Computer Systems Architect with Security Clearance

CNSS • National Security Systems; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

CNSS • National Security Systems seeks Computer Systems Architects to modernize IT architecture, analyze research, and apply changes per evolving project needs. You will integrate trends, work with teams to identify viable solutions, and ensure compliance with established project requirements.

The role requires deep CS knowledge, system design across Windows/UNIX/Linux, and experience with security architectures, databases, and virtualization.

Qualifications

• Degree must be in Computer Science (CS) with concentration in foundational CS areas.
• Relevant experience must cover design/development of computer or information systems and lifecycle engineering.
• Completion of military training in a relevant area (e.g., JCAC) counts toward experience.

Responsibilities

• Modernize IT architecture by analyzing research and applying changes based on project requirements.
• Integrate industry trends and new vendor features.
• Collaborate with technical teams to identify, evaluate and recommend solutions.
• Produce compliance results for established IT architecture and project requirements.
• Define and analyze data requirements; map legacy data to modern models.
• Propose standard data transport methods between IT systems.

Skills

System administration

Programming

Scripting

Databases

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS

Master's degree in CS

Doctoral degree

Associate’s degree

Tools

NiFi

MongoDB

Job description

Computer Systems Architects at NSA use commercial and government-developed hardware, software, networking, and security products to: - Modernize IT architecture through analysis of research and introducing changes based on evolving project requirements

• Integrate industry trends, emerging technologies and standards and new vendor features
• Collaborate with experts in technical and application teams to identify, evaluate and recommend technical solutions to support project requirements
• Produce compliance results for established project requirements and IT architecture
• Define and analyze data requirements, mapping legacy data stores and formats to logical and physical data models
• Propose standard ways for information transport between IT systems and stored within corporate knowledge databases
• Perform architectural alignment of the enterprise logical data model and physical data models **Please upload a copy of your transcripts from all schools attended prior to applying for this position. Unofficial transcripts are fine at this stage. The minimum qualifications for this position require a degree that demonstrates a concentration of Computer Science (CS) courses in foundational CS areas.** The qualifications listed are the minimum acceptable to be considered for the position. Degree must be in Computer Science (CS). Related fields (e.g., Engineering, Mathematics, Information Technology, Information Systems) may be considered relevant if the programs contain, at minimum, a concentration of courses in the following foundational CS areas: algorithms; computer architecture (not network architecture); programming methodologies and languages; data structures; logic and computation; and advanced mathematics (for example, calculus, discrete mathematics). Relevant experience must be in the design/development of computer or information systems and include engineering hardware and/or software over their lifecycle (i.e., requirements analysis, design, implementation, testing, integration, deployment/installation, and maintenance), programming, computer systems research, reverse engineering, and/or computer/network security. Completion of military training in a relevant area such as JCAC (Joint Cyber Analysis course) will be considered towards the relevant experience requirement (i.e., 24-week JCAC course will count as 6 months of experience). FULL PERFORMANCE

Entry is with a Bachelor's degree plus 3 years of relevant experience or a Master's degree plus 1 year of relevant experience or a Doctoral degree and no experience. An Associate's degree plus 5 years of relevant experience may be considered for individuals with in-depth experience that is clearly related to the position.

SENIOR

Entry is with a Bachelor's degree plus 6 years of relevant experience or a Master's degree plus 4 years of relevant experience or a Doctoral degree and 2 years of relevant experience. An Associate's degree plus 8 years of relevant experience may be considered for individuals with in-depth experience that is clearly related to the position.

EXPERT

Entry is with a Bachelor's degree plus 9 years of relevant experience or a Master's degree plus 7 years of relevant experience or a Doctoral degree plus 5 years of relevant experience. An Associate's degree plus 11 years of relevant experience may be considered for individuals with in-depth experience that is clearly related to the position.

COMPETENCIES

Skills

The ideal candidate is a self-starter with a desire for continual learning and strong problem-solving, analytic and interpersonal skills who is able to:

• Work in a team environment
• Adapt to change
• Provide innovative solutions
• Communicate effectively
• Multi-task across multiple projects The ideal candidate will also reflect specialized skills and experience in one or more of the following:
• System administration with Windows, UNIX, and/or Linux
• Programming and scripting experience (e.g., C, C++, Java, Assembly, Python, Perl, Ruby, Bash, Node.js, Spark, Puppet, SALT, KAFKA, HADOOP)
• Database design/development (e.g., NiFi, MongoDB)
• Network protocols and hardware
• Virtualization fundamentals
• Cloud architecture
• Security architectures and appliances
• Firewalls boundary device solutions/architecture
• High performance computing/data center Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule

Pay: Salary offers are based on candidates' education level and years of experience relevant to the position and also take into account information provided by the hiring manager/organization regarding the work level for the position.