Senior Systems Analyst, Data Architect – DoD, TS Clearance

Strategic Data Systems; Dahlgren (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Strategic Data Systems (SDS) seeks an experienced Systems Analyst (Data Architect) to support a DoN customer at Dahlgren, VA. The Senior role includes systems configuration, troubleshooting, research, and database development for defense applications.

The candidate will apply DoDAF framework, cloud and AI integration, and secure design principles, contributing to enterprise-level data solutions with a Top Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Six years of professional experience implementing business and technical requirements, analyzing, planning and developing applications, and providing database management support.
• High School degree required; Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Knowledge of ITIL and service management concepts for networks.
• Knowledge of how AI solutions integrate with cloud or other IT infrastructure.
• Knowledge of automating development, testing, security, and deployment of AI/ML-enabled software to the DoD.
• DoDAF familiarity and use of enterprise architecture tools (e.g., IBM System Architect).
• Must possess Top Secret clearance; advanced proficiency per WRC paradigm with CWF designation at 653 Work Role Code.

Responsibilities

• Provide systems configuration support, troubleshooting, research and analysis, and database development.
• Provide analysis, design, patches, and upgrades to database applications and technical architectures.
• Analyze information to determine and plan development of new or modified applications.
• Support government stakeholders with knowledge of cloud computing service models (SaaS, IaaS, PaaS).
• Collaborate with analysts, engineers, and programmers to design applications.
• Evaluate database structures by examining operations, applications, and programming.
• Prepare database design and architecture reports.
• Provide input on AI solutions integrating with cloud or IT infrastructures.
• Consult with customers to evaluate functional requirements for AI and data applications.

Skills

Systems analysis

Data architecture

AI/ML integration

Cloud computing

DoD architecture (DoDAF)

Security clearance

ITIL knowledge

Automation/DevOps for AI

Education

Bachelor's degree

High School diploma

Tools

IBM System Architect

Job description

Strategic Data Systems (SDS) seeks an experienced Systems Analyst (Data Architect) to support a DoN customer at Dahlgren, VA. The Senior role includes systems configuration, troubleshooting, research, and database development for defense applications.

The candidate will apply DoDAF framework, cloud and AI integration, and secure design principles, contributing to enterprise-level data solutions with a Top Secret clearance.