Senior AI-Driven Systems Architect for DoD Networking

DSA; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 170,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Data Systems Analysts, Inc (DSA) invites applications for a Senior Computer Systems Engineer/Architect to support the OMS National Gateway Centers’ C2 Messaging Interoperability mission. This role provides hands-on systems and network engineering to sustain and enhance OMS backbone and support systems for DoD and allied partners.

Applicants must hold a TS clearance with SCI eligibility, Security+ or equivalent, and eight years of DoD NSS architecture design.

Qualifications

• Microsoft Copilot or an approved equivalent AI solution experience.
• Active DoD TS clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Current Security+ certification.
• Proficiency using AI to support research and workflow improvement.
• BA/BS in Information Technology or Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum eight years of design and implementation of system architectures on major NSS in the DoD.
• Strong engineering background supporting high-visibility systems that transmit worldwide, including ships at sea.
• Holding an IAT II qualified certification (e.g., Security+).
• Experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux.
• Attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and technical writing skills.
• Skilled in developing and maintaining SOPs and TTPs.

Responsibilities

• Identify and refine mission requirements and coordinate buy‑in with key stakeholders.
• Generate feasibility and technical analysis reports upon Government request to assist decision‑making.
• Be responsible for project planning and, upon Government approval, project execution using best practices.
• Identify system hardware, software, and operational changes to enhance operational efficiency and improve usability on OMS.
• Generate feasibility reports as requested by the COR, ensuring specific requirements, objectives, trade‑offs, and constraints are included, present multiple approaches to risk analysis, and estimate cost and effort for each approach.

Skills

AI experience

DoD TS clearance

Security+

AI for research/workflow

BA/BS IT or CS

8+ years DoD architecture

High-visibility systems

IAT II

Red Hat Enterprise Linux

Attention to detail

Technical writing

SOPs & TTPs

Education

BA/BS Information Technology or Computer Science

Job description

Data Systems Analysts, Inc (DSA) invites applications for a Senior Computer Systems Engineer/Architect to support the OMS National Gateway Centers’ C2 Messaging Interoperability mission. This role provides hands-on systems and network engineering to sustain and enhance OMS backbone and support systems for DoD and allied partners.

Applicants must hold a TS clearance with SCI eligibility, Security+ or equivalent, and eight years of DoD NSS architecture design.