Systems Architect

Bna Inc; Fort Belvoir (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Bna Inc is seeking a Systems Architect for a federal government contract in Virginia. The ideal candidate will design and maintain enterprise architecture frameworks, focusing on PeopleSoft solutions across cloud domains. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with security standards, providing technical leadership, and developing system roadmaps. A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is required, alongside in-depth experience with PeopleSoft and an ACTIVE Top-Secret Clearance. Opportunities for career growth are provided amidst a collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of experience working with PeopleSoft in a classified environment.
• Must hold an ACTIVE Top-Secret Clearance or SCI eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain enterprise architecture frameworks.
• Develop system roadmaps for PeopleSoft and supporting technologies.
• Ensure architecture compliance with security and DoD standards.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams.
• Define integration strategies and system performance improvements.

Skills

Enterprise solution architecture principles

Strategic system architecture plans development

System and network creation and development

Information processing fundamentals

Education

Bachelor’s degree in any field/major

8 years of experience in architectural system design

Tools

AWS Certified Solutions Architect

SAFe Agilist certification

Job description

Systems Architect

At B&A, we foster and embrace a distinct set of values that we live by and instill in all aspects of our organization: dedication, commitment, partnership, trust, and recognition. We have incorporated these values into successful delivery for our customers since 1988. B&A believes in ensuring its employees feel deeply connected to B&A, recognizing successes and hard work, and providing continuous opportunities to learn and grow. Our people are entrepreneurial thinkers that combine mindset, vision, and experience to drive value – not only to us as an organization, but to the clients we support. We promote a collaborative culture with our clients, and with each other, as one team working towards a common vision. We’d love for you to join our team!

Job Summary

B&A is looking for a Systems Architect to join a contract with a federal government client in support of an important mission. The System Architect designs and maintains the enterprise solution architecture supporting PeopleSoft environments across multiple cloud domains. This role ensures secure integration, system performance, and alignment with NGA IT and cybersecurity standards.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain enterprise architecture frameworks
• Develop system roadmaps for PeopleSoft and supporting technologies
• Ensure architecture compliance with security and DoD standards
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams
• Define integration strategies and system performance improvements

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in any field/major – OR – Eight (8) additional years of experience without a degree in architectural system design.
• Five (5) years of experience working with PeopleSoft in a classified environment

Required Skills

• In-depth knowledge of enterprise solution architecture principles and methods.
• Experience developing strategic system architecture plans
• Experience with system and network creation and development
• Strong understanding of information processing fundamentals and best practices

Desired Skills

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Associate or higher).
• SAFe Agilist certification.

Security Clearance

Must be holding an ACTIVE Top-Secret Clearance either with an SCI or SCI eligibility.

EEO

B&A provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. B&A complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy covers conduct occurring at B&A’s offices, and other workplaces (including client sites) and all other locations where B&A is providing services, and to all work-related activities.

B&A participates in e-Verify. We provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee’s I-9 Form to confirm work authorization.