IT Systems Architect

**This position is contingent upon award of contract**

SOS International LLC (SOSi) is seeking an experienced IT Systems Architect with experience in design, creation, and maintenance of computerized databases.

• Responsible for the quality control and auditing of Telelogic System Architect (SA) databases to ensure accurate and appropriate use of data.
• Consults with and advises users on access, works directly with users to resolve data conflicts and inappropriate data usage, and directs the maintenance and use of the enterprise architecture encyclopedia.
• Consults with SA programming personnel to resolve system performance issues.
• Responsible for the installation, maintenance, configuration, and integrity of SA.
• Implements application enhancements that will improve the reliability and performance of the application.
• Works with network engineers to schedule installations and upgrades and maintains them in accordance with established IT policies and procedures.
• Responsible for file maintenance, control, and product support and facilitates change control, problem management, and communication among architects, engineers, and analysts.
• Establishes and enforces processes to ensure a consistent, well-managed, and well-integrated application infrastructure.
• Develops appropriate application and process documentation.
• Expertise with the BEA SA repository and its internal structure, Visual Basic, SA macros, Windows XT server, SQL server, and DoDAF modeling methodology.
• Has a deep understanding of BTA business transformation and enterprise architecture’s role in it, the BTA organizational structure, and experience in coordinating delivery and publishing of the BEA.
• Participate in special projects as required.

• An active in scope Top Secret/SCI clearance is required.
• MA/MS +8, OR BA/BS +10, OR AA/AS +12, OR HS Diploma +15 years of experience managing organizations similar in size, scope, and complexity.
• Must meet DoD 8140 DCWF 651 requirements (B.S., CISSP-ISSAP, or CISSP-ISSEP) 
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate (or higher) certification.
• Must be willing to work overtime, after hours, holidays, and weekends, as necessary.

• ITIL 4 certification
• Masters Degree in Engineering, Science, Mathematics, Business, or a related field.

• Working conditions are normal for an office environment.
• Fast paced, deadline-oriented environment.
• May require periods of non-traditional working hours including consecutive nights or weekends (if applicable)

SOSi is an equal employment opportunity employer and affirmative action employer. All interested individuals will receive consideration and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or protected veteran status. SOSi takes affirmative action in support of its policy to advance diversity and inclusion of individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.