Mid-to-Expert Computer Systems Architect — Modern IT

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

Job summary

NSA is seeking Computer Systems Architects to modernize IT architecture using commercial and government-developed hardware, software, networking, and security products. The role emphasizes analyzing research, aligning data models, and proposing standard information transport methods across IT systems.

Applicants should hold a CS degree with foundational CS coursework and may include JCAC training in relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Degree in CS with foundational CS coursework.
• Experience in design/development of computer or information systems across lifecycle.
• Military training such as JCAC may count towards experience.

Responsibilities

• Modernize IT architecture through analysis of research and changing requirements.
• Integrate industry trends, emerging technologies and standards.
• Collaborate with technical teams to evaluate and recommend solutions.
• Produce compliance results for project requirements and IT architecture.
• Define and analyze data requirements and map data models.
• Propose standard information transport methods between IT systems.
• Align enterprise data models with physical data models.

Skills

Windows/UNIX/Linux admin

C/C++/Java

Python/Scripting

Networking

Security architectures

Cloud architecture

Data modeling

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

JCAC (Joint Cyber Analysis Course) training

Tools

NiFi/MongoDB

Virtualization fundamentals

Job description

NSA is seeking Computer Systems Architects to modernize IT architecture using commercial and government-developed hardware, software, networking, and security products. The role emphasizes analyzing research, aligning data models, and proposing standard information transport methods across IT systems.

Applicants should hold a CS degree with foundational CS coursework and may include JCAC training in relevant experience.