System Architect - Senior

Nationwide IT Services • Fairfax, VA

9d • Remote

About The Position

Nationwide IT Services (NIS) is seeking a Senior System Architect for a potential opportunity. The selected candidate will design and develop enterprise system architectures—including software, hardware, and communication components—to support current requirements and anticipate future cross-functional needs.

Requirements

• BA/BS degree.
• At least ten (10) years of relevant system architecture experience.
• Active Top Secret (TS) clearance.

Responsibilities

• Identify, assess, and recommend solutions to meet functional and technical requirements, including hardware/software updates or upgrades.
• Develop high-level system design diagrams and architectural documentation.
• Ensure compliance with common operating environment standards.
• Analyze workflow, organizational, and planning issues and develop effective corrective actions.
• Ensure system compatibility and compliance with open systems architecture standards, including OSI and ISO reference models.
• Apply relevant standards—such as IEEE Open Systems Environment (OSE)—to support implementation and specification of Information Management (IM) solutions across application platforms, APIs, and external environments/software applications.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid holidays and PTO (sick/vacation)
• Commuter benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Educational reimbursement
• Pet insurance

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees