Systems Architect - Senior

Bvabearsva; Boiling Springs (PA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

BVA Bears IT Solutions is seeking a Senior Systems Architect for a full-time remote role. You will lead modernization efforts for legacy logistics IT systems, ensuring interoperability and compliance with Navy standards. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in system architecture and Agile methodologies, with the ability to support complex IT integrations.

Benefits

Health insurance

Flexible work-from-home options

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 3 years of equivalent experience.
• Experience architecting 5+ IT systems.
• Knowledge of Navy or DoD IT environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead design of enterprise-wide architecture solutions.
• Plan architecture transitions from legacy systems.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity and Navy stakeholders.

Skills

Agile methodologies

System architecture

Cybersecurity

ERP integration

Logistics systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Master’s degree in Information Technology or related field

Tools

ServiceNow

TOGAF

DoDAF

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, scheduled between 6:00am and 6:00pm Eastern Time, Monday through Friday, excluding Government Holidays, with core hours from 9am to 3pm.

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 create system blueprints, guide migration strategies, and ensure interoperability across Navy ERP, NOSS, N-SCM, and N-MRO systems, 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 frameworks.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity, DevSecOps, data engineers, and Navy stakeholders.
• Ensure integration of Navy ERP, NDE, and 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 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 at least two (2) years supporting Agile teams.
• Experience with logistics, supply chain, maintenance, or ERP integration systems.
• 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 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. Applicants must provide proof of U.S. citizenship prior to employment. Non-citizens, including lawful permanent residents, are not eligible.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

BVA Bears IT Solutions is committed to providing equal employment opportunities 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.