Systems Architecture SME

Galapagos Federal Systems LLC.•Washington, DC

1d•$175,000 - $185,000

About The Position

Galapagos Federal Systems LLC is seeking an enthusiastic and well-qualified individual to fill the Systems Architecture SME position. This role offers the opportunity to work with a diverse and talented group of individuals committed to driving success. The ideal candidate will provide senior-level technical leadership and expertise support. This role is generally recognized as an industry leader in their technical domain and is sought out for expert guidance, analysis, and solutions to highly complex technical and architectural challenges. The Systems Architecture SME serves as a trusted advisor to executive-level project teams, program leadership, and government stakeholders, providing technical direction, architectural alternatives, and strategic recommendations across complex IT, cyber, communications, and systems integration initiatives.

Requirements

Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) security clearance
15+ years of progressive technical experience, including experience as a senior technical expert, lead engineer, or enterprise architect within Department of Defense (DoD) or Intelligence Community (IC) environments
Demonstrated ability to solve highly complex, enterprise-level technical challenges
Deep expertise in one or more of the following technical domains Cybersecurity, Systems architecture, Network engineering, Systems integration, Software engineering, or Security engineering
Experience advising senior government leadership, program executives, and executive stakeholders on technical strategy and enterprise solutions
Experience supporting large-scale, mission-critical enterprise systems
Experience supporting enterprise and Intelligence Community mission architectures
Ability to mentor and provide technical leadership to senior engineers, architects, and technical teams
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline
Equivalent experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree
Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in a technical field
CISSP
CASP+
CAP (Certified Authorization Professional)
TOGAF or other enterprise architecture certifications
Cloud architecture certifications (AWS, Azure, etc.), if applicable

Responsibilities

Serve as a recognized technical authority and industry leader in a specialized area of systems architecture or information technology
Provide expert analysis, research, and advisory support for exceptionally complex technical problems and processes
Act as a technical expert on executive-level project teams, delivering technical direction, Architecture interpretations, Alternative solution recommendations
Provide expertise in one or more IT domains, such as Cybersecurity and security engineering, Information systems architecture, Telecommunications and network systems design, Systems integration and implementation, Software development methodologies, Communications and network systems management
Perform highly specialized technical tasks involving advanced and emerging technologies
Serve as a technical consultant to one or multiple projects within area of expertise
Support architecture reviews, design decisions, and technology trade studies
Coordinate with contract management and government personnel to ensure technical problems are clearly defined, Solutions meet customer and mission requirements
Support development of technical strategies, roadmaps, and architectural standards
Ensure solutions align with DoD, IC, and DIA security and compliance requirements