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Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)

IT Architect

Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS), Albany, New York, United States

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Overview GovCIO is currently hiring for an IT Architect to architect IT systems. This position will be located in Rome, NY and will be an onsite position.

Responsibilities Architect IT systems, including on-premises, cloud, hybrid‑cloud, edge architecture, and deployable edge devices. Performs engineering research, analysis, and simulation related to cloud computing. Applies CI/CD pipeline expertise. Designs scalable, secure architectures linking edge acquisition, garrison compute, and cloud analytics. Defines patterns for portability, interoperability, and accreditation. Aligns work with the intended future state using secure OTA transfer, NGFW, SD‑WAN, and NSA Type‑1 encrypted transport across IL5/SIPR/JWICS and hybrid‑cloud paths. Designs and demonstrates architectures for software/hardware prototypes that process, move, and store data globally with high availability, redundancy, and security, including cloud migration strategy and CI/CD across cloud and on‑prem. Designs IT systems and software to conform to NIST SP 800‑53/800‑37 and CNSSI 1253 for NIPR/SIPR/JWICS connectivity; aligns with DISA/DoD guidance and AFCERT advisories.

Skills: system requirements decomposition, interface definition, trade studies, and model‑based analyses; proficiency with CI/CD and IaC; ability to lead technical risk burn‑down, troubleshooting across compute/storage/network, writing clear design artifacts, and coordinating test plans with mission partners.

Knowledge: RMF/NIST SP 800‑53/800‑37 controls, CNSSI 1253, and DISA STIGs for NIPR/SIPR/JWICS connectivity, DODAF, cloud patterns (IaaS/PaaS/SaaS), CSPs (AWS, Azure, GCP), CI/CD, containers, and observability for hybrid environments.

Qualifications Bachelor's with 15+ years (or commensurate experience)

Clearance Required: TS/SCI

Masters Degree

Foundational Cloud Training (AWS, Azure, etc.), DevOps Courses, Model–Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), Zero‑Trust Architecture, RMF Accreditation, Enterprise Architecture Frameworks, Advanced Cross‑Domain Integration, Advanced DODAF Training

DoDD 8140 IAT Level II: (CompTIA Security+, or GSEC or ISC2 SSCP)

Preferred Skills and Experience: CompTIA Cloud+, AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner or similar, Certified DevOps Engineer, TOGAF Certified Architect, CISSP

***PENDING CONTRACT AWARD***

Company Overview GovCIO is a team of transformers—people who are passionate about transforming government IT. Every day, we make a positive impact by delivering innovative IT services and solutions that improve how government agencies operate and serve our citizens. We need great people to help us do great things—for our customers, our culture, and our ability to attract other great people. We are changing the face of government IT and building a workforce that fuels this mission. Are you ready to be a transformer?

What You Can Expect Interview & Hiring Process

During the Interview Process

Virtual video interview conducted via video with the hiring manager and/or team

Camera must be on

A valid photo ID must be presented during each interview

During the Hiring Process

Enhanced Biometrics ID verification screening

Background check, to include:

Criminal history (past 7 years)

Verification of your highest level of education

Verification of your employment history (past 7 years), based on information provided in your application

Employee Perks

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Corporate Discounts

Learning & Development platform, to include certification preparation content

Training, Education and Certification Assistance*

Referral Bonus Program

Internal Mobility Program

Pet Insurance

Flexible Work Environment

*Available to full‑time employees

Equal Opportunity Employer We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. EOE, including disability/vets.

Posted Pay Range Posted salary range: USD $185,000.00 – USD $210,000.00 /Yr.

The posted pay range, if referenced, reflects the range expected for this position at the commencement of employment, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job‑related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and internal equity. The total compensation package for this position may also include other compensation elements, to be discussed during the hiring process. If hired, employee will be in an “at‑will position” and the GovCIO reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, GovCIO or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

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