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System Architect
Are you ready to shape comprehensive and scalable IT solutions that leverage both Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) and Government Off-the-Shelf (GOTS) technologies? Join Independent Software as a System Architect, where you'll design and refine system architectures that align with enterprise objectives, ensure interoperability, and incorporate strategic integration methodologies. If you thrive on crafting high-level system blueprints that bridge multiple platforms and tools, this is the opportunity for you. As a Level 4 System Architect at Independent Software, you will take ownership of defining, analyzing, and integrating system requirements for enterprise-wide solutions. You'll assess the impact of changes on both planned and emergent needs and recommend architectural enhancements. Working solo or collaboratively, you'll apply relevant software development and design methodologies, ensuring seamless COTS-GOTS integration with external systems and compliance with agency IT architecture standards. Your strategic vision will guide both technology and team alignment. Key responsibilities include: Define system information needs for enterprise-scale or large-scale information systems through in-depth requirement analysis Architect systems encompassing software, hardware, communication protocols, and interface components to satisfy end-to-end requirements Ensure architectural solutions comply with agency-wide IT standards and facilitate interoperability with other systems Analyze workflows and organizational processes to proactively identify and address systemic issues Provide daily oversight and direction to staff, ensuring common operating systems remain compliant Assess the suitability and impact of tool integrations and offer strategic guidance on COTS/GOTS tool usage Required skills and qualifications include: Proven experience in architecting systems that use both COTS and GOTS components Strong analytical capabilities for evaluating system-wide workflows and planning corrections Deep knowledge of enterprise architecture standards and systems interoperability Leadership ability to guide technical teams and ensure operational consistency Education and experience: Associate's degree with at least ten (10) years of relevant experience, or Bachelor's degree with at least six (6) years of relevant experience Preferred experience (based on assignment) includes: Active Directory Identity Management SCCM, DNS, and Group Policy Active Role Servers Privileged Account Management (PAM) Services MS Exchange Certifications: Must meet DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification requirements Valid Operating Systems Certification, aligned with role requirements Clearance requirement: Must possess an active TS/SCI with appropriate Polygraph to be considered for this role
Are you ready to shape comprehensive and scalable IT solutions that leverage both Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) and Government Off-the-Shelf (GOTS) technologies? Join Independent Software as a System Architect, where you'll design and refine system architectures that align with enterprise objectives, ensure interoperability, and incorporate strategic integration methodologies. If you thrive on crafting high-level system blueprints that bridge multiple platforms and tools, this is the opportunity for you. As a Level 4 System Architect at Independent Software, you will take ownership of defining, analyzing, and integrating system requirements for enterprise-wide solutions. You'll assess the impact of changes on both planned and emergent needs and recommend architectural enhancements. Working solo or collaboratively, you'll apply relevant software development and design methodologies, ensuring seamless COTS-GOTS integration with external systems and compliance with agency IT architecture standards. Your strategic vision will guide both technology and team alignment. Key responsibilities include: Define system information needs for enterprise-scale or large-scale information systems through in-depth requirement analysis Architect systems encompassing software, hardware, communication protocols, and interface components to satisfy end-to-end requirements Ensure architectural solutions comply with agency-wide IT standards and facilitate interoperability with other systems Analyze workflows and organizational processes to proactively identify and address systemic issues Provide daily oversight and direction to staff, ensuring common operating systems remain compliant Assess the suitability and impact of tool integrations and offer strategic guidance on COTS/GOTS tool usage Required skills and qualifications include: Proven experience in architecting systems that use both COTS and GOTS components Strong analytical capabilities for evaluating system-wide workflows and planning corrections Deep knowledge of enterprise architecture standards and systems interoperability Leadership ability to guide technical teams and ensure operational consistency Education and experience: Associate's degree with at least ten (10) years of relevant experience, or Bachelor's degree with at least six (6) years of relevant experience Preferred experience (based on assignment) includes: Active Directory Identity Management SCCM, DNS, and Group Policy Active Role Servers Privileged Account Management (PAM) Services MS Exchange Certifications: Must meet DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification requirements Valid Operating Systems Certification, aligned with role requirements Clearance requirement: Must possess an active TS/SCI with appropriate Polygraph to be considered for this role