Expert Computer Systems Architect — IT & Security

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

Job summary

NSA seeks Computer Systems Architects to modernize IT architecture using commercial and government hardware, software and security products, shaping data models and information transport.

Elements include collaboration across teams, evaluating new technologies and ensuring compliance with project requirements while supporting national security objectives. Strong CS background and relevant lifecycle experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in CS or related field with foundational CS coursework.
• Relevant experience across lifecycle: requirements, design, implementation, testing, deployment and maintenance.
• Military training JCAC may count toward experience.

Responsibilities

• Modernize IT architecture by analyzing research and requirements.
• Integrate industry trends and new vendor features in projects.
• Collaborate with technical teams to identify and evaluate solutions.
• Produce compliance results for project requirements and architecture.
• Map data requirements to logical and physical models.
• Define data transport methods between IT systems.

Skills

Teamwork

Adapt to change

Problem solving

Effective communication

Multi-tasking

Programming experience

C/C++/Java

Data modeling concepts

Education

Bachelor's in CS

Master's in CS (preferred)

JCAC military training (count toward exp)

Tools

Windows

UNIX

Linux

NiFi

MongoDB

KAFKA

HADOOP

Job description

NSA seeks Computer Systems Architects to modernize IT architecture using commercial and government hardware, software and security products, shaping data models and information transport.

Elements include collaboration across teams, evaluating new technologies and ensuring compliance with project requirements while supporting national security objectives. Strong CS background and relevant lifecycle experience are essential.