Koniag Professional Servicesa Koniag Government Services company is seeking a Systems Architect withKPSand our government customer in the DC Metro area.This position requires the candidate to be able to obtain a Public Trust.This position is for a Future New Business Opportunity.
We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health dental and vision insurance 401K with company matching flexible spending accounts paid holidays three weeks paid time off and more.
The Systems Architect plays a crucial role in designing and developing enterprise-wide or large-scale information systems ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices. This position requires a strong technical background extensive experience in systems architecture and the ability to lead and direct a team of professionals.
Essential Functions Responsibilities & Duties may include but are not limited to:
The Systems Architect will be responsible for the following tasks:
- Establish system information requirements by analyzing the information provided by engineers in the development of enterprise-wide or large-scale information systems.
- Design system architecture including software hardware and communications components to support the total requirements and ensure compatibility with present and future cross-functional requirements and interfaces.
- Ensure that the designed systems are compatible and in compliance with standards for open systems architectures such as the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) and ISO reference models as well as profiles of standards like the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) Open Systems Environment (OSE) reference model.
- Ensure that the common operating environment is compliant with the Agencys enterprise architecture and applicable reference models.
- Evaluate analytically and systematically problems related to workflows organization and planning and develop appropriate corrective actions.
- Provide daily supervision and direction to staff ensuring effective team collaboration and adherence to project objectives.
- Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies industry trends and best practices in systems architecture and design.
- Collaborate with stakeholders including project managers developers and subject matter experts to ensure system requirements are met and align with business objectives.
- Participate in the development and implementation of system testing deployment and maintenance strategies.
- Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards regulations and security protocols throughout the system development lifecycle.
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
Education:
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology Engineering or a related field.
- Ability to obtain a Public Trust
Work Experience Knowledge Skills & Abilities:
- Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in systems architecture design and development.
- Level I (DB01) experience with expertise in establishing system information requirements designing architectures and ensuring compliance with industry standards and reference models.
- Strong technical background and proficiency in programming languages operating systems and database management systems.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and resolve complex technical issues.
- Strong leadership and team management skills with the ability to supervise and direct staff effectively.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
- Knowledge of industry best practices standards and regulations related to systems architecture and information systems development.
- Familiarity with enterprise architecture frameworks and methodologies.
Desired Skills and Competencies:
- Experience with office equipment (e.g. copiers postage meters audio/visual)
- Knowledge of database management reporting and data entry procedures
- Problem-solving skills and ability to work independently
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook)
Office Location and Travel:
- The place of performance will be Primary place of performance shall be performed at ACF Headquarters located in Washington D.C. Rockville MD.
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The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race color religion creed sex sexual orientation gender or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification) national origin age disability military/veteran status marital status genetic information or any other factor protected by law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment promotion wages benefits and all other privileges terms and conditions of employment.
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Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical professional and operational solutions. KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long-term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers employees and native communities. For more information please visit. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. Shareholder Preference in accordance with Public Law 88-352