Systems Architect (Senior) (t11 99)

Compatible Technology Solutions, Inc.; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Compatible Technology Solutions, Inc. seeks a senior TS/SCI Systems Architect to guide complex architecture efforts for DoD/IC programs in the Virginia area.

Location options include Patriot Ridge (Springfield, VA) or Chantilly, VA, with on-site work and strong NGA experience preferred. You will lead architecture design and ensure traceability to enterprise goals.

Responsibilities include mentoring junior architects and shaping architecture across data, services, and cloud platforms.

Qualifications

• 12+ years experience guiding architecture in DoD/IC programs.
• Experience with enterprise architecture and DoDAF frameworks.
• NGA/NSG/ASG program experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Guide mid- and junior-level architects in design, development, maintenance, and documentation of solution architectures.
• Analyze user requirements and improve or automate existing systems while reviewing capabilities and scheduling limits.
• Propose changes to architecture based on requirements and new technology.

Skills

12+ years experience

DoDAF knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Engineering Management, MIS, or related STEM degree

Master’s degree in related STEM field (preferred)

Job description

Patriot Ridge (Springfield, VA) or Chantilly, VA

TS/SCI Position

Senior-level Systems Architects guide the design and development of solutions for complex applications problems, API design, data services, platform services, cloud services and infrastructure services to meet user requirements and align to strategic goals and the Enterprise Architecture.

Location: Patriot Ridge (Springfield, VA) or Chantilly, VA

Just a friendly reminder that all TO11 candidates must have prior NGA experience to be considered.

Duties:

• Guides Mid-Level and Junior-Level systems architects in the design, development, maintenance, and documentation of solution architectures ensuring traceability to the Enterprise architecture and Enterprise requirements.
• Guides the analysis of user requirements, procedures, and problems to automate or improve existing systems and review computer system capabilities, workflow, and scheduling limitations.
• Guides Mid-level and Junior-level systems architects in the development of proposed changes to the solutions architecture design based on analysis of requirements and new technology.

Required Skills & Experience:

• 12+ to 18 years experience
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Engineering Management, Management Information Systems, or related STEM degree program, or related equivalent additional experience of 4 years with no degree or 2 years with a non-STEM degree
• 12+ years of experience working in government or industry in relevant work areas including: Enterprise Architecture, Solution Architecture, Data Architecture, Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF), or Intelligence Community’s (IC) Program Architecture Guidance (PAG)
• Previous NGA and/or NSG/ASG program/project work experience
• Previous IC or DoD program/project work experience

Desired Skills & Experience:

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Engineering Management, Management Information Systems, or related STEM degree program
• Working knowledge of Model-Based Systems Engineering, processes, tools and languages
• Federated Enterprise Architect Certifications: Certified Enterprise Architect