Senior Computer Systems Architect: Security & Data

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

The National Security Agency (NSA) seeks Computer Systems Architects through the Fort Meade complex in Maryland. The role requires analysis of research, integration of industry trends, and collaboration with technical teams to design and implement IT architectures that meet project requirements.

Responsibilities include modernizing IT architecture, ensuring data model alignment, and producing compliance results.

Qualifications

• The degree must be in Computer Science or related field with CS coursework.
• Experience in design/development of computer/information systems across lifecycle.
• Entry levels defined: Full Performance, Senior, Expert with years-based criteria.

Responsibilities

• Modernize IT architecture through analysis and changes based on requirements.
• Integrate industry trends, emerging technologies and standards with new vendor features.
• Collaborate with technical teams to identify, evaluate and recommend solutions.
• Produce compliance results for established project requirements and IT architecture.
• Define and analyze data requirements, mapping legacy data to logical/physical models.
• Propose standard information transport methods between IT systems.
• Perform architectural alignment of enterprise data models.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Problem solving

Adaptability

Multi-tasking

System administration

Programming & scripting

Database design

Security architectures

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Master's degree in CS or related

Doctoral degree

Associate's degree + 5+ years related experience

Tools

NiFi

MongoDB

Job description

The National Security Agency (NSA) seeks Computer Systems Architects through the Fort Meade complex in Maryland. The role requires analysis of research, integration of industry trends, and collaboration with technical teams to design and implement IT architectures that meet project requirements.

Responsibilities include modernizing IT architecture, ensuring data model alignment, and producing compliance results.