Information Systems Architect

Modoc Tribal Enterprises Authority•Scott AFB, IL

2d•$60,000 - $85,000

About The Position

Red Cedar TG is seeking a dynamic, proactive, and self-starting Information Systems Architect to design, implement, and maintain application systems and/or IT infrastructure. The role provides an architectural framework for information system development, maintenance, and enhancement, and translates user and process requirements into high-quality deliverables. The architect works closely with developers and engineers to plan application road maps, align development plans, and support effective integration across information systems and IT infrastructure. The position also monitors technological advancements, evaluates the effects of system changes, and analyzes systems and conducts usability testing to support performance, reliability, scalability, and security. The salary range is $60,000–$85,000 annually, depending on geographic location, qualifications, and experience. Red Cedar TG will work with otherwise qualified candidates to help them obtain required certifications, such as CompTIA Security+, ITIL, and CISSP.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an IT or related discipline; work experience may be substituted.
3–5 years of experience; work experience may be substituted.
Ability to obtain a U.S. government Secret clearance.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work individually and with cross-functional teams.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Air Mobility Command (AMC), U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM), or Army Transportation Command (ARTRANS) business, C2, or IT systems.
Exposure to IT systems requirements, analysis, and engineering.
Experience with Microsoft Office and Visio.
Exposure to enterprise architecture frameworks such as DoD Architecture Framework (DoDAF), Federal Enterprise Architecture Framework (FEAF), or The Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF).
Exposure to Business Process Modeling Notation, flow charting, or other process-mapping approaches.

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and maintain the organization’s application systems and/or IT infrastructure.
Provide an architectural framework for information system development, maintenance, and enhancement efforts.
Understand user and process requirements and ensure they can be achieved through high-quality deliverables.
Work with developers and engineers to develop application road maps, align development plans, and ensure effective integration among information systems and IT infrastructure.
Monitor technological advancements to ensure solutions are continuously improved, supported, and aligned with industry and company standards and emerging business requirements.
Understand interactions among systems, applications, and services in the environment, and evaluate the impact of changes or additions.
Analyze systems and perform usability testing to ensure performance and reliability, enhance scalability, and meet security requirements.