Systems Architect (Enterprise Architecture)

Are you seeking a highly rewarding job with global impact This position may be the perfect fit for you! At Leidos our mission is to be the global leader in developing and applying technology to solve our customers most complex challenges. We are looking for a results-driven Systems Architect to join the Nuclear Command Control and Communications (NC3) Enterprise Center (NEC) team at Fort Meade MD.

This role is more than just a jobits an opportunity to contribute to critical national security efforts. The NC3 Enterprise Center serves as the Department of Defenses lead organization for enterprise-level systems engineering and architecture for NC3. Under the leadership of the Commander U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) the team leverages subject matter expertise and best practices to transform mission and operational requirements into effective solutions and capabilities. This is a Mission Essential contract that must be performed under all circumstances to achieve its DoD component missions and responsibilities.

As a Systems Architect on the contracts Enterprise Architecture Team you will help develop Fit-For-Purpose enterprise level architecture viewpoints through Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) based on Authoritative Source of Truth (ASoT) to support engineering analysis and data-driven decision-making by senior leaders that enables the modernization and evolution of NC3 capabilities.

This is your chance to be part of a team tackling some of the most significant challenges faced by our nations leaders. Working alongside our customer at Fort Meade youll have the opportunity to apply your skills to meaningful work with far-reaching impact. Dont waitjoin our team and be part of the solution. Apply today!

Primary Responsibilities

• Shape enterprise architecture governance Help develop maintain and execute the architecture governance framework that guides how mission-critical systems evolve across the enterprise.

• Be the go-to architecture expert Serve as a subject matter expert who advises senior leaders delivers data-driven recommendations and helps translate strategic objectives into sound architectural decisions.

• Collaborate across high-impact teams Partner with architecture teams and the Data Governance Group to capture user requirements and use cases and to shape the data standards and processes that power a modern Digital Mission Engineering Environment.

• Design and publish system-of-systems architectures Build baseline and continuously update enterprise architectures and detailed architecture artifacts using leading digital engineering tools and libraries.

• Turn authoritative data into actionable architecture Ingest reformat validate and publish As-Is architecture products ensuring the enterprise always has an accurate trusted picture of its systems.

Basic Qualifications

• Security Clearance: Top Secret/SCI clearance (mandatory).

• Education: BA or BS in Engineering Computer Science or educational equivalent.

• Experience: 5 years inthe following:

  • Establishing system information requirements.

  • Designing architecture including softwarehardwareand communications to support total requirements and provide for present and future cross-functional requirements and interfaces.

  • Evaluating problems of workflows andorganization anddevelopingappropriate correctiveactions.

• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite MBSE and collaboration tools (MS Teams SharePoint Confluence and Jira).

• Communication: Strong written/verbal skills for technical documentation and presentations.

• Work Style: Ability to manage multiple tasks in an agile dynamic environment.

Desired Qualifications

• The Open Group Framework (TOGAF) certification.

• DoD Architecture Framework (DODAF) certification.

• Experience with systems engineering and enterprise architecture for high assurance communications systems.

• Background in NC3 architecture/performance analysis and engineering design.

• Knowledge of National Leadership Command Capability or Senior Leader Command Control and Communications Systems.

Experience collaborating with NC3 stakeholders including Air Force Navy NC3 Enterprise Center USSTRATCOM USCYBERCOM Joint Staff and OSD.

If youre looking for comfort keep scrolling. At Leidos we outthink outbuild and outpace the status quo because the mission demands it. Were not hiring followers. Were recruiting the ones who disrupt provoke and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. Were already at step 30 and moving faster than anyone else dares.

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