Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a 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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