Systems Architect

Job Title: Systems Architect (GCCS / JPES)

Location(s): Fort Meade Maryland

Hours: Regular Full-Time

Salary Range: $143k/yr - $180k/yr

Clearance Requirements: This position requires a current and active TS/SCI clearance

What you will be doing:

We are seeking a highly skilled Systems Architect with deep expertise in Global Command and Control System (GCCS) and Joint Planning and Execution Services (JPES) to support mission-critical Department of Defense (DoD) command and control (C2) environments. This role will lead the design integration and evolution of distributed secure and data-driven architectures supporting joint warfighting capabilities across strategic operational and tactical domains.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect and design end-to-end C2 systems integrating GCCS JPES and related mission applications
• Lead system-of-systems engineering across joint interagency and coalition environments
• Define and implement data integration and fusion strategies across DISA and Combatant Command systems
• Develop cloud-enabled and hybrid architectures supporting both enterprise and DDIL (Disconnected Degraded Intermittent Low-bandwidth) environments
• Ensure compliance with DoD Zero Trust Architecture RMF and Cross Domain Solution (CDS) requirements
• Translate operational requirements into scalable technical architectures and design artifacts (OV-1 SV-1 SV-6 etc.)
• Provide technical leadership in DevSecOps environments (e.g. Platform One Kubernetes-based ecosystems)
• Support AI/ML-enabled data analytics integration into C2 workflows and decision support tools
• Interface with stakeholders across DISA Joint Staff Combatant Commands and Service Components
• Lead technical reviews architecture boards and design decision processes

Position Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

Experience:

• 10 years of experience in DoD systems engineering or architecture roles
• Demonstrated experience with:
  • GCCS (GCCS-J GCCS-M or GCCS-A) architectures and data flows
  • JPES / JOPES modernization efforts
  • C2 systems integration within Combatant Commands or Joint environments
• Strong understanding of:
  • DoDAF framework and architecture artifacts
  • DISA infrastructure and enterprise services
  • Zero Trust RMF and cybersecurity architectures
• Experience designing systems in cloud (AWS GovCloud Azure Government) and hybrid environments
• Familiarity with Cross Domain Solutions (CDS) and multi-level security (MLS) architectures

Education:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Computer Science Information Systems or related field (Masters preferred)

Knowledge/Skills:

• AWS/Azure AI/ML Specialty
• Security / CISSP (DoD 8570/8140 compliant)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting DISA programs (e.g. GSM-O GCCS-J modernization JADC2 initiatives)
• Knowledge of Joint Operational Planning Process (JOPP) and execution workflows
• Experience with data fabrics APIs and event-driven architectures
• Familiarity with AI/ML integration in DoD decision-support systems
• Certifications:
  • INCOSE CSEP / ESEP
  • AWS/Azure Architect certifications
  • DoD 8570/8140 (Security CISSP etc.)

Core Competencies:

• Strategic thinking with mission-focused architecture design
• Ability to operate in complex classified environments
• Strong communication skills across technical and operational stakeholders
• Proven leadership in multi-contractor matrixed environments

Physical Demands

This is largely a sedentary role; however some filing is required. The ability to move files open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary would be required.

Why JASINT

At JASINT we proudly boast a together we can attitude. That is only possible with a strong talented team. Our goal is to answer the call to provide top mission and Warfighter support at all levels and thats why we are seeking you!

We understand and respect the dedication and sacrifice required to serve our nations greatest efforts and our commitment in turn is to Support You!

JASINT cares about your work-life balance and offers competitive benefits to help you at every stage of your personal and professional life by providing the following: Retirement/401k with an employer match employer-paid health dental vision for employees flexible spending accounts (HSA/FSA) company partially funded HSA STD/LTD professional development tuition and certification reimbursement spot award recognition PTO Floating Holidays.

*** JASINT offers internal and external referral bonuses for all cleared exceptional talent we hire! Friends of yours are friends of JASINT! ***

JASINT provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race color ancestry national origin gender sexual orientation marital status religion age disability gender identity genetic testing results or military service. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment including hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leave of absence compensation and training.

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