Systems Architect

CGI•Arlington, VA

22d•$100,000 - $200,000•Hybrid

About The Position

CGI Federal has an exciting opportunity for a Systems Architect within our Intel sector advancing the national security mission through cutting edge technology. You must have a passion for keeping pace with rapidly evolving technology advancements and leveraging your knowledge on a highly collaborative team to deliver state-of-the-art capabilities. The Systems Architect job description involves designing, implementing, and overseeing complex IT systems by analyzing business needs, developing high-level architectural blueprints, and ensuring hardware, software, and network components integrate effectively for scalability, security, and reliability. Key responsibilities include creating technical roadmaps, conducting feasibility studies, guiding development teams, staying updated on technology trends, and communicating technical concepts to stakeholders. Systems Architects act as a crucial link between technical and business goals, focusing on the integrity, growth, and performance of the overall IT infrastructure. CGI Federal is growing its high-performance team whose members share a passion for building high-quality, scalable, advanced IT solutions in a collaborative, fast-paced, outcome-driven mission. This position is located in USA VA Arlington, however, a hybrid working model is acceptable.

Requirements

Education and/or Experience: Bachelor’s degree and/or 2 to 5 years of experience
Security Clearance: TS/SCI required with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI with Poly highly desired
Deep understanding of both hardware and software components.
Broad knowledge of network design, databases, and system servers.
Ability to translate business goals into technical solutions.
Proficiency in various system architectures, including integrated, distributed, pooled, and converged models.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
Education and/or Experience: Bachelor’s degree and/or 10+ years of experience
Security Clearance: TS/SCI required with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI with Poly highly desired
Deep understanding of both hardware and software components.
Broad knowledge of network design, databases, and system servers.
Ability to translate business goals into technical solutions.
Proficiency in various system architectures, including integrated, distributed, pooled, and converged models.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

System Design & Architecture: Leading the design and documentation of system architectures for new projects and products.
Feasibility & Risk Analysis: Evaluating the technical feasibility and potential risks of proposed system designs.
Technical Roadmaps: Developing and maintaining long-term technical roadmaps for system evolution and modernization.
Scalability & Performance: Ensuring systems are designed to handle high volumes of data and traffic and perform efficiently.
Integration & Integrity: Overseeing the initial design and ongoing integration of applications and ensuring the overall integrity of the systems.
Technology Evaluation: Researching and assessing emerging technologies to determine their potential impact and suitability for the organization.
Collaboration & Mentorship: Providing technical guidance and mentorship to development and engineering teams throughout the software development lifecycle.
Security & Reliability: Designing and implementing measures to ensure the security, integrity, and availability of systems.
Stakeholder Communication: Clearly communicating complex technical concepts and strategies to both technical and non-technical audiences, including management and end-users.