Systems Architect III

Cr Access Llc; Hampton, Northern (VA, KY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

CR Access Consulting is seeking a System Architect III to design, build, and maintain complex systems and networks, advising on architecture, security, and performance. The role blends hands-on technical work with strategic guidance to meet customer and government requirements.

The candidate will document design specifications, verify security and scalability, and collaborate with engineers to ensure interoperable components.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in security or systems engineering.
• Experience building and maintaining information and security systems.
• Knowledge of database and operating system security and vulnerability management.
• Hands-on security systems experience (firewalls, IDS, antivirus, authentication, log management).

Responsibilities

• Document design specifications and installation instructions.
• Verify stability, interoperability, security, or scalability of system architecture.
• Collaborate with engineers to select design solutions and ensure compatibility of components.
• Evaluate current technologies for cost, portability, and usability.
• Provide technical guidance for development or troubleshooting of systems.
• Define and analyze objectives, scope, and impact of information systems.
• Develop system engineering, software engineering, or distributed system architectures.
• Design and conduct hardware or software tests.
• Configure servers to meet functional specifications.
• Prepare project plans, schedules, or budgets.

Skills

System architecture

Security engineering

Network security

Firewall management

Intrusion detection

Threat analysis

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science/engineering

Engineering (Computer, Systems, Network)

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Firewalls

Intrusion detection systems

Log management

Content filtering

Monitoring tools

Job description

CR Access Consulting is seekinga System Architect III who enjoysdesigning,buildingandmaintainingnetworksand possesses both deep and wideexpertisein thecomputer systemsspace.

The System Architect III will design,maintain, and secure complex systems and networks while advising project teams on architecture, security, implementation, and operational performance. This role combines hands-on technicalexpertisewith strategic guidance to ensure systems are scalable, secure, interoperable, and aligned with customer and government requirements.

Hiring Type:PT/FT

Job Location:Hampton Roads/Remote

Position Description

• Document design specifications, installation instructions, and other system-related information.
• Verify stability, interoperability, portability, security, or scalability of system architecture.
• Collaborate with engineers or software developers to selectappropriate designsolutions or ensure the compatibility of system components.
• Evaluate current or emerging technologies to consider factors such as cost, portability, compatibility, or usability.
• Providetechnical guidance or support for the development or troubleshooting of systems.
• Identifysystem data, hardware, or software componentsrequiredto meet user needs.
• Provide guidelines for implementing secure systemsfor customers or installation teams.
• Direct the analysis, development, and operation of completeinformationsystems.
• Configure servers to meet functional specifications.
• Develop or approve project plans, schedules, or budgets.
• Define and analyzeobjectives, scope, issues, or organizational impact of information systems.
• Develop system engineering, software engineering, system integration, or distributed system architectures.
• Design and conduct hardware or software tests.
• Establish functional or system standards to address operational requirements, quality requirements, and design constraints.
• Research, test, or verify proper functioning of software patches and fixes.
• Communicate project information through presentations, technical reports, or white papers.
• Complete models and simulations, using manual or automated tools, to analyze or predict system performance under different operating conditions.
• Direct the installation of operating systems, network or application software, or computer or network hardware.
• Perform security analyses of developed or packaged software components.
• Develop application-specific software.
• Develop efficient and effective system controllers.
• Design computer security architecture and develop detailed cyber security designs.
• Prepare and document standard operating procedures and protocols.
• Configure and troubleshoot security infrastructure devices.
• Develop technical solutions and new security tools to help mitigate security vulnerabilities and automate repeatable tasks.
• Writecomprehensive reports including assessment-based findings,outcomes,and propositions for further system security enhancement.

Licenses or Certifications

• Any of the following certifications are a plus:Certified System Architect (CSA), Certified Senior System Architect (CSSA)or Certified Information Systems Security Professional – Architecture (CISSP)
• Project Management Professionalor Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt or higher)
• Professional Certificates from tech industry leaders and/or proven experience may be substituted for thecertifications.

Qualified experience may be substituted for applicable licenses and/or certifications.

Education

(Minimum requirements/preferences)A bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering (Computer,Systems, Network),Information Systems, Information Security,or related field.A master’s degreeis preferred.

Qualified experience may be substituted for degree(s).

Experience

Proven experience inSecurity or Systems Engineering

Skills and Abilities

• Proven work experience as a System Engineer or Information Security Engineer
• Experience in building andmaintaininginformation andsecurity systems
• Detailed technical knowledge of database and operating system securityand vulnerability management.
• Hands on experience in security systems, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, anti-virus software, authentication systems, log management, content filtering,etc
• Experience with network security and networking technologies and with system, security, and network monitoring tools
• Thorough understanding of the latest security principles, techniques, and protocols
• Familiarity with web related technologies (Web applications, Web Services, Service Oriented Architectures) and of network/web related protocols
• Problem solving skills and ability to work under pressure

Time management and multitasking skills are essential.