The Role
The System Architect will design and document GIS architectures, guide integrations, ensure compliance with security frameworks, and provide operational support.
Summary Generated by Built In
cFocus Software seeks a System Architect to join our program supporting the United States Secret Services (USSS). This position is remote. This position requires the ability a Public Trust clearance.
Qualifications:
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience).
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in system architecture, enterprise IT, or GIS system design.
- Demonstrated experience designing and supporting enterprise GIS architectures.
- Expert knowledge of ESRI ArcGIS Enterprise environments and components.
- Strong experience with system integration, infrastructure design, and cloud/on‑prem hybrid environments.
- Experience supporting federal cybersecurity requirements including FISMA, ATO, POA&M, and CVE remediation.
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure‑as‑code, and automation frameworks.
- Ability to produce clear technical architecture documentation and diagrams.
- Experience working in Agile development environments.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Tier 4a / BI background investigation.
- Lead Enterprise GIS architecture design across SELC phases: planning, requirements, design, development, integration, testing, implementation, operations, and disposition.
- Design and document GIS system architectures using open standards, COTS solutions, and approved technologies.
- Coordinate with project managers, infrastructure teams, software developers, cybersecurity teams, and stakeholders to produce integrated technical designs.
- Design scalable and secure hosting environments, including on‑premises and cloud‑based GIS infrastructure.
- Develop architecture for data storage, backup, disaster recovery, system resiliency, and high availability.
- Define and oversee infrastructure‑as‑code, CI/CD pipelines, and automated monitoring solutions.
- Ensure GIS architectures comply with DHS and USSS security frameworks, including FISMA, ATO, POA&M, and vulnerability remediation requirements.
- Support Authority to Operate (ATO) documentation, security assessments, and continuous monitoring activities.
- Provide architectural guidance for integration of ESRI ArcGIS Enterprise components, custom applications, and external systems.
- Support integration and testing activities, including design validation, technical reviews, and acceptance criteria.
- Maintain and update system architecture documentation, diagrams, and configuration baselines.
- Provide Tier 3 operational support for enterprise GIS environments, including incident response and system optimization.
Top Skills
Ci/Cd
Esri Arcgis Enterprise
Infrastructure-As-Code
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The Company
What We Do
Established in 2006, cFocus Software automates FedRAMP compliance and develops government chatbots for the Azure Government Cloud, Office 365, and SharePoint.
cFocus Software is the exclusive vendor of ATO (Authority To Operate) as a Service™, which automates FedRAMP compliance for the Azure Government Cloud and Office 365.
Contact Us for a demo of ATO as a Service™ or a FREE government chatbot proof of concept project today!
