Systems Architecture Analyst

Description & Requirements

Maximus is seeking a Systems Architecture Analyst to support a government client based out of Arlington, VA.

Maximus TCS (Technology and Consulting Services) Internal Job Profile Code: TCS033, T3, Band 6

What you will Do:



* Provides business and information technology (IT) system's analytics, design, and/or evaluations to optimize the enterprise IT architecture.


* Utilizes knowledge in enterprise logic, systems, programming, and components and agency business data, technology, applications, and organizational views to strengthen IT architecture.Uses information engineer's analyses to draft system's information requirements for the design of enterprise-wide or large-scale information systems.


* Ensures IT systems are compatible and comply with standards for open systems architectures, Open Systems Interconnection (OSI), International Standards Organization (ISO) reference models, and profiles of standards such as the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) Open Systems Environment (OSE) reference model applicable to the implementation and specification of Information Management (IM) solution of the application platform, across the application program interface (API), and the external environment/software application.


* Assist in aligning departmental objectives and requirements for investment decisions across the compartmented IT ecosystem, while providing guidance and recommendations for the development and use of Enterprise Architecture.


* Work collaboratively with the Cyber Team to assist with the development of cyber security architecture and designs of enterprise IT Commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) security solutions into geographically discrete data centers.


* Compile and provide the necessary level of technical standards/ rules to direct the development of repeatable standardized, interoperable, and consistent solutions/ implementations across compartmented.


* Conduct design and discovery workshops with multiple stakeholders.


* Produce solutions that balance business requirements with information and cyber security requirements.


* Identify design gaps in existing and proposed architectures and endorse changes or enhancements.


* Confirm the mapping of data elements provided by COTS products to the Logical Data Model.


* Lead and/or support the development of solution product costs for procurement.


* Partner internally to develop strategic architecture, engineering, and systems integration plans.


* Deliver reporting, feedback, and project risk/opportunity management to senior leadership as required.

Minimum Requirements:



* Active TS/SCI clearance is required.


* A bachelor's degree in information systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or similar technical discipline is required for this position.


* An additional 4 years of relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of the degree requirement.


* 5+ years...