Chief Systems Architect

Chief Systems Architect | Madison, IL, United States | Hybrid | $131,300.00 - $237,350.00

This employer is a recognized leader in technology-enabled services and mission software, supporting defense and intelligence customers with cutting-edge solutions. They are dedicated to providing critical tools and technologies that enable success in safeguarding people and vital assets within a rapidly evolving security landscape.

The Role

• Serve as the lead technical authority for architectural design, systems integration, and enterprise strategy.
• Guide the development and evolution of scalable, secure, and resilient enterprise architectures for geospatial intelligence missions.
• Provide authoritative recommendations on technology integration, standards adoption, and data flow optimization.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business needs into technical solutions meeting performance, scalability, security, and compliance requirements.
• Drive cloud-native solution strategies, including containerization and CI/CD pipelines.
• Represent the program in high-level technical exchanges with customer and Intelligence Community stakeholders.

What You'll Need

• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with the ability to pass a Polygraph.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field with 15+ years of experience, or a Master's degree with 13+ years of experience.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in systems architecture, software development, or enterprise IT.
• Deep expertise in cloud architecture (AWS/C2S/IC GovCloud), data integration, and secure multi-domain systems.
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST 800-53) and cloud security principles.
• Experience working with geographically dispersed Agile teams and familiarity with GEOINT data and tools.

What's On Offer

• Opportunity to lead architectural efforts on a high-visibility geospatial intelligence initiative.
• Work with customer leadership and mission stakeholders to shape future GEOINT capabilities.
• Engage with emerging technologies and drive future-state architecture roadmaps.
• Career development through exposure to complex, mission-critical systems and diverse teams.

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