Systems Architect

Posted Sunday, September 14, 2025 at 4:00 AM Koniag Information Technology Services (KITS), a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a Systems Architect to support our Army customer in Huntsville, Alabama. This position requires on-site presence in Huntsville, Alabama. We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more. The Systems Architect will be responsible for developing and maintaining comprehensive enterprise architecture solutions that align with DoD and Army standards. This on-site role will focus on developing and maintaining enterprise architecture for the Army Materiel Command (AMC) using the Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF). The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with DoD architecture methodologies, enterprise communications architecture, and strategic IT planning. Principal responsibilities will include but are not limited to: Provide architecture support using the latest approved version of the Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF) Adhere to officially published Army and DoD policies, guidance, and regulations in all architectural work Develop and maintain a Communications Architecture to visualize the AMC communications enterprise Create and maintain Enterprise Solution Architectures for AMC systems and services Provide expert input into strategic and technical planning efforts Assist in developing baseline architecture, target architecture, and sequencing plans Develop, track, and report program metrics and performance indicators Identify potential program risks and develop appropriate mitigation strategies Coordinate and facilitate architecture program meetings with stakeholders Develop and maintain comprehensive program documentation Create DoDAF-compliant architecture viewpoints and models Ensure architecture products align with DoD and Army standards Support the integration of new technologies into the enterprise architecture Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure architectural alignment Maintain awareness of emerging technologies and architectural approaches Provide architectural guidance to project teams implementing enterprise solutions Education and Experience: Required: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Systems Engineering, or related field; Master's degree preferred 5+ years of experience in enterprise architecture, systems architecture, or related role Experience with DoDAF and enterprise architecture methodologies Background in communications architecture and enterprise solutions Knowledge of DoD and Army IT policies, guidance, and regulations Required Skills and Competencies: Expertise in DoDAF methodologies and viewpoints Knowledge of enterprise solution architectures and implementation Understanding of strategic IT planning processes Experience with architecture development tools and repositories Ability to develop baseline architectures, target architectures, and transition plans Strong analytical skills for developing metrics and performance indicators Experience with risk identification and mitigation strategies Strong facilitation skills for coordinating program meetings Understanding of DoD and Army IT governance processes Ability to translate business requirements into architectural components Experience supporting enterprise architecture programs Knowledge of systems integration and interoperability concepts Strong communication skills, both written and verbal Ability to present complex architectural concepts to diverse audiences Understanding of IT service management principles Ability to obtain and maintain required security clearances Willingness to work on-site in Huntsville, Alabama Desired Skills and Competencies: Master's degree in a relevant technical field Experience working with Army or DoD architecture initiatives Knowledge of AMC's mission, structure, and IT landscape Experience with architecture modeling tools (Sparx EA, IBM Rational, etc.) Background in cloud architecture and implementation Experience with service-oriented architecture (SOA) Knowledge of cybersecurity architecture principles Experience with IT portfolio management Background in data architecture and management Experience with agile architecture methodologies Knowledge of business process modeling Understanding of network architecture principles Experience with technology roadmapping Background in solution architecture for complex systems Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin, age, disability, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information, or any other factor protected by law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment. The company is dedicated to seeking all qualified applicants. If you require accommodation to navigate or to apply for a position on our website, please contact Heaven Wood via e-mail ataccommodations@koniag-gs.comor by calling 703-488-9377 to request accommodation. Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions. KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long-term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers, employees, and native communities. For more information, please visitwww.koniag-gs.com . 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