Systems Architect Security Clearance

Position: Systems Architect with Security Clearance
Description Systems Architect:
At B&A, we foster and embrace a distinct set of values that we live by and instill in all aspects of our organization: dedication, commitment, partnership, trust, and recognition. We have incorporated these values into successful delivery for our customers since 1988. B&A believes in ensuring its employees feel deeply connected to B&A, recognizing successes and hard work, and providing continuous opportunities to learn and grow.

Our people are entrepreneurial thinkers that combine mindset, vision, and experience to drive value - not only to us as an organization, but to the clients we support. We promote a collaborative culture with our clients, and with each other, as one team working towards a common vision. We'd love for you to join our team!

Job Summary:

B&A is looking for a Systems Architect to join a contract with a federal government client in support of an important mission. The System Architect designs and maintains the enterprise solution architecture supporting People Soft environments across multiple cloud domains. This role ensures secure integration, system performance, and alignment with NGA IT and cybersecurity standards. Responsibilities:
* Design and maintain enterprise architecture frameworks

* Develop system roadmaps for People Soft and supporting technologies

* Ensure architecture compliance with security and DoD standards

* Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams

* Define integration strategies and system performance improvements

Education and Experience:

* Bachelor's degree in any field/major - OR - Eight (8) additional years of experience without a degree in architectural system design.
* Five (5) years of experience working with People Soft in a classified environment

Required Skills:

* In-depth knowledge of enterprise solution architecture principles and methods.

* Experience developing strategic system architecture plans

* Experience with system and network creation and development

* Strong understanding of information processing fundamentals and best practices
Desired

Skills:

* AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Associate or higher).

* SAFe Agilist certification.
Security Clearance
* Must be holding an ACTIVE Top-Secret Clearance either with an SCI or SCI eligibility.
More About B&A:
Notable Clients B&A has grown to be a company that is trusted by our clients for exceptional service, innovative solutions, and inspired employees. Our service extends through federal, state, and local Government, the private sector, and higher education. Some of our notable clients include Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Senate, U.S. Courts, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Navy, and more.

Benefits and Programs B&A is proud to offer three robust individual and family medical plans to full time employees, including a Health Savings Account (HSA) option as well as two tiers of dental coverage, vision, life & AD&D, disability, accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance. In addition to these benefits, B&A employees enjoy paid time off, B&A sponsored trainings and certifications, pet insurance benefits, commuter transit benefits and a free subscription to a virtual exercise platform (NEOU).

B&A's 401(k) plan is available to all employees and includes a company matching contribution. B&A has launched several programs to focus on employee engagement, wellness, and assistance. These include:
* The B&A Cares program: 30/60/90-day wellness check ins, personal development, financial management, and stress management seminars, and more

* A formal mentorship program

* Job shadowing and cross training opportunities

* Brand Ambassador program

* Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Access to various support resources to include counseling, legal guidance, financial planning, and more

* Monthly teambuilding events

* B&A Annual Wellness Challenges: #StepWithB&A, #Walk During Lunch With B&A, #Volunteering

WithB&A, #Exercise During Lunch With B&A, and more
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