Senior-level Systems Architects guide the design and development of solutions for complex applications problems, API design, data services, platform services, cloud services and infrastructure services to meet user requirements and align to strategic goals and the Enterprise Architecture.
Duties may include:
• Guides Mid-Level and Junior-Level systems architects in the design, development, maintenance, and documentation of solution architectures ensuring traceability to the Enterprise architecture and Enterprise requirements.
• Guides the analysis of user requirements, procedures, and problems to automate or improve existing systems and review computer system capabilities, workflow, and scheduling limitations.
• Guides Mid-level and Junior-level systems architects in the development of proposed changes to the solutions architecture design based on analysis of requirements and new technology.
Required Experience:
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Engineering Management, Management Information Systems, or related STEM degree program, or related equivalent additional experience of 4 years with no degree or 2 years with a non-STEM degree.
• 12+ years of experience working in government or industry in relevant work areas including: Enterprise Architecture, Solution Architecture, Data Architecture, Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF), or Intelligence Community’s (IC) Program Architecture Guidance (PAG).
• Previous NGA and/or NSG/ASG program/project work experience
• Previous IC or DoD program/project work experience
Desired Qualifications:
• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Engineering Management, Management Information Systems, or related STEM degree program.
• Working knowledge of Model-Based Systems Engineering, processes, tools and languages.
• Federated Enterprise Architect Certifications: Certified Enterprise Architect
SHINE Systems is an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Engineering Management, Management Information Systems, or a related STEM field; equivalent additional experience may substitute
- 12+ years of relevant experience in enterprise architecture, solution architecture, data architecture, DoDAF, or IC Program Architecture Guidance
- Previous NGA and/or NSG/ASG program or project work experience
- Previous Intelligence Community or Department of Defense program or project work experience
- Master's degree in a related STEM field
- Working knowledge of Model-Based Systems Engineering processes, tools, and languages
- Federated Enterprise Architect Certification
What We Do
SHINE Systems is a professional services and consulting firm supporting government, defense, intelligence, and civilian missions. Founded as a decision-analytics consultancy, it delivers data analytics, technology integration, cybersecurity and IT, executive, mission, and programmatic support. The company develops actionable solutions, provides systems and infrastructure expertise, and supports national-security customers and federal agencies in the United States and internationally across diverse operational environments.







