Journeyman System Architect (Cyber)

E&M Technologies, Inc.•Bellevue Second IV Precinct, NE

2d•$90,000 - $105,000•Onsite

About The Position

E&M Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Journeyman System Architect (Cyber) to support USSTRATCOM at Offutt AFB, Nebraska. USSTRATCOM’s mission spans strategic deterrence, nuclear operations and command and control, enterprise operations, joint electromagnetic spectrum operations, global strike, and missile threat assessment. The role supports the systems and communications that are foundational to carrying out this mission. The architect designs and defines secure, scalable system architectures aligned with mission requirements and supports architecture and engineering efforts across systems, networks, applications, and data environments. The position includes analyzing requirements, supporting deployments and upgrades in Linux and Windows environments, documenting architectures and standards, troubleshooting complex systems, supporting testing and acceptance, and collaborating across engineering, cybersecurity, software, and mission teams. The role also contributes to engineering assessments and ongoing maintenance of system software, platform components, and data interactions. The position is full-time, based at Offutt AFB, NE, with travel of up to 20%. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and have an active TS/SCI clearance; the role also requires the ability to obtain a CI polygraph. ITIL Foundations v4/v5 and DoD 8140 certification may be obtained after hire within the stated timeframes if not already held.

Requirements

At least 5 years of systems engineering, cybersecurity architecture, systems integration, or related experience, together with a BA/BS in computer science, information technology, data management, or a related field.
ITIL Foundations v4/v5 certificate, or ability to obtain it within 9 months.
DoD 8140 certification, or ability to obtain it within 6 months.
Experience in systems architecture, architecture and engineering, large-scale solution design, and end-to-end system lifecycle support, including architecture diagrams, deployment and configuration documentation, engineering specifications, and technical implementation plans.
Proficiency with SQL, Java, Python, Linux, system software, infrastructure troubleshooting, and operational support in complex enterprise environments.
Hands-on experience with Linux enterprise technologies, including RHEL 8.x or later, Red Hat OpenShift, and Ansible Automation Platform.
Experience designing, deploying, administering, and troubleshooting Kubernetes-based environments, including Rancher/RKE, Helm charts, and related orchestration tools.
Familiarity with Docker, Podman, container image management, and containerized application deployment.
Experience developing and maintaining automation using Ansible, Python, Jenkins, scripting, and related CI/CD tools.
Knowledge of database interactions, reporting workflows, application integrations, data flows, middleware frameworks, and system documentation.
Strong analytical, testing, troubleshooting, and diagnostic skills in complex systems and operational environments.
Familiarity with HTML, scripting languages, web technologies, and enterprise application integration patterns.
Cross-functional experience or working knowledge of Windows environments, networking, cybersecurity, and infrastructure operations.
Experience with geospatial and mapping software, including ESRI tools and platforms.
Familiarity with enterprise logging, monitoring, and analytics platforms, including Splunk, Logstash, Kibana, and Elastic Stack.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to collaborate across engineering, software development, cybersecurity, infrastructure, and mission operations teams.
U.S. citizenship.
Current and active TS/SCI clearance and ability to obtain a CI polygraph.
Minimum qualifications must be included in the applicant’s resume to be selected as a candidate.

Responsibilities

Design and define system architectures for new or existing computer systems, ensuring scalability, security, and alignment with mission requirements.
Support architecture and engineering efforts by developing, integrating, and validating solutions across systems, networks, applications, and data environments.
Analyze operational and business requirements to design efficient system architectures and integration points.
Support deployments, upgrades, and configuration activities across Linux and Windows environments.
Develop architecture diagrams, system specifications, operational standards, and other detailed documentation.
Troubleshoot complex issues across infrastructure, middleware, database, and application layers.
Support system testing, validation, and acceptance activities to ensure readiness and compliance.
Collaborate with software developers, network engineers, cybersecurity teams, and project managers to support system integration.
Conduct engineering assessments to improve enterprise system performance, reliability, and operational efficiency.
Maintain system software, platform components, and data interactions to support stable operation.