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ANSER · 5 months ago

System Architects - Future Consideration

US - Various

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

ANSER enhances national and homeland security by strengthening public institutions and providing practical solutions. They are seeking cleared System Architects to design and integrate advanced systems for national security customers, ensuring compliance with stringent security and performance requirements.

ConsultingNational SecurityNon ProfitPublic SafetyRisk Management

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

Responsibilities

Providing guidance on architecting and engineering secure, mission-critical systems across the full system lifecycle—from requirements and CONOPS development through test, integration, and deployment

Providing support for and aligning system design decisions with IC/DoD mission priorities, acquisition strategies, and evolving threat environments

Defining architecture frameworks, interface control, data flows, and integration points across multi-domain and multi-agency systems

Collaborating with program managers, analysts, cyber SMEs, and fellow engineers to ensure enterprise-level interoperability and compliance

Supporting legacy modernization efforts and hybrid/cloud solution integration in classified domains

Ensuring compliance with security frameworks such as ICD 503, NIST RMF, DoDI 5000, and Zero Trust architectures

Leading or supporting readiness reviews, Configuration Management (CM), and Change Control Boards (CCBs)

Producing engineering documentation tailored for classified audiences, including system architecture diagrams, risk assessments, and security-focused design artifacts

Other guidance, architecture and system design duties and required

Qualification

System ArchitectureSystems EngineeringSecurity ComplianceCloud MigrationInteroperabilityRisk AssessmentCollaborationCommunicationProblem Solving

Required

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field

3+ years of systems engineering or system architecture experience

3+ years supporting IC, DoD, or other classified national security programs

Proven expertise in developing and implementing architectures for secure, interoperable systems in TS/SCI environments

Familiarity with cloud migration strategies, enterprise IT modernization, and secure data exchange across enclaves

Deep understanding of government acquisition processes, classified systems engineering standards, and mission assurance principles

Experience working in SCIFs and navigating strict information assurance protocols

Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility is generally required, with some openings allowing for Secret clearance

Preferred

Advanced degrees or certifications (e.g., INCOSE CSEP, PMP, CISSP) strongly preferred

Current CI or Full Scope Polygraph highly preferred

Company

ANSER

In 1958 the Air Force needed a technically qualified unbiased organization that could rapidly provide analysis for identified and evolving mission requirements.

Founded in 1958

Falls Church, Virginia, USA

501-1000 employees