Chief Systems Architect

Chief Systems Architect | Earth City, MO, United States | Hybrid | $131,300.00 - $237,350.00 This employer is a leading technology and services company supporting defense and intelligence customers with advanced solutions in cyber, logistics, and decision analytics. They focus on providing cutting-edge tools and technologies to help clients navigate an evolving security landscape and protect critical assets. The organization is seeking a visionary Chief Systems Architect to drive the technical direction of a high-profile geospatial intelligence initiative. 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. • Collaborate with various stakeholders, including customer leadership and cross-functional teams, to translate business needs into scalable, secure, and resilient technical solutions. • Drive cloud-native solution strategies, including containerization and CI/CD pipelines in secure environments. • Conduct architecture reviews and provide governance to ensure compliance with federal enterprise architecture frameworks, cybersecurity mandates, and cloud adoption strategies. 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 experience, or a Master's with 10-13 years. • 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. • Proven experience designing and managing complex, mission-critical enterprise architectures within the Intelligence Community. • Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to lead cross-organizational collaboration and present complex technical concepts effectively. What's On Offer • Opportunity to serve as the principal systems architect and strategic technical advisor on a high-visibility initiative. • Work with advanced technologies and contribute to critical national security missions. • Collaboration with geographically dispersed Agile teams and participation in SAFe ceremonies. • Professional development through exposure to emerging technologies and architectural pattern definition. Apply via Haystack today!