--- title: 'System Architect 754 at Freedom Technology Solutions Group' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/system-architect-754-freedom-technology-solutions-group-mclean-dw5eawwknf4x' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-08' --- # System Architect 754 at Freedom Technology Solutions Group - **Company:** Freedom Technology Solutions Group - **Location:** Mclean, VA - **Posted:** 2026-08-10 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-08 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/freedomconsulting/jobs/5207823007 ## Job description Freedom Technology Solutions Group is seeking a System Architect to provide support specializing in project and system integration to perform dataset collection and exploitation for the customers operational needs. This includes assessments and consultations with partners in and outside the customers organization for data acquisition and exploitation strategy. Requirements: - The Contractor Team shall work with users to identify and develop system requirements taking into account the desired results, hardware limitations and operating requirements, identified by the Sponsor. - The Contractor Team shall provide operational testing and recommendations for continuous improvement of equipment and software for collection and exploitation. - The Contractor Team shall provide coordination across Sponsor’s organization and business partners to expedite data sharing, processing and governance activities. - The Contractor shall analyze new technologies, hardware, and software to determine the applicability and need for the existing or proposed system, to include security, storage, and network technology. - The Contractor shall interface directly with Sponsor management for requirements for data collection and exploitation. - The Contractor shall programmatically manage solutions for virtual operations. - The Contactor shall collect and manage requirements for planning and produce outcomes from virtual operational requirements. - The Contractor shall provide data assessments and prepare analytical reports from datasets. - The Contractor shall collect and exploit profile, content, or metadata information. - The Contractor shall evaluate data accessible in the public domain, including foreign social media websites and applications from mobile and stationary platforms. - The Contactor shall assist in planning and managing multiple projects involving the infrastructure and exploitation platforms. - The Contractor shall assist in the integration of data with existing platforms for correlation and analytical insights. - The Contractor shall establish strategic objectives based on the Sponsor’s vision for the data collection platforms. - The Contractor shall conduct technical exchange meetings with stakeholders on business and technical requirements. - The Contractor shall assist to condition, coordinate, collect, and perform data transfer of data sets for integration and analysis. - The Contractor shall collect, ingest, and exploit large and small dataset collections. - The Contractor shall provide field technical and operational support for data analysis, and may require some Temporary Duty travel. Required Skills: - Demonstrated experience with collection and exploitation of data on mobile apps including domestic and foreign. - Demonstrated experience performing data analysis such as gathering information to determine data sources, data targets, data definitions, and data relationships. - Demonstrated experience working with data in a variety of structured and unstructured formats. - Demonstrated experience producing technical documentation for operational use. - Demonstrated experience triaging and troubleshooting data issues. - Demonstrated experience developing requirements for testing, assessing applications, and systems for data management. - Demonstrated on-the-job experience with image analysis, manipulation, and processing in Photoshop or similar tools. - Demonstrated on-the-job experience working both independently and collaboratively within a team environment. - Demonstrated experience transferring and handling sensitive data. - Demonstrated experience preparing task plans, task documentation, and overall activity reporting documents. - Demonstrated experience developing data ingestion tools that extract, transform and load the data based upon data mappings. - Demonstrated experience building databases and developing software applications to manage the extraction, transformation and loading of data. - Demonstrated experience performing data modeling, data testing and data documentation. - Demonstrated experience with data management such as versioning of data and backups. - Demonstrated experience working with users to define requirements for analysts or operational customers. Desired Skills: - Demonstrated experience with Sponsor’s technical collection. - Proficient in all of Sponsor’s classified datasets and data collection and repository tools. What’s in It for You? Flexible work environment A team mentality – work with friendly, like-minded professionals Work with innovative, cutting edge technologies Enjoy extremely competitive compensation and benefits A work-life balance you can count on Opportunities to grow and advance your career on our dime The Benefits You Get with Freedom Amazing benefits including matching 401k, fully paid medical, and more Generous paid time off – including paid site closure days Competitive salary offerings Paid training and tuition reimbursement Referral bonuses Fully paid life and disability Annual logo wear allowance Company sponsored events (game nights, holiday party, summer party, happy hours) Interested in learning more about Freedom and our culture?  Contact us today!  We’re constantly hosting hiring events in our office and elsewhere, to help you get a sense of what life is like at Freedom before joining the team. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability or veteran status [Applicant Federal & E-Verify Postings](https://mandatoryview.com/?LicenceId=68AE0E8B-8F89-4338-AECF-06FBE1679FD2&ProductType=OnlineApplicant) VEVRAA Federal Contractor Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at Phone: 410-290-9035 Email: recruiting@goftsg.com Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans. 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[goftsg.com](https://goftsg.com/about-freedom/) ## Products & Services Freedom offers a suite of professional services rather than packaged products. Major service lines include: - **Geographic Information Systems (GIS)**: Development of large raster enterprise systems and geospatial solutions. - **Software Engineering**: Secure, scalable application development tailored for the intelligence community. - **Business Intelligence**: Data visualization, dashboard development, ad-hoc reporting, and advanced analytics. - **Data Engineering/Analytics**: Relational/SQL and big data/NoSQL database design and maintenance. - **DevSecOps**: Implementation to accelerate software releases by removing bottlenecks. - **Cloud Computing**: IT infrastructure support, cloud migration, and scalable cloud solutions. - **Data Security**: Safeguarding critical information and systems from internal and external threats. [goftsg.com](https://goftsg.com/) ## Market Standing - **Valuation**: Not disclosed (private company) - **Key Metric – Annual Revenue**: USD $8.5 million (LinkedIn estimate) - **Key Metric – Total Funding**: Venture round raised on 2021-10-01 (amount not publicly disclosed) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Acquired Geodata IT, LLC in March 2020. Clients include U.S. government agencies and prime contractors. - **Growth Signals**: - Headcount: 116 employees (+14.2% YoY, +21 people) - Active job postings: 80 (yearly increase of +37.9%, quarterly increase of +33.3%) - Offices in Columbia (HQ), Annapolis Junction, Chantilly, Springfield, St. Louis, McLean, Herndon - Key talent sources include Marathon TS, Lockheed Martin, SAIC, Peraton, Leidos, and others. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/goftsg) ## Competitive Advantages - **Security Clearance Expertise**: Strong focus on TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph positions – a high barrier to entry for competitors. - **Deep Government/IC Relationships**: Proven track record delivering mission-critical solutions for intelligence and defense clients. - **Culture of Autonomy**: “No red tape” environment that attracts experienced engineers who want to focus on technical work. - **Employee Benefits Package**: Fully paid medical insurance, 160% 401(k) match with no vesting period, $10k/year tuition reimbursement, unlimited training dollars, and referral bonuses up to $20k. - **Acquisition of Geodata IT**: Expanded capabilities and client base in geospatial and IT services. [goftsg.com/benefits](https://goftsg.com/benefits/) ## Strategic Focus - Continue serving the intelligence community and U.S. government with specialized IT and geospatial solutions. - Expand capabilities in cloud computing, DevSecOps, and data analytics. - Grow through targeted acquisitions (e.g., Geodata IT) and organic hiring. - Maintain a culture that retains top talent through exceptional benefits and career development opportunities. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Rated 4.5/5 on Glassdoor-style metrics (Work-Life: 4.6, Compensation: 4.5, Culture: 4.5, Career: 4.0). Emphasizes employee freedom, collaboration, and professional growth. - **Work Policy**: Most roles are on-site at client locations in Maryland, Virginia, and Missouri (e.g., Annapolis Junction, Chantilly, St. Louis). Some positions may allow hybrid arrangements; remote is not typical due to security requirements. - **Benefits Highlights**: - Fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance (Cigna) - 401(k) with 160% match, no vesting period - $10,000/year college tuition reimbursement - Unlimited training dollars for courses and conferences - Certification bonuses - Referral bonuses up to $20,000 for employee referrals, $10,000 for external referrals with active TS/SCI - Employee recognition platform with monthly peer-to-peer awards - Paid site closure days (additional PTO) - **Engineering Culture**: Technical teams focus on “using the right technology to create flexible, long-lasting solutions.” Knowledge sharing between junior and senior engineers is encouraged. ## Sources 1. [goftsg.com – Homepage](https://goftsg.com/) 2. [goftsg.com – About Freedom](https://goftsg.com/about-freedom/) 3. [Greenhouse – Jobs at Freedom Technology Solutions Group](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/freedomconsulting) 4. [LinkedIn – Freedom Technology Solutions Group](https://www.linkedin.com/company/goftsg) 5. 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