Computer Systems Architect (Mid–Expert) for IT Modernization

CNSS • National Security Systems; Patuxent Highland (MD); On-site; USD 105,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

CNSS • National Security Systems is seeking a Computer Systems Architect to help modernize IT architecture by analyzing research and introducing changes aligned with project requirements. The role involves integrating trends, new vendor features, and collaborating with technical teams to propose robust solutions that support complex national security projects.

The candidate will define data requirements, map legacy data to logical and physical models, and establish standard information transport

Qualifications

• Degree must be in Computer Science or closely related field with foundational CS coursework.
• Relevant experience in design/development of computer/information systems over lifecycle.
• Military training like JCAC counts toward experience.

Responsibilities

• Modernize IT architecture by analyzing research and changing requirements.
• Integrate industry trends, emerging technologies, and vendor features.
• Collaborate with technical teams to identify and recommend solutions.
• Produce compliance results for project requirements and IT architecture.
• Define and analyze data requirements, map legacy data to models.
• Propose standard data transport methods between IT systems.

Skills

System administration

Programming languages

Database design/development

Network protocols

Cloud architecture

Security architectures

High performance computing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Master's degree in CS or related

Doctoral degree

JCAC military training (count towards experience)

Tools

NiFi

MongoDB

Job description

CNSS • National Security Systems is seeking a Computer Systems Architect to help modernize IT architecture by analyzing research and introducing changes aligned with project requirements. The role involves integrating trends, new vendor features, and collaborating with technical teams to propose robust solutions that support complex national security projects.

The candidate will define data requirements, map legacy data to logical and physical models, and establish standard information transport