Prinicipal Systems Architect

Job Order: J0513-0601 - Permanent Full Time
Title: Prinicipal Systems Architect
Category: Information Technology
City: Fort Meade, Maryland, United States

Job Description: Prinicipal Systems Architect

Put your years of experience into a future of excellence at CGI Federal! CGI is seeking a Principal Systems Architect to support DoD in Fort Meade, MD.

Principal Responsibilities:

- Establishes system information requirements using analysis of the information engineer(s) in the development of enterprise-wide or large scale information systems.
- Determines and identifies high level functional and technical requirements based on interactions with the user community and knowledge of the enterprise architecture.
- 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.
- Identifies, assesses, and presents options for meeting the functional and technical requirements including hardware and software updates or upgrades.
- Responsible for developing high level system design diagrams.
- 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 Management (IM) solution of the application platform, across the application program interface (API), and the external environment/software application.
- Ensures the common operating environment is compliant. Evaluates analytically and systematically problems of work flows, organization and planning and develops appropriate corrective action.

REQUIRED Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies:

- The ability to obtain and retain a U.S. DoD Secret clearance (U.S. citizenship is required)
- Minimum of 3 years of related experience

DESIRED Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies:

- Demonstrated ability to meet commitments in a large IT project environment
- Ability to coordinate release strategies with Project Managers
- Advanced analytical and problem solving abilities
- Demonstrated ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
- Strong Team leadership
- Must have strong relationship skills and a demonstrated ability to work within a team
- Excellent oral and written communication skills at all levels within an organization
- Effectively present reports and data to clients
- Must be results-oriented and customer-focused
- Self-starter with ability to work on their own with ability to provide leadership and guidance when needed.
- Ability to prioritize and respond dynamically to a changing environment
- Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills are required; MS Project would be an advantage
- Must possess good analytical skills

Education Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree preferred or 3 years of experience in lieu of degree At CGI, we're a team of builders. We call our employees members because all who join CGI are building their own company - one that has grown to 69,000 professionals located in more than 40 countries. Founded in 1976, CGI is a leading IT and business process services firm committed to helping clients succeed. We have the global resources, expertise, stability and dedicated professionals needed to achieve results for our clients - and for our members. Come grow with us.

This is a great opportunity to join a winning team. CGI offers a competitive compensation package with opportunities for growth and professional development. Benefits for full-time, permanent members start on the first day of employment and include a paid time-off program and profit participation and stock purchase plans.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position, however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

No unsolicited agency referrals please.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

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