Senior-Expert Computer Systems Architect

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

Job summary

CNSS • National Security Systems seeks a Computer Systems Architect to drive innovative IT solutions at the Fort Meade complex. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to modernize architecture, map data models, and ensure compliance with project requirements while aligning with enterprise data strategies.

The role calls for strong systems programming, data modeling, and security architecture knowledge across Windows/Linux environments and managed networked systems with NSA-level

Qualifications

• The qualifications listed are the minimum acceptable to be considered for the position; core CS foundations are required.
• Experience in design/development of computer or information systems across their lifecycle is expected.
• Military training such as JCAC will be counted towards experience.
• Entry levels range from Full Performance to Expert with corresponding degree/experience combos.
• Citizenship and security considerations apply; NSA DCIPS guidelines may influence eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Modernize IT architecture through analysis of research and changes based on project requirements.
• Integrate industry trends, emerging technologies and standards and new vendor features.
• Collaborate with technical teams to identify, evaluate and recommend solutions.
• Produce compliance results for project IT architecture.
• Define and map data requirements; align data models across systems.
• Propose standard information transport methods between IT systems.
• Align enterprise logical data models with physical data representations.

Skills

System administration

Programming/scripting

Database design

Network protocols

Virtualization

Cloud architecture

Security architectures

Firewall solutions

HPC/Data center

Education

Bachelor's in CS

Master's in CS

Doctoral degree

Associate's + experience

Tools

NiFi

MongoDB

Windows

UNIX

Linux

Java

Python

Node.js

KAFKA

Job description

CNSS • National Security Systems seeks a Computer Systems Architect to drive innovative IT solutions at the Fort Meade complex. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to modernize architecture, map data models, and ensure compliance with project requirements while aligning with enterprise data strategies.

The role calls for strong systems programming, data modeling, and security architecture knowledge across Windows/Linux environments and managed networked systems with NSA-level