Chief Systems Architect

Chief Systems Architect | Chesterfield, MO, United States | Hybrid | $131,300.00 - $237,350.00 This employer is a leader in technology-enabled services and mission software, supporting defense and intelligence customers with innovative solutions in cyber, logistics, security operations, and decision analytics. They are dedicated to equipping their clients with the necessary tools and strategies to address evolving global threats and protect critical assets. The Role • Serve as the lead architect for a primary task order and provide overarching architectural guidance across the program. • Act as the principal systems architect and technical advisor on enterprise systems design, cloud integration, and architecture modernization. • Lead the development and evolution of architectural frameworks and system-of-systems designs aligned with long-term geospatial intelligence strategies. • Provide authoritative recommendations on technology integration, standards adoption, and data flow optimization. • Collaborate with Product Managers and scrum teams to translate business needs into scalable, secure, and compliant technical solutions. • Drive cloud-native solution strategies, including containerization and CI/CD pipelines in secure environments. 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 related discipline with 12-15 years of relevant experience, or a Master's with 10-13 years. • 10+ years of progressive experience in systems architecture, software development, solution engineering, or enterprise IT. • Proven experience designing and managing complex, mission-critical enterprise architectures within the Intelligence Community. • Deep expertise in cloud architecture (AWS/C2S/IC GovCloud), data integration, and secure multi-domain systems. • Familiarity with GEOINT data, relevant tools, infrastructure, and tradecraft. What's On Offer • Opportunity to work on a high-visibility geospatial intelligence initiative. • Collaboration with customer leadership, mission stakeholders, and cross-functional teams. • A role that influences enterprise-level system designs and strategic technical direction. • Influence the adoption of emerging technologies and future-state architecture roadmaps. Apply via Haystack today!