Senior Computer Systems Architect: IT Modernization & Data Modeling

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

Job summary

NSA is seeking a Computer Systems Architect to modernize IT architecture across hardware, software, networking, and security products at the Fort Meade Complex in MD. The role emphasizes data modeling, standards compliance, and collaboration with technical teams to propose scalable solutions.

Applicants should hold a CS-related degree with foundational CS coursework and show experience in system design, development, and lifecycle management. U.S. citizenship required for NSA positions.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science or closely related field with foundational CS coursework.
• Relevant experience in design, development, and maintenance of computer/information systems.
• Military training in related areas (e.g., JCAC) counts toward experience.
• Professional growth through continuous learning and collaboration in teams.

Responsibilities

• Modernize IT architecture through analysis and changes aligned to project requirements.
• Integrate industry trends, emerging technologies and standards and vendor features.
• Collaborate with technical and application teams to evaluate and recommend solutions.
• Produce compliance results for established project requirements and IT architecture.
• Define and analyze data requirements; map legacy data to logical/physical models.
• Propose standard data transport methods between IT systems and knowledge databases.
• Align enterprise data models with physical data models.

Skills

System administration

Programming & scripting

C/C++

Python

Networking

Cloud architecture

Security architectures

Data modeling

HPC

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Master's or higher in CS/related field

Doctoral degree (optional)

Tools

NiFi

MongoDB

Windows

UNIX

Linux

Job description

NSA is seeking a Computer Systems Architect to modernize IT architecture across hardware, software, networking, and security products at the Fort Meade Complex in MD. The role emphasizes data modeling, standards compliance, and collaboration with technical teams to propose scalable solutions.

Applicants should hold a CS-related degree with foundational CS coursework and show experience in system design, development, and lifecycle management. U.S. citizenship required for NSA positions.