System Architect - Zachary Piper LLC

Zachary Piper Solutions is currently seeking a System Architect who will support a government contract located in Washington DC.

Day to Day:

The Systems Architect establishes system information requirements using analysis of the information engineer(s) in the development of enterprise-wide or large-scale information systems. Designs architecture to include the software, hardware, and communications to support the total requirements as well as provide for present and future cross-functional requirements and interfaces. As appropriate, ensures these systems are compatible and in compliance with the standards for open systems architectures, the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) and International Standards Organization (ISO) reference models, and profiles of standards - such as Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) Open Systems Environment (OSE) reference model – as they apply to the implementation and specification of Information Technology Management (ITM) solution of the application platform, across the application program interface (API), and the external environment/software application. Evaluates analytically and systematically problems of work flows, organization, and planning and develops appropriate corrective action.

Responsibilities for the System Architect:

·       Design and support enterprise and system architecture to unite technologies and project management across common organizational goals, policies, and procedures.

·       Establish system requirements and develop business cases based on IT demand.

·       Analyze current processes, identify bottlenecks, and propose solutions to modernize and streamline the process.

·       Provide a detailed current and future state document outlining networks architecture incorporating network industry best practices and achieving network objectives.

Qualifications for the System Architect:

·       7+ years of IT experience with extensive Systems Architecture experience

·       Bachelor's Degree required; advanced degree, preferred

·       Demonstrated professional experience with:

o  Designing and testing technical architecture.

o  Developing/reviewing code and IT specifications and documentation.

o  Defining features, development phases and solution requirements.

o   Superior knowledge of coding languages, operating systems, databases and various infrastructure platforms.

o  Process optimization and implementation.

• Infrastructure Certifications, plus

Compensation for the System Architect:

• $150,000 – $170,000 *Depending on Experience.
• Cigna Medical, dental, vision, Holiday, 401k, PTO, And Sick Leave as Required by law

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