Senior System Architect (Cyber)

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

2d•$125,000 - $145,000•Onsite

About The Position

E&M Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Senior System Architect (Cyber) to support USSTRATCOM at Offutt AFB, Nebraska. The role supports a combatant command whose responsibilities include strategic deterrence, nuclear operations, Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications (NC3), enterprise operations, Joint Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations (JEMSO), global strike, and missile threat assessment. USSTRATCOM’s communications capability supports its mission around the clock, year-round. The Senior System Architect designs and defines architectures for new and existing computer systems, ensuring scalability, security, and alignment with mission requirements. The role supports architecture and engineering efforts by developing, integrating, and validating solutions across systems, networks, applications, and data environments. It also contributes to system deployments, upgrades, configuration, testing, troubleshooting, and operational support across complex enterprise environments. The position works with software developers, network engineers, cybersecurity teams, and project managers to integrate systems and improve their performance, reliability, and operational efficiency. Responsibilities include producing architecture diagrams, specifications, documentation, and operational standards, and maintaining system software, platform components, and data interactions. The position is full-time and may require travel up to 20%.

Requirements

At least 8 years of systems engineering, cybersecurity architecture, systems integration, or related experience, and 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 (A&E), 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 Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 8.x or later, Red Hat OpenShift, and Ansible Automation Platform (AAP).
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 for complex systems, infrastructure, and operational environments.
Familiarity with HTML, scripting languages, web technologies, and enterprise application integration patterns.
Cross-functional experience or working knowledge in 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 (ELK).
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to collaborate across engineering, software development, cybersecurity, infrastructure, and mission operations teams.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must have and be capable of maintaining a U.S. Department of Defense clearance; must have an active TS/SCI clearance and be able to obtain a CI Poly.

Responsibilities

Design and define architectures for new and 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 functional system architectures and integration points.
Support system deployments, upgrades, and configuration 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 on system integration.
Conduct engineering assessments to improve enterprise-system performance, reliability, and operational efficiency.
Maintain system software, platform components, and data interactions for stable operation.