Senior Computer Systems Architect: Modern IT Architecture

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

Job summary

National Security Agency (NSA) seeks Computer Systems Architects to modernize IT architecture using diverse hardware, software, and security products. You will map data models, define transport methods, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to propose and implement innovative solutions.

Ideal candidates hold a CS degree with foundational coursework and have experience across the life cycle of computer/information systems, including security-oriented design and research.

Qualifications

• The applicant must have a degree in Computer Science with foundational CS coursework.
• Relevant experience in design/development of computer or information systems is required.
• Military training in JCAC or equivalent counts toward experience.

Responsibilities

• Modernize IT architecture by analyzing research and evolving project requirements.
• Integrate industry trends, technologies, and vendor features.
• Collaborate with technical teams to identify and recommend solutions.
• Produce compliance results for IT architecture requirements.
• Define data requirements and map legacy data to models.
• Propose standard information transport methods between IT systems.

Skills

Self-starter

Continual learning

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Adapt to change

Innovative solutions

Effective communication

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

C

C++

Java

Assembly

Python

Perl

Ruby

Bash

Node.js

Spark

Puppet

SALT

KAFKA

HADOOP

NiFi

MongoDB

Windows

UNIX

Linux

Job description

National Security Agency (NSA) seeks Computer Systems Architects to modernize IT architecture using diverse hardware, software, and security products. You will map data models, define transport methods, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to propose and implement innovative solutions.

Ideal candidates hold a CS degree with foundational coursework and have experience across the life cycle of computer/information systems, including security-oriented design and research.