Chief Systems Architect

Chief Systems Architect | St. Louis, MO, United States | Hybrid | $131,300 - $237,350 This employer is a recognized leader in technology, services, and mission software, dedicated to supporting defense and intelligence customers in safeguarding against global threats. They are seeking a Principal Systems Architect to guide a high-visibility geospatial intelligence initiative, focusing on developing scalable, secure, and resilient enterprise architectures. The Role • Serve as the lead technical authority guiding architectural design, systems integration, and enterprise strategy for a significant geospatial intelligence initiative. • Develop and evolve architectural frameworks and system-of-systems designs aligned with customer's long-term GEOINT strategies. • Provide authoritative recommendations on technology integration, standards adoption, and data flow optimization for enterprise-level systems. • Collaborate with various stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions that meet performance, scalability, security, and compliance requirements. • Drive cloud-native solution strategies, including containerization and CI/CD pipelines within secure environments. • Represent the program in high-level technical exchanges and governance boards with customer and Intelligence Community stakeholders. What You'll Need • Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with the ability to pass a Polygraph examination. • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related discipline with 12-15 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree with 10-13 years of experience. • 10+ years of progressive experience in systems architecture, software development, solution engineering, or enterprise IT. • Deep expertise in cloud architecture (AWS/C2S/IC GovCloud), data integration, and secure multi-domain systems. • Proven experience designing, implementing, and managing complex, mission-critical enterprise architectures within the Intelligence Community. • Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST 800-53), zero-trust architectures, and cloud security principles. What's On Offer • Opportunity to lead architectural design for a high-visibility geospatial intelligence initiative. • Work on cutting-edge technologies and contribute to critical national security missions. • Competitive compensation package including health and wellness programs, income protection, paid leave, and retirement. • Engage with customer leadership and mission stakeholders to shape future capabilities. Apply via Haystack today!