Principal System Architect Jobs in Virginia

Principal System Architect jobs in Virginia are open across Herndon, Stafford, and Ashburn and other Virginia metros, with employers like General Dynamics Information Technology, Ge Grid Solutions, and Amazon hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles11+
Top cityHerndon, VA
Cities hiring8
Work type73% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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General Dynamics Information Technology
Oracle Applications Senior Principal Systems Analyst
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General Dynamics Information Technology
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Oracle Applications Senior Principal Systems Analyst
General Dynamics Information Technology
Herndon, Virginia
Business Analysis
Project & Program Management
Finance
Accounting
Business Analyst
Tax
$124k - $155k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Dun & Bradstreet
Principal, Systems Engineer
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Principal, Systems Engineer
Dun & Bradstreet
Vienna, Virginia
Data Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
Software Engineering
Technical Product & Program Management
Technical Program Management
On-Site
Bachelor's
5,001-10,000

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Engineered Arresting Systems
Principal Systems Engineer-Defense
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Principal Systems Engineer-Defense
Engineered Arresting Systems
Ashburn, Virginia
Specialized Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
On-Site
Associate's

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Amazon.com
Principal Power Systems Engineer
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Amazon.com
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Principal Power Systems Engineer
Amazon.com
Herndon, Virginia
Specialized Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Project & Program Management
Engineering (Non-Software)
Project Management
$163k - $220k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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General Dynamics Information Technology
Oracle Applications Systems Analyst Principal
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General Dynamics Information Technology
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Oracle Applications Systems Analyst Principal
General Dynamics Information Technology
Herndon, Virginia
Business Analysis
Finance
Accounting
Project & Program Management
Business Operations
Business Analyst
Tax
$108k - $127k/yr
Hybrid
Associate's
10,000+

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Principal System Architect Jobs by City in Virginia

Where Virginia roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Herndon
3 jobs
Stafford
2 jobs
Ashburn
1 jobs
Falls Church
1 jobs
Norfolk
1 jobs
Reston
1 jobs
Richmond
1 jobs
Vienna
1 jobs

Principal System Architect Job Market in Virginia

A snapshot from current Virginia openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • General Dynamics Information Technology
    General Dynamics Information Technology3
  • Ge Grid Solutions
    Ge Grid Solutions2
  • Amazon
    Amazon1
  • BAE Systems USA
    BAE Systems USA1
  • Bechtel
    Bechtel1

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software5
  • Energy2
  • Aerospace & Defense1
  • Consulting & Professional Services1
  • Healthcare & Medical Services1

What Virginia Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in principal system architect jobs across Virginia.

  • 10 or more years of experience designing large-scale distributed systems or enterprise software architecture
  • Deep expertise in cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud and their managed services
  • Proficiency in architecture frameworks and modeling tools like ArchiMate, C4, or similar standards
  • Demonstrated ability to define and enforce architecture standards across multiple engineering teams
  • Experience with microservices, event-driven design, API governance, and service mesh technologies
  • Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a related technical field

Principal System Architect Jobs in Virginia: Frequently Asked Questions

How many principal system architect jobs are there in Virginia?

There are 11+ principal system architect openings in Virginia on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Herndon, Stafford, and Ashburn. New positions post regularly as employers across Virginia hire.

How much do principal system architects make in Virginia?

Principal system architects in Virginia earn a median of about $141,340 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $85,050 for the lowest 10% to over $210,180 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which Virginia cities have the most principal system architect jobs?

Herndon, Stafford, and Ashburn have the most principal system architect openings in Virginia right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.

Which companies hire principal system architects in Virginia?

Employers hiring principal system architects in Virginia include General Dynamics Information Technology, Ge Grid Solutions, and Amazon, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.

Are there remote principal system architect jobs in Virginia?

Yes. About 27% of principal system architect openings tied to Virginia are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Virginia metros.

How do I apply for principal system architect jobs in Virginia?

You can apply to principal system architect jobs in Virginia directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Virginia location, then apply to each one that fits.

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