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.

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.

• 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.