Senior Systems Architect - Secret Cleared

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking an Senior Systems Architect to join a Federal Program located at Scott Air Force Base. The Senior Systems Architect will provide industry-leading solutions to the federal government with a focus on cloud infrastructure and engineering, cybersecurity, and large systems integration.

Responsibilities of the Senior Systems Architect:

• Support a specialized enterprise architecture team in the design, development, and evaluation of proof‑of‑concept (PoC) solutions that enhance the creation, automation, and validation of enterprise architecture artifacts, and business process models
• Translate mission, operational, and architectural requirements into authoritative enterprise architecture products that support decision‑making and regulatory compliance
• Prepare and maintain defect reports, track corrective actions, and provide clear status reporting on test activities and outcomes
• Perform analysis and validation of complex architectural, process, and integration issues impacting enterprise systems and information exchange
• Produce and deliver high‑quality documentation, briefings, and analytical products using Microsoft Office applications in support of the USTRANSCOM Enterprise Architecture team
• Lead configuration and change control activities to ensure architectural integrity and alignment with approved baselines and governance processes

Qualifications of the Senior Systems Architect:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology (or equivalent experience - in related fields can substitute a degree)
• Secret Security Clearance (or higher)
• IAM Level I or better (e.g., Security+)
• 10+ years of experience in systems architecture or Business Process Mapping 
• Able to recognize the business process, organizational issues, and opportunities.
• Able to identify and make moderate Business Process and Organizational improvement recommendations.
• Able to participate in Business Process Mapping (BPM) sessions and document process flows in Visio or another relevant BPM tool.
• Self-motivated, with some experienced working in a self-directed way in an ambiguous business environment.
• Experience working directly with business stakeholders.
• Exceptional communication skills and the ability to communicate appropriately at all levels of the organization; this includes written and verbal communications as well as visualizations and presentations.
• Able to lead moderate complexity sessions to analyze, diagnose, and resolve unpredictable and varied problems using a variety of methods and tools.

Compensation for the Senior Systems Architect:

• Salary Range: $90,000+ *flexible based on experience*
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, and Sick Leave as required by law
• Flexible working schedule
• Unlimited opportunities for growth

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