Principal Systems Engineer

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Piper Companies is seeking a Principal System Engineer to join our Enterprise Technology team in Reston, VA in an On-Site environment. This is a high-impact, cross-functional engineering position focused on delivering expert-level system designs and deployments across Azure, M365, Endpoint Management, IAM, and on-premises infrastructure.
Responsibilities of the Principal System Engineer include: Design and implement secure, scalable, and cost-effective enterprise systems aligned with strategic objectives. Lead development of efficient system engineering processes and procedures across teams. Conduct impact analyses on major design options and present risk-informed solutions. Specify and evaluate system prototypes to facilitate optimal decision-making. Establish and deploy architecture standards and technical principles for infrastructure and system engineering. Perform rigorous system-level testing to ensure solution integrity and performance. Serve as technical lead, collaborating with Enterprise Architects and stakeholders to develop complex solutions. Drive enterprise technology strategy in partnership with engineers, project managers, and technical leads. Evaluate system design quality, lead technical reviews, and enforce standards compliance. Qualifications for the Principal System Engineer include: 7+ years of professional experience in system architecture, integration, and testing. Deep expertise in Azure, M365, Endpoint Management, IAM, and hybrid infrastructure environments. Proficiency in requirements management and impact analysis for large-scale enterprise systems. Familiarity with industry regulations, security standards, and engineering best practices. Professional certifications in Cloud or Systems Engineering (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect, CISSP) preferred. Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related field preferred. Compensation for the Principal System Engineer includes: Salary Range: $150,000- $165,000 Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, Sick Leave (as required by law), and Holidays
This job opens for applications on 08/08/2025 and will accept applications for at least 30 days from the posting date.
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Reston, VA, United States
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