Library Technology and Systems Architect

Code4lib; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 121,785 - 158,322; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious cultural institution in Washington D.C. seeks a Library Technology and Systems Architect to manage and improve library systems and technologies. The successful candidate will cultivate a confident culture of technical literacy within the library while pursuing innovative methods to enhance library collections. A competitive salary between $121,785 to $158,322 per year is offered for this full-time position, with an application window open from January 16, 2026 to January 26, 2026.

Qualifications

• Expertise in managing museum library systems, data, and hardware.
• Proven relationships in improving system architecture and workflows.
• Experience with cultural heritage collection metadata and AI.

Responsibilities

• Manage museum library systems, data, and hardware efficiently.
• Develop relationships to improve system architecture and workflows.
• Test and deploy new technologies for library collections.

Skills

Library systems management

Data security

Technical literacy

Innovative technology deployment

Job description

Overview

LIBRARY TECHNOLOGY AND SYSTEMS ARCHITECT
Information Technology Specialist, GS-2210-13

The National Gallery of Art is seeking a Library Technology and Systems Architect to:

• Manage museum library systems, data, and hardware efficiently, effectively, and securely
• Develop and utilize relationships and professional resources to continually improve system architecture, workflows, integrations, and configurations
• Pursue opportunities to test and deploy new technologies for describing, digitizing, exploring, and delivering library collections in traditional and innovative ways
• Provide expertise and guidance that creates a confident culture of technical literacy within the library through instruction, documentation, and open exchange of ideas

This position will represent the library across the institution in enterprise IT matters and initiatives, especially those related to integration, authentication, data and system security, federal contracting, AI, analytics, and dashboards. Awareness of current developments in cultural heritage collection metadata, digital humanities, linked open data, Wiki initiatives, and the International Image Interoperability Framework (IIIF) is very highly preferred.

Salary and Open Dates

Salary $121,785 to $158,322 per year

Open 1/16/2026 to 1/26/2026

How to apply

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/854819800

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/854819600

Metadata

Published: Tuesday, January 20, 2026 21:48 UTC

Last updated: Tuesday, January 20, 2026 21:48 UTC