Systems Architect

Posted 15 Days Ago
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Norfolk, VA
75K-157K Annually
Senior level
Information Technology
The Role
The Systems Architect will design system architectures that integrate software, hardware, and communications to meet both current and future requirements. Responsibilities include creating high-level design documentation, ensuring compliance with architectural standards, leading technical projects, and providing guidance to development teams.
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Systems Architect

Job Category: Information Technology

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Secret

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Continental US

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The Opportunity:

Join CACI as the prime contractor on a growing program supporting NAVSEA 03D3 Digital Program Office as a Systems Architect supporting the Navy Maintenance and Modernization Enterprise Solution (NMMES), a mission-critical program that supports over 45,000 users executing naval ship and submarine maintenance operations worldwide.

Responsibilities:

  • Design architecture including software, hardware, and communications to support total requirements

  • Provide for present and future cross-functional requirements and interfaces

  • Identify, assess, and present options for meeting functional and technical requirements

  • Design high-level system diagrams and architectural documentation

  • Ensure systems comply with open systems architecture standards

  • Evaluate and solve problems of workflows, organization, and planning

  • Develop architectural solutions that integrate legacy and modern systems

  • Research, identify, select, and test technology products

  • Establish and implement technology integration strategies

  • Stay current with industry trends and new technologies

  • Work on advanced, complex technical projects

  • Provide architectural guidance to development teams

Qualifications:

Required:

  • Must be a US Citizen with an active Secret clearance

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
  • At least 5 years of experience in systems architecture

  • Strong knowledge of enterprise architecture principles

  • Experience with architectural frameworks and patterns

  • Understanding of system integration concepts

  • Experience with technology evaluation and selection

Desired:

  • Experience with DoD/Navy programs

  • Knowledge of DoD architectural frameworks

  • Cloud architecture experience

  • SAFe certification

  • Security architecture expertise

  • Experience with legacy system modernization

  • Knowledge of microservices architecture

  • Understanding of DevSecOps practices

Additional Information:

This position offers an opportunity to shape the technical architecture of critical Navy maintenance systems. The ideal candidate will combine strong architectural expertise with strategic thinking and excellent communication skills.

Success in this role requires:

  • Strong architectural design skills

  • Strategic thinking abilities

  • Excellent communication capabilities

  • Technical leadership experience

  • Problem-solving expertise

  • Innovation mindset

Note: Position supports NMMES software suite which includes both legacy software applications and current web application technologies running on multiple operating systems.

Key Success Factors:

  • Enterprise architecture expertise

  • Technology evaluation skills

  • Solution design capabilities

  • Documentation abilities

  • Stakeholder management

  • Innovation focus

The role requires someone who can:

  • Design complex system architectures

  • Evaluate technology solutions

  • Develop integration strategies

  • Guide technical decisions

  • Document architectural designs

  • Balance innovation with stability

  • Work with diverse stakeholders

Special Requirements:

  • Must be able to obtain and maintain required security clearances

  • Must understand DoD architectural requirements

  • Must maintain technical currency

  • Must be able to work with classified systems when required

Technical Focus Areas:

  • Enterprise architecture

  • System integration

  • Technology evaluation

  • Security architecture

  • Performance optimization

  • Scalability planning

  • Innovation research

This role provides an opportunity to influence the technical direction of major Navy systems while working with cutting-edge technologies and solving complex architectural challenges.

Professional Growth:

  • Advanced architectural experience

  • DoD-specific expertise

  • Innovation leadership

  • Strategic planning

  • Technical direction setting

  • Cross-functional collaboration

  • Emerging technology exposure

The position offers the chance to work on complex, mission-critical systems while driving architectural excellence and innovation in a dynamic environment.

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What You Can Expect:

 

A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.

 

An environment of trust.

CACI takes pride in fostering a diverse and accessible culture where every individual feels supported to chart their own path. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

 

A focus on continuous growth.

Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.

 

Your potential is limitless. So is ours.

Learn more about CACI here.

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Pay Range: There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Learn more here.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$74,600-$156,700

CACI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.

Top Skills

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The Company
Bristol
17,673 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 1962

What We Do

CACI’s approximately 23,000 talented employees are vigilant in providing the unique expertise and distinctive technology that address our customers’ greatest enterprise and mission challenges. Our culture of good character, innovation, and excellence drives our success and earns us recognition as a Fortune World's Most Admired Company. As a member of the Fortune 1000 Largest Companies, the Russell 1000 Index, and the S&P MidCap 400 Index, we consistently deliver strong shareholder value. Visit us at www.caci.com.

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