Client/Server Network Architect-Senior

System High Corporation; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

System High Corporation seeks a top-level technical expert for design and development of a robust client/server environment. The role includes setting standards for relational database structures (SQL, Oracle, Sybase) and guiding architectural strategy across multiple network environments.

The position requires 7–9 years of related experience, a related bachelor's degree (or equivalent), and DoD IA Level 2 certification within 6 months. A Top Secret with SCI eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• 7–9 years related experience
• Bachelor’s degree in a related area or equivalent
• DoD Directive 8570.01-M IAT Level 2 certification within 6 months of hire

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise and assist with network integration across environments
• Resolve complex problems related to network hardware and systems upgrades
• Interface with customers, vendors, and staff to analyze requirements
• Document engineering standards and influence network architecture changes
• Evaluate current and emerging network technologies and make recommendations
• Perform network modeling, analysis, and planning

Skills

Network architecture

Technical problem solving

Client/server design

System integration

Network modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Associate's degree + 2 years experience

Equivalent experience (4 years)

Tools

SQL

Oracle

Sybase

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Lackland, TX - San Antonio, TX 78236Position Type: Full TimeJob Category: Information TechnologyAt System High Corporation—a Top Washington-Area Workplace (The Washington Post, 2023–2025), a Top Workplaces Culture Excellence honoree (April 2025), and a three-time VETS Indexes 3-Star Employer—we protect and advance the nation’s most critical missions. As part of our team, you’ll tackle complex security challenges across SAP, SCI, and Collateral programs. If you’re driven by national security, innovation, and integrity, we want to hear from you.

Position Overview

System High is seeking a Top-level technical expert responsible for design and development of a client/server environment. Develops strategy of client/server system and the design infrastructure necessary to support that strategy. Advises on selection of technological purchases with regards to processing, data storage, data access, and applications development. Sets standards for the client/server relational database structure for the organization (SQL, ORACLE, SYBASE, etc.). Advises of feasibility of potential future projects to management.

Performance shall include:

• Providing technical expertise and assist with network integration and consolidation efforts across multiple network environments
• Addressing and resolving complex technical problems relating to the installation and upgrade of network hardware and systems
• Interfacing with customers, vendors and other technical staff to analyze business and technical requirements
• Documenting engineering standards, leads in the development of network architecture and engineering designs and changes
• Evaluating current and emerging network technologies, conducts technical assessments and making recommendation to the Chief Engineer
• Perform network modeling, analysis, and planning

QualificationsExperience:

• 7 - 9 years related experience

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related area OR Associate’s degree in a related area + 2 years’ experience OR equivalent experience (4 years)

Certifications:

• Must meet position and certification requirements outlined in DoD Directive 8570.01-M for Information Assurance Technician Level 2 within 6 months of the date of hire

Security Clearance:

• Active Top Secret with SCI eligibility required
• Eligibility for access to Special Access Program Information
• Willingness to submit to a Counterintelligence polygraph

Other Requirements:

• Ability to solve complex problems with many variables