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Sr. Systems Architect

CGI


Job Location:

Fairfax, VA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 6 September 2026 (10 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 4 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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Position Description:

CGI is seeking a Senior Systems Architect to lead enterprise technical architecture supporting modernization and sustainment of . The Architect will design secure scalable highly available systems aligned to federal security frameworks and Library of Congress (LOC) enterprise standards. The role partners closely with engineering product and security teams to ensure architecture aligns with mission objectives modernization priorities and LOCs technical environment.

Your future duties and responsibilities:

Lead architecture design for complex public-facing mission-critical systems.

Develop technical standards patterns integration approaches and modernization roadmaps.

Ensure all system designs align with federal security frameworks and LOC compliance requirements.

Conduct design reviews risk assessments performance tuning and technical oversight.

Support production operations through troubleshooting diagnostics and system optimization.

Produce and maintain architectural documentation including diagrams patterns and standards.

Advise stakeholders on cloud readiness modernization strategies and emerging technologies.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

U.S. Citizenship

Bachelors degree in Computer Science Engineering or related field

8-11 years of experience designing and implementing enterprise systems

Demonstrated experience designing secure scalable systems in federal environments

Proficient in web applications web infrastructure (servers network appliances)

Proficient with security databases and APIs

Proficient with Agile methodology

Proficient in languages such as Java and Python

Proficient in MySQL Mongo DB Solr and OracleExperience with secure coding practices and federal software development environments

Experience with PHP (/Symfony) Angular and NodeStrong understanding of federal security frameworks and compliance requirements

Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences

Desired Qualifications

Experience with cloud platforms (AWS Azure GCP)

Familiarity with modern JavaScript frameworks containerization and API-first design

What you can expect from us:

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You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. Thats why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our companys strategy and direction.

Your work creates value. Youll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas embrace new opportunities and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.

Youll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. Youll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.

Come join our teamone of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.

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CGI will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about discussed or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge (b) in furtherance of an investigation proceeding hearing or action including an investigation conducted by the employer or (c) consistent with CGIs legal duty to furnish information.


Required Experience:

Senior IC


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