Piper Companies is currently seeking a Principal System Engineer to join our Enterprise Technology team in Reston, VA. This is a high-impact, on-site role focused on architecting and deploying secure, scalable, and cost-effective systems across cloud and hybrid environments. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise in Azure, Microsoft 365, Endpoint Management, Identity & Access Management (IAM), and on-premises infrastructure.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in system architecture, integration, and testing.
• Proven expertise in Azure, Microsoft 365, Endpoint Management (Intune, MECM), IAM, and hybrid infrastructure environments.
• Strong background in requirements management and impact analysis for enterprise systems.
• Familiarity with industry regulations, security frameworks, and engineering best practices.
• Professional certifications preferred (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect, CISSP, MCSE).
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or a related field (preferred).

• Design and implement enterprise-grade systems aligned with strategic business and technology goals.
• Lead the development and optimization of system engineering processes across cross-functional teams.
• Conduct impact analyses for major design decisions and present risk-informed recommendations.
• Develop and evaluate system prototypes to support architecture decisions.
• Define and enforce infrastructure and system engineering standards and technical principles.
• Perform comprehensive system-level testing to ensure performance, reliability, and compliance.
• Serve as a technical lead, collaborating with Enterprise Architects and stakeholders to deliver complex solutions.
• Drive enterprise technology strategy in partnership with engineering, project management, and leadership teams.
• Oversee technical reviews, assess system design quality, and ensure adherence to standards.