Chief Systems Architect

Chief Systems Architect | Roxana, IL, United States | Hybrid | $131,300.00 - $237,350.00 This employer is a leading technology and services firm dedicated to solving complex challenges for government and commercial clients. They are seeking a visionary Chief Systems Architect to drive innovation and technical strategy for a high-visibility intelligence initiative. Join a team committed to outthinking, outbuilding, and out-pacing the status quo to support critical national security missions. The Role • Serve as the lead technical authority and principal systems architect for a critical geospatial intelligence program. • Develop and evolve scalable, secure, and resilient enterprise architectures aligned with long-term mission strategies. • Provide guidance on technology integration, standards adoption, and data flow optimization to support both current and future needs. • Collaborate with stakeholders to translate complex business requirements into robust technical solutions. • Drive cloud-native solution strategies, including containerization and CI/CD pipelines within secure environments. • Represent the program in 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 a relevant technical field with 12-15 years of progressive experience, or a Master’s with 10-13 years. • 10+ years of experience in systems architecture, software development, or enterprise IT. • Proven experience designing and implementing complex enterprise architectures within the Intelligence Community. • Deep expertise in cloud architecture (AWS/C2S/IC GovCloud), data integration, and secure multi-domain systems. • Strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST 800-53) and cloud security principles. What's On Offer • Competitive salary range of $131,300.00 - $237,350.00. • Comprehensive benefits package including health, wellness, income protection, paid leave, and retirement. • Opportunity to work on a mission-critical, high-visibility program shaping future intelligence capabilities. • Collaborative work environment with a focus on innovation and continuous improvement. Apply via Haystack today!