Systems Architect - Senior

BVA Bear's IT Solutions; Boiling Springs (PA); Remote; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Systems Architect for a full-time remote role. This exciting position involves leading modernization efforts to transition legacy logistics IT systems to secure, cloud-enabled platforms. You will create system blueprints, guide migration strategies, and ensure seamless integration across various Navy systems while adhering to Agile methodologies. With flexible work-from-home options, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on crucial projects within a collaborative environment. Join a team dedicated to innovation and excellence in IT solutions!

Benefits

Health insurance

Flexible work from home options

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience architecting IT systems, including 2 years with Agile teams.
• Knowledge of Navy or DoD IT environments and accreditation processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead design of enterprise-wide architecture solutions and oversee transitions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure system integration.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Systems architecture

Logistics IT systems

ERP integration

Cybersecurity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Master’s degree in Information Technology

Tools

ServiceNow

DevSecOps practices

Job description

Benefits:

• Health insurance

BVA Bears IT Solutions is seeking a Senior Systems Architect. This is a full-time, remote role with travel to other Government or Contractor facilities as required. The average workday is 8 hours and the window in which those 8 hours may be scheduled is between 6:00am hours and 6:00pm hours eastern time, Monday through Friday except for Government Holidays with the core hours (9am to 3pm) being covered.

As a Senior Systems Architect, you will lead Agile-driven modernization efforts, focusing on developing and transitioning legacy logistics IT systems to scalable, secure, and cloud-enabled platforms. The architect will be responsible for creating system blueprints, guiding migration strategies, and ensuring interoperability across Navy ERP, NOSS, N-SCM, and N-MRO systems while aligning with the Navy’s Six+1 Strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design of enterprise-wide architecture solutions.
• Develop current and target state models for business processes, data flows, applications, and infrastructure.
• Plan and oversee architecture transitions from legacy systems to modern platforms using Agile delivery frameworks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including cybersecurity, DevSecOps, data engineers, and Navy stakeholders.
• Ensure integration of Navy ERP, NDE, and associated logistics systems in compliance with DoD mandates.
• Support infrastructure alignment for afloat and ashore environments, including high-availability and secure solutions.
• Maintain technical reference models and enforce enterprise architecture best practices.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, retrospectives, and backlog grooming.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field; OR three (3) years of equivalent experience in lieu of a degree.
• Experience architecting five (5) or more IT systems, with a minimum of two (2) years supporting Agile teams.
• Experience with systems related to logistics, supply chain, maintenance, or ERP integration.
• Knowledge of Navy or DoD IT environments, standards, and accreditation processes.
• Ability to support architecture planning for N-SCM, N-MRO, and NOSS modernization initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Information Technology or related field.
• Experience supporting LOG IT CMDS, PEO MLB, or other Navy modernization efforts.
• Knowledge of Navy Data Environment (NDE), ServiceNow, and DevSecOps practices.
• Certification in TOGAF, DoDAF, or similar enterprise architecture frameworks.

U.S. Citizenship Requirement:

This position is restricted to U.S. citizens only in accordance with federal contract requirements. Applicants must provide proof of U.S. citizenship (such as a U.S. passport, birth certificate, or Certificate of Naturalization) prior to employment. Non-citizens, including lawful permanent residents (Green Card holders), are not eligible for this role.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

BVA Bears IT Solutions is committed to providing equal employment opportunities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Flexible work from home options available.