IT Systems Architect Senior Principal

BAE Systems • Westminster, CO

2d • $132,962 - $226,035 • Onsite

About The Position

The IT Systems Architect Senior Principal serves as a senior technical architect and leader in the development and implementation of complex, sector-impacting IT systems. This position provides technical leadership and expertise to cross-functional teams, ensuring the design, development, and support of systems that meet business needs and programmatic requirements.

The Operations Strategic Capabilities Unit plays a fundamental role in enabling efficient business and program execution – from strategic capital investments, industrial operations and an efficient supply chain, to state-of-the-art manufacturing and test operations and top-notch facilities management.

Requirements

• Related Bachelor’s and 8 or more years of related experience; or HS Diploma and 12 or more years of related experience.
• Each higher-level degree, i.e., Associate’s, Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for additional years of related experience.
• Related certifications may count towards years of related experience.
• Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education.
• Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.
• Technical leadership experience and capabilities relevant to the business.
• Proven ability to form a vision and implement action plans to achieve that vision.
• Ability to share and transfer technology across organizational boundaries to the benefit of sponsors and the business.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and management skills.
• Experience with service bus technologies (e.g., Azure Service Bus, AWS SQS) and data architecture principles.
• Understanding of system dependencies and technical architecture.
• The applicant must be willing and eligible for submission, depending on program requirements, after an offer is accepted and must be able to maintain the applicable clearance/access.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with IT program management and technical leadership.
• Knowledge of industry trends and innovations in IT.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities and deadlines.
• TOGAF Awareness and understanding.
• Degree in computer science, information technology, or engineering.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and expertise to cross-functional teams, ensuring the design, development, and support of complex IT systems.
• Partner with project managers, chief digital architects, and functional staff to develop and deliver products that meet business needs.
• Collaborate across disciplines, functions, business areas, and major suppliers to effectively support IT across the sector.
• Develop and maintain measures related to technical performance.
• Develop application and technical roadmaps for pillar applications.
• Serve as overall technical point of contact for the project.
• Provide technical stewardship of the development effort for the entire program, ensuring the solution meets programmatic and technical requirements within the allocated technical cost and schedule.
• Understand the overall organization technical architecture and interconnectivity, including system dependencies, to ensure that changes to one system are properly assessed for their impact on other systems.
• Develop and implement technical solutions that meet business needs and programmatic requirements.
• Identify and communicate technical risks and opportunities to stakeholders.
• Influence the design, development, test, and verification of systems.
• Ensure proper application of process based on the size and complexity of the project.
• Design and implement data architecture solutions utilizing service bus technologies to enable seamless data exchange and integration across the sector.
• Develop and maintain data architecture standards, guidelines, and best practices to ensure data consistency, integrity, and security.
• Collaborate with data stakeholders to identify data requirements and develop data architecture solutions that meet business needs.
• Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

Benefits

• health, dental, and vision insurance
• health savings accounts
• a 401(k) savings plan
• disability coverage
• life and accident insurance
• employee assistance program
• a legal plan
• discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
• paid time off
• paid holidays
• paid parental leave
• military leave
• bereavement leave
• any applicable federal and state sick leave
• company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior