USSS - System Architect

cFocus Software Incorporated; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology services company is seeking a System Architect to support GIS architecture for government services. This fully remote role requires extensive experience in system architecture, particularly with ESRI ArcGIS Enterprise, and knowledge of federal cybersecurity requirements. The ideal candidate will lead architectural design efforts and ensure compliance with relevant security frameworks. Strong integration skills and expertise in cloud/on-prem solutions are essential. Candidates must also be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in system architecture or GIS system design.
• Expert knowledge of ESRI ArcGIS environments and components.
• Experience supporting federal cybersecurity requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead Enterprise GIS architecture design across SELC phases.
• Design and document GIS system architectures using open standards.
• Coordinate with teams to produce integrated technical designs.

Skills

System architecture

ESRI ArcGIS Enterprise

CI/CD pipelines

Agile development

Infrastructure design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

cFocus Software seeks a System Architect to join our program supporting the United States Secret Services (USSS). This position is remote. This position requires the ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in system architecture, enterprise IT, or GIS system design.
• Demonstrated experience designing and supporting enterprise GIS architectures.
• Expert knowledge of ESRI ArcGIS Enterprise environments and components.
• Strong experience with system integration, infrastructure design, and cloud/on‑prem hybrid environments.
• Experience supporting federal cybersecurity requirements including FISMA, ATO, POA&M, and CVE remediation.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure‑as‑code, and automation frameworks.
• Ability to produce clear technical architecture documentation and diagrams.
• Experience working in Agile development environments.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Tier 4a / BI background investigation.

Duties

• Lead Enterprise GIS architecture design across SELC phases: planning, requirements, design, development, integration, testing, implementation, operations, and disposition.
• Design and document GIS system architectures using open standards, COTS solutions, and approved technologies.
• Coordinate with project managers, infrastructure teams, software developers, cybersecurity teams, and stakeholders to produce integrated technical designs.
• Design scalable and secure hosting environments, including on‑premises and cloud‑based GIS infrastructure.
• Develop architecture for data storage, backup, disaster recovery, system resiliency, and high availability.
• Define and oversee infrastructure‑as‑code, CI/CD pipelines, and automated monitoring solutions.
• Ensure GIS architectures comply with DHS and USSS security frameworks, including FISMA, ATO, POA&M, and vulnerability remediation requirements.
• Support Authority to Operate (ATO) documentation, security assessments, and continuous monitoring activities.
• Provide architectural guidance for integration of ESRI ArcGIS Enterprise components, custom applications, and external systems.
• Support integration and testing activities, including design validation, technical reviews, and acceptance criteria.
• Maintain and update system architecture documentation, diagrams, and configuration baselines.
• Provide Tier 3 operational support for enterprise GIS environments, including incident response and system optimization.