Senior Information Systems Architect

Modoc Tribal Enterprises Authority, Federal Solutions Group; Illinois; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

11 paid holidays

Health benefits

401K with company matching

Education assistance

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Red Cedar TG is seeking a Senior Information Systems Architect to lead architecture across our application systems and IT infrastructure with a high degree of autonomy. You’ll own guiding principles, make sound judgments, and drive strategic outcomes for complex environments.

You’ll work with users, stakeholders, developers, and engineers to translate needs into scalable, secure solutions and roadmaps, staying ahead of trends while ensuring integration and reliability of the whole system.

Qualifications

• MA/MS degree in an IT or related discipline.
• 5-7 years of experience; may substitute work experience.
• Ability to obtain a US government Secret clearance.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work individually as well as with cross functional teams.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Architect driving force behind application systems and IT infrastructure.
• Collaborate with users, stakeholders, developers, and engineers to build roadmaps.
• Assess interactions across systems; evaluate downstream impact before changes.
• Own the quality bar: usability, performance, reliability, and security.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

MA/MS degree in IT or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Visio

Job description

Red Cedar TG is seeking a dynamic, proactive, and self-starting Senior Information Systems Architect to join our team.

Missing a certification for this position? Red Cedar TG will work with candidates that are otherwise fully qualified to help them obtain required certifications such as CompTIA Sec+, ITIL, CISSP, and other required certifications.

The salary range for this position is $85,000-$110,000 annually and is dependent on geographical location, qualifications, and experience.

Responsibilities

We're looking for a seasoned Information Systems Architect who can operate with real autonomy — someone who thrives on complex, high-stakes work and doesn't need a roadmap to know where to go next. In this role, you'll be the architectural driving force behind our application systems and IT infrastructure, shaping how they're designed, built, and evolved over time.

You’ll work directly with users and stakeholders to understand what they truly need, then translate those requirements into high-quality solutions that deliver real results. Collaboration is at the heart of this role: you’ll partner closely with developers and engineers to build out application roadmaps, align development plans, and ensure every system and infrastructure component integrates seamlessly with the next.

The technology landscape never stops shifting, and you’ll be the one keeping us ahead of it — monitoring emerging trends and advancements, and using that insight to continuously refine our solutions so they stay aligned with both industry standards and where the business is headed. Because our systems, applications, and services are so tightly interwoven, you’ll need to deeply understand how they interact, carefully evaluating the downstream impact of any change or addition before it’s made.

You’ll also own the quality bar — analyzing systems, conducting usability testing, and validating performance and reliability, all while enhancing scalability and meeting rigorous security requirements.

This role is built for someone who can handle complex, important work with minimal oversight. You’ll be trusted with wide latitude for independent judgment, and expected to bring the expertise and confidence to make sound decisions on your own. If you’re the kind of person who sees the whole system, anticipates what’s next, and takes ownership without needing to be told how — we want to talk to you.

Requirements

• MA/MS degree in an IT or related discipline
• 5-7 years of experience; may substitute work experience
• Ability to obtain a US government Secret clearance
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work individually as well as with cross functional teams
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Desired

• Experience with Air Mobility Command (AMC), US Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) or Army Transportation Command (ARTRANS) business, C2, or IT systems
• Exposure to IT systems requirements, analysis, and engineering
• Experience with Microsoft Office and Visio
• Exposure to enterprise architecture frameworks such as DoD Architecture Framework (DoDAF), Federal Enterprise Architecture Framework (FEAF), or The Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF)
• Exposure to Business Process Modeling Notation, flow charting, or other process mapping approaches

About Red Cedar TG

Headquartered in New Braunfels, TX, Red Cedar TG is focused on delivering enterprise application architecture, project management, and telecommunications solutions to federal, state, local government, and commercial clients. We deliver information technology support, solutions, engineering, architectures, telecom cloud solutions, and engineering and consulting services to Federal Government and commercial clients. We also specialize in fiber optic solutions, Cat-6 network cabling, and all other low voltage cabling solutions.

Red Cedar TG is owned by the Modoc Nation of Miami, Oklahoma, a federally recognized Native American Tribe, and is a registered SBA Small Disadvantaged Business and certified 8(a) company.

At Red Cedar TG, we know employee well-being is important. That’s why we’re committed to making resources available to you that will enable you to become happier, healthier, and more productive in all areas of your life. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package including:

• Generous PTO Package
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Health Benefits Effective Immediately
• 401K and Immediate Company Matching
• Education Assistance
• Paid Parental Leave

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability; veteran status; or any other status protected by law. We are proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.