including system views, interface definitions, and integration roadmaps; ensures architectural alignment across programs, vendors, and Agile Release Trains; identifies and manages architectural dependencies, risks, and integration impacts; supports architecture reviews, design assessments, and technical baseline governance; advises program and technical leadership on architectural tradeoffs and integration considerations; and supports Agile and SAFe execution from an enterprise architecture perspective.
  • Architecture III leads enterprise and solution-level architecture integration across NRO mission systems; serves as a senior architectural advisor to government technical leadership and program executives; defines and enforces architectural standards, patterns, and integration approaches; resolves complex architectural conflicts, dependencies, and cross-program integration challenges; guides alignment between mission requirements, architectural vision, and delivery execution; supports senior architecture reviews, milestone events, and executive briefings; mentors junior and mid-level enterprise systems integrators; and supports acquisition and source selection activities with architecture and integration expertise.
Desired Qualifications
  • Architecture I: Experience supporting IC or DoD programs; exposure to architecture frameworks or structured engineering methods; familiarity with Agile or iterative delivery environments.
  • Architecture II: Experience supporting NRO, IC, or DoD mission systems; familiarity with architecture frameworks such as DoDAF-style views or equivalent; experience supporting cloud, data, or mission platform architectures.
  • Architecture III: A master's degree; direct experience supporting NRO or IC enterprise architectures; experience integrating legacy, cloud, and data-centric architectures; familiarity with Agile at scale (SAFe), solution trains, and enterprise governance; and experience supporting architectural roadmaps and long-term modernization efforts.

About the company

1) What VTG does: VTG provides defense and intelligence services with a focus on force modernization, digital transformation, aerospace and naval engineering, and cyber capabilities across a unified enterprise. 2) How its products work: It builds end-to-end capabilities by integrating specialized firms and services (engineering, IT, cyber, logistics) through acquisitions to deliver modernization and transformation for defense and intelligence customers. 3) How it differs from competitors: It operates as a single, cohesive organization after consolidating disparate units and growing through targeted acquisitions to expand its expertise in intelligence, cyber, and defense modernization rather than offering fragmented offerings. 4) What its goal is: To expand its footprint in the intelligence community and cyber domain while continuing defense modernization for government customers, supported by strategic growth and acquisitions.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Lenoir, North Carolina

Founded

1866

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What believers are saying

  • VTG's sixth 2025 acquisition, Miklos Systems, deepens Intelligence Community software and cloud.
  • VTG won DoDIAC Pool 1 access in February 2025 for defense R&D.
  • More than 35% of VTG business now comes from Intelligence Community solutions.

What critics are saying

  • VTG's 2025 acquisition spree strains integration, systems, and culture across seven businesses.
  • VTG relies on federal contracts; one NAVSEA protest or recompete hits revenue in 2026.
  • Booz Allen and Leidos bundle similar IC services, threatening VTG's niche outright.

What makes VTG unique

  • John Hassoun turned VTG into a defense roll-up spanning IC, cyber, and naval engineering.
  • VTG won NAVSEA's five-year $130 million warfare systems engineering prime in May 2024.
  • VTG bought Triaplex, Miklos, Byte, iota IT, Tunuva, Loki, and Clear Cloud.

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Benefits

  • Hybrid Work Options
  • Flexible Work Hours

Growth & Insights and Company News

6 month growth

3%

1 year growth

19%

2 year growth

20%
Investors Hangout
Nov 25th, 2025
VTG Acquires Miklos Systems for Expansion

VTG, a national security solutions provider, has acquired Miklos Systems, Inc. (MSI), a technology firm known for software engineering, to enhance its digital transformation capabilities within the Intelligence Community. MSI, founded in 1993 and 100% employee-owned since 2015, aligns with VTG's values of technical excellence and integrity. This acquisition supports VTG's strategy to expand in high-impact sectors, reinforcing its position in defense and intelligence solutions.

Chillicothe Voice
May 13th, 2025
VTG Acquires Byte, iota IT, Tunuva

VTG, a national security solutions provider, has acquired Byte Systems, iota IT, and Tunuva Technologies to enhance its capabilities in the Defense and Intelligence Community. This move follows a majority investment from A&M Capital, highlighting VTG's growth strategy. The acquisition aims to expand VTG's cybersecurity, software development, and systems engineering capabilities. A&M Capital has over $6 billion in commitments, supporting middle-market transactions across various sectors.

Greenville Business Magazine
Apr 30th, 2025
VTG Acquires Triaplex for Cyber Expertise

VTG has acquired Triaplex, Inc., enhancing its cyber and signals intelligence capabilities. This acquisition expands VTG's reach within the Intelligence Community, particularly in the National Capital Region. Triaplex, founded in 2020 and based in Fulton, MD, is known for its radio frequency solutions. This is VTG's fourth acquisition since receiving a majority investment from A&M Capital, which has over $6 billion in total commitments.

PR Newswire
Feb 25th, 2025
VTG Acquires Loki Solutions for IC Expansion

VTG, a national security solutions provider, has acquired Loki Solutions LLC to enhance its Intelligence Community portfolio. This acquisition, VTG's third since a majority investment from A&M Capital, boosts its operational capabilities and strategic contracts. Over 35% of VTG's business now involves Intelligence Community solutions. A&M Capital manages $4 billion, while Alvarez & Marsal Capital oversees $5.9 billion.

PR Newswire
Feb 6th, 2025
Vtg Wins Seat On $33B Dodiac Multiple-Award Contract

CHANTILLY, Va., Feb. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- VTG, an industry-leading national security solutions provider, announced that it has won a seat on the Department of Defense Information Analysis Center (DoDIAC) multiple-award contract (MAC) to provide mission-critical research and development services across the Defense science and technology ecosystem. The contract was awarded to VTG's wholly-owned subsidiary, Delta Resources, under the full and open Pool 1 by the U.S. Air Force's 774th Enterprise Sourcing Squadron