Architect Jobs in Bethesda, MD
Architect jobs in Bethesda, Maryland are concentrated in the downtown Bethesda core, the Chevy Chase and Rock Spring business corridors, and across the broader I-270 technology corridor, with demand running through healthcare facility design, federal government work, and mixed-use development. Employers hiring right now include Leidos, Analytica, and Xcelerate Solutions. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Security Engineer Architect – TS/SCI
Xcelerate Solutions has an exciting opening for you as our next TS/SCI Security Engineer Architect working across several Task Orders under the DOMEX Technology Platform (DTP) contract supporting National Digital Exploitation & OSINT Center systems. Have impact as part of a mission focused, solutions oriented, and adaptive team that values innovation, collaboration, and professional development. As the Security Engineering Architect Lead, your job is to provide technical security expertise in our cloud and on-premise infrastructure with focus on leading teams through the Risk Management Framework to system ATOs across multiple domains. You will lean on your experience with security technologies and industry best practices while employing effective security solutions. You are a demonstrated leader, skilled at achieving cross functional collaboration in a dynamic and fast paced environment. While most work is conducted on-site at our client location in Bethesda, MD, we offer a flexible schedule and, occasionally, some tasks may be performed remotely. Percentage of remote work will vary based on client requirements/deliverables. Come join our award-winning organization and work with some of the most talented and brightest minds in the GovCon industry.
Location:
Bethesda, MD
Security Clearance:
Active TS/SCI
Responsibilities:
- Provide management oversight and coordination of DTP Security Team across multiple Task Orders with a focus on streamlining ATO management processes with engineering solutions and best practice efficiencies
- Provide technical guidance to team members while employing security solutions
- Directly interact with DIA CIO and NDOC Security POCs
- Create, improve, and maintain security policies and procedures
- Provide operating system hardening and system patching guidance based on DISA STIGs and NIST publications
- Analyze security incidents and provide recommendations for resolution
- Strong knowledge and experience in software development in an Agile or SAFe environment
- Serve as Product Owner for the Security Engineering Team
- Manage individual project priorities, deliverables, and deadlines.
- Foster an environment of collaboration with the different team members in the goal of providing quality service and product to our customer.
Minimum Requirements:
- BS degree and 15+ years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 12+ years of prior relevant experience
- An active TS/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain/maintain a Polygraph
- Have at least one of the following DoD 8570.01-M IASAE Level II certifications: CISSP, CISSP-ISSAP, CISSP-ISSEP, CSSLP, or CASP+ CE. NOTE: the CISSP Associate is not acceptable
- Familiarity with NIST Special Publications e.g. NIST SP 800-27, 30, 37, 53, 60
- Experience with CNSS publication CNSSI 1253
- Experience supporting DoD/IC systems through the entire Risk Management Framework Plus (RMF) process to ATO
- Experience with incident response plans, plans of actions and milestones (POA&Ms), risk management plans, and vulnerability management plans
- Experience establishing and maintaining a System Security Engineering (SSE) management process to integrate security and privacy controls into complex hardware and software systems
- Experience managing a team of Cyber Security Engineers (CSEs) and Information System Security Officers (ISSOs)
- Experience using Tenable Security Center and all components
- Experience with technologies such as Linux, Windows, firewalls, gateways, proxies, VPCs, and public key infrastructure.
- Strong analytical, communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- An active TS/SCI clearance with Poly
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or SAFe Scrum Master (SSM) certification
- Experience with SAFe methodology
- Successfully achieved ATO under RMF+ across multiple domains
- Experience working in Agile and DevOpsSec environments
- Experience with big data applications
- Experience with Jira and Confluence
- Experience with OIDC or Oauth2
- Experience with any of the following technologies:
- Kubernetes, Rancher, or Cloudera containerization technologies
- CI/CD tools like Jenkins or Gitlab
- Elasticsearch
- Active Directory
- SQL and NoSQL databases
- Scripting languages like bash, python, or PowerShell
Founded in 2009 and headquartered in McLean, VA, Xcelerate Solutions (www.xceleratesolutions.com) is one of America's fastest-growing companies. Xcelerate’s culture is defined by our diversified workforce of dynamic and versatile professionals, supported with growth and development opportunities that contribute to individual and company growth. This strong commitment to our employees has been recognized by our inclusion on the Washington Business Journal’s “50 Best Places to Work” list as well as being a “Great Place to Work” certified company with a 4.6 star, and a 99% CEO approval Glassdoor rating. Come find out why Xcelerate Solutions is one of the DC Metro top employers!
Pay Transparency Notice: Xcelerate Solutions will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
Security Engineer Architect – TS/SCI
Xcelerate Solutions has an exciting opening for you as our next TS/SCI Security Engineer Architect working across several Task Orders under the DOMEX Technology Platform (DTP) contract supporting National Digital Exploitation & OSINT Center systems. Have impact as part of a mission focused, solutions oriented, and adaptive team that values innovation, collaboration, and professional development. As the Security Engineering Architect Lead, your job is to provide technical security expertise in our cloud and on-premise infrastructure with focus on leading teams through the Risk Management Framework to system ATOs across multiple domains. You will lean on your experience with security technologies and industry best practices while employing effective security solutions. You are a demonstrated leader, skilled at achieving cross functional collaboration in a dynamic and fast paced environment. While most work is conducted on-site at our client location in Bethesda, MD, we offer a flexible schedule and, occasionally, some tasks may be performed remotely. Percentage of remote work will vary based on client requirements/deliverables. Come join our award-winning organization and work with some of the most talented and brightest minds in the GovCon industry.
Location:
Bethesda, MD
Security Clearance:
Active TS/SCI
Responsibilities:
- Provide management oversight and coordination of DTP Security Team across multiple Task Orders with a focus on streamlining ATO management processes with engineering solutions and best practice efficiencies
- Provide technical guidance to team members while employing security solutions
- Directly interact with DIA CIO and NDOC Security POCs
- Create, improve, and maintain security policies and procedures
- Provide operating system hardening and system patching guidance based on DISA STIGs and NIST publications
- Analyze security incidents and provide recommendations for resolution
- Strong knowledge and experience in software development in an Agile or SAFe environment
- Serve as Product Owner for the Security Engineering Team
- Manage individual project priorities, deliverables, and deadlines.
- Foster an environment of collaboration with the different team members in the goal of providing quality service and product to our customer.
Minimum Requirements:
- BS degree and 15+ years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 12+ years of prior relevant experience
- An active TS/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain/maintain a Polygraph
- Have at least one of the following DoD 8570.01-M IASAE Level II certifications: CISSP, CISSP-ISSAP, CISSP-ISSEP, CSSLP, or CASP+ CE. NOTE: the CISSP Associate is not acceptable
- Familiarity with NIST Special Publications e.g. NIST SP 800-27, 30, 37, 53, 60
- Experience with CNSS publication CNSSI 1253
- Experience supporting DoD/IC systems through the entire Risk Management Framework Plus (RMF) process to ATO
- Experience with incident response plans, plans of actions and milestones (POA&Ms), risk management plans, and vulnerability management plans
- Experience establishing and maintaining a System Security Engineering (SSE) management process to integrate security and privacy controls into complex hardware and software systems
- Experience managing a team of Cyber Security Engineers (CSEs) and Information System Security Officers (ISSOs)
- Experience using Tenable Security Center and all components
- Experience with technologies such as Linux, Windows, firewalls, gateways, proxies, VPCs, and public key infrastructure.
- Strong analytical, communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- An active TS/SCI clearance with Poly
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or SAFe Scrum Master (SSM) certification
- Experience with SAFe methodology
- Successfully achieved ATO under RMF+ across multiple domains
- Experience working in Agile and DevOpsSec environments
- Experience with big data applications
- Experience with Jira and Confluence
- Experience with OIDC or Oauth2
- Experience with any of the following technologies:
- Kubernetes, Rancher, or Cloudera containerization technologies
- CI/CD tools like Jenkins or Gitlab
- Elasticsearch
- Active Directory
- SQL and NoSQL databases
- Scripting languages like bash, python, or PowerShell
Founded in 2009 and headquartered in McLean, VA, Xcelerate Solutions (www.xceleratesolutions.com) is one of America's fastest-growing companies. Xcelerate’s culture is defined by our diversified workforce of dynamic and versatile professionals, supported with growth and development opportunities that contribute to individual and company growth. This strong commitment to our employees has been recognized by our inclusion on the Washington Business Journal’s “50 Best Places to Work” list as well as being a “Great Place to Work” certified company with a 4.6 star, and a 99% CEO approval Glassdoor rating. Come find out why Xcelerate Solutions is one of the DC Metro top employers!
Pay Transparency Notice: Xcelerate Solutions will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
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- Leidos35
- Analytica35
- Xcelerate Solutions12
- Absolute Business Solutions Corp. (ABSc)12
Architect Jobs in Bethesda: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a architect job in Bethesda?
Focus your search on the three employer types that dominate Bethesda hiring: healthcare-affiliated design and construction firms serving the NIH and Walter Reed campuses, federal government contractors working on GSA and DoD facilities, and commercial real estate developers active in downtown Bethesda's ongoing mixed-use redevelopment. Candidates with healthcare facility experience or federal project clearance stand out in this market. Connecting with firms along the Wisconsin Avenue corridor and in the Pike & Rose development zone adds direct local exposure.
Which companies hire architects in Bethesda?
Employers hiring architects in Bethesda right now include Leidos, Analytica, and Xcelerate Solutions, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Bethesda's employer mix skews toward mid-size architecture and engineering firms with federal or healthcare portfolios, alongside the in-house design teams of major real estate developers and hospital systems.
Are there remote architect jobs in Bethesda?
Yes, though remote availability is limited by nature for architects, since most roles involve on-site coordination, client meetings, and construction administration. About 67% of architect openings tied to Bethesda are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the hybrid arrangements some firms offer for design development and documentation phases. Programming, BIM modeling, and schematic design work are the tasks most commonly done off-site in Bethesda-area firms.
How can I get a architect job in Bethesda with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Bethesda is through internships or architectural staff roles at the federal contractor firms and healthcare design practices clustered near the NIH campus and downtown core. These employers regularly hire unlicensed candidates at the architectural designer or job captain level. Familiarity with Revit and experience on institutional project types, even from school, accelerates placement. Applying directly to firms with active federal task orders gives you the strongest footing as a local newcomer.
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