Senior Computer Systems Architect - Modern IT & Data Model

CNSS • National Security Systems; North Chevy Chase (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 commercial and government-developed hardware, software, and security products. You will integrate industry trends, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, and produce compliance results for IT architecture and data models.

The role emphasizes analyzing data requirements, standard information transport, and aligning enterprise data models with physical implementations.

Qualifications

• Degree must be in Computer Science or related field with core CS courses.
• Relevant experience across design, development, and lifecycle of computer/information systems.
• Military training (e.g., JCAC) counts toward experience.
• Entry/Senior/Expert levels defined by years of experience with corresponding requirements.

Responsibilities

• Modernize IT architecture through analysis of research and evolving project requirements.

Skills

System administration

Programming & scripting

Database design/development

Network protocols & hardware

Virtualization fundamentals

Cloud architecture

Security architectures & appliances

Firewall solutions

High performance computing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

JCAC (Joint Cyber Analysis course)

Job description

National Security Agency (NSA) seeks Computer Systems Architects to modernize IT architecture using commercial and government-developed hardware, software, and security products. You will integrate industry trends, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, and produce compliance results for IT architecture and data models.

The role emphasizes analyzing data requirements, standard information transport, and aligning enterprise data models with physical implementations.