Senior Systems Architect - PD 6b
Core
Lead the design, development, maintenance, and documentation of solution architectures for critical national security missions, ensuring alignment with Enterprise Architecture standards and strategic goals.
Role type
Senior Systems Architect (Enterprise/DoD)
Builds
Enterprise-scale solutions for Intelligence Community and Department of Defense programs
Domain
Defense & Intelligence / Enterprise Architecture
Required skills
Enterprise Architecture, Solution Architecture, Data Architecture, DoDAF, Intelligence Community Program Architecture Guidance (PAG), Cloud services, API integration, Infrastructure modernization, Requirements analysis, Technical mentorship
Preferred skills
Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), Federated Enterprise Architect certification (CEA), Masters degree in STEM
Technologies
Cloud platforms, APIs, Data services, Platform services, Infrastructure services
Responsibilities
Lead the design, development, maintenance, and documentation of solution architectures. Ensure architectures meet Enterprise Architecture standards and align with requirements and strategic goals. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to mid-level and junior systems architects. Analyze user requirements, operational workflows, and system limitations to identify opportunities for improvement. Recommend architectural enhancements in response to evolving mission needs and emerging technologies. Evaluate applications, APIs, data services, cloud services, platform services, and infrastructure services for integration and modernization.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities
