Chief Systems Architect

Chief Systems Architect | Ballwin, MO, United States | Hybrid We're hiring for a leading organization within the defense and intelligence sector, renowned for its innovative technology-enabled services and mission software. This employer is dedicated to empowering its customers with cutting-edge tools and strategies to navigate evolving security landscapes and protect critical assets. They foster a dynamic environment that encourages out-of-the-box thinking and a relentless pursuit of mission success. The Role • Serve as the lead technical authority, guiding architectural design, systems integration, and enterprise strategy for a high-visibility geospatial intelligence initiative. • Develop and implement a scalable, secure, and resilient enterprise architecture to support current and future geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) missions. • Provide principal systems architecture and strategic technical advisement 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 GEOINT strategies. • Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions that meet performance, scalability, security, and compliance requirements. • Guide technical decision-making across geographically dispersed teams to ensure consistent design patterns and best practices. 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, solution engineering, or enterprise IT. • Deep expertise in cloud architecture (AWS/C2S/IC GovCloud), data integration, and secure multi-domain systems. • Proven experience designing and implementing complex, mission-critical enterprise architectures within the Intelligence Community. • Familiarity with GEOINT data, relevant tools, infrastructure, and tradecraft. What's On Offer • Opportunity to be a lead architect on a high-impact, high-visibility program. • Collaborate with customer leadership and mission stakeholders to shape future technology roadmaps. • Engage with a team that values innovation and pushing beyond the status quo. • Competitive compensation package with comprehensive benefits. Apply via Haystack today!