All hired employees are expected to have experience with Microsoft Copilot and / or an approved equivalent AI solution.
Integration Architect Summary: Serves as the System Architect by defining and communicating the system architecture, solution enablers, non-functional requirements, integration approach, and technical roadmap needed to deliver secure, scalable, and adaptable capability across technologies.
Required Skills:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Appian Certified Lead Developer; AWS certified preferred; CompTIA Security+
- 8+ years of systems architecture experience supporting DoD environments, including enterprise architecture, systems integration, application modernization, Appian-based solution delivery, Architecture Decision Record governance, integration patterns, and secure cloud-based enterprise solutions
- Experience with Appian connected systems and integrations; defining interface-control documents, API contracts, canonical data models, authentication and authorization patterns, error handling, retries, idempotency, monitoring, performance, and integration testing.
- Ability to define technical standards and oversee implementation across the development lifecycle
- Experience with system integration, application modernization, and data architecture
- Experience supporting cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure)
- Demonstrated experience supporting cloud-based environments, with foundational knowledge of leading platforms and associated services.
- Working knowledge of AI concepts and practical applications
Desired Qualifications:
- Advanced cloud, architecture, or Appian certifications are preferred
- Experience with Army or DoD enterprise systems, Appian-first design approaches, data architecture, and long-range modernization planning is strongly desired
Responsibilities:
- Define and govern ACWS integration architecture, standards, patterns, and interface roadmap.
- Design secure APIs, Appian integrations, connected systems, data exchanges, and event-driven interfaces.
- Maintain interface-control documents, API contracts, mappings, schemas, and system-of-record responsibilities.
- Establish integration requirements for security, availability, performance, monitoring, error handling, and recovery.
- Coordinate integration design and testing across application, data, cloud, cybersecurity, and external-system teams.
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The posted salary range is a good-faith estimate. Actual compensation will be based on the selected candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and other job-related factors.
Many of DSA's positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. DSA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. DSA is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status. DSA requires background checks , where permitted , by law. DSA is an E-Verify Employer.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field
- Appian Certified Lead Developer certification
- AWS certification
- CompTIA Security+ certification
- 8+ years of systems architecture experience supporting DoD environments
- Experience with enterprise architecture, systems integration, application modernization, Appian-based solution delivery, Architecture Decision Record governance, integration patterns, and secure cloud-based enterprise solutions
- Experience with Appian connected systems and integrations
- Experience defining interface-control documents, API contracts, canonical data models, authentication and authorization patterns, error handling, retries, idempotency, monitoring, performance, and integration testing
- Ability to define technical standards and oversee implementation across the development lifecycle
- Experience with system integration, application modernization, and data architecture
- Experience supporting cloud environments such as AWS or Azure
- Working knowledge of AI concepts and practical applications
- Experience with Microsoft Copilot or an approved equivalent AI solution
- Advanced cloud, architecture, or Appian certifications
- Experience supporting Army or DoD enterprise systems, Appian-first design approaches, data architecture, and long-range modernization planning
What We Do
Data Systems Analysts, Inc. (DSA) is a 100% employee-owned company providing mission-essential information technology solutions for Defense, Federal Government, Academia, and Commercial customers. Established in 1963, DSA specializes in systems engineering and integration, software development, data analytics, cyber operations, and critical infrastructure intelligence systems to help customers achieve sensitive, mission-critical goals.
