USSS - System Architect

Remote
Full Time
GTSS USSS
Experienced
cFocus Software seeks a System Architect to join our program supporting the United States Secret Services (USSS). This position is remote. This position requires the ability a Public Trust clearance.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience).
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in system architecture, enterprise IT, or GIS system design.
  • Demonstrated experience designing and supporting enterprise GIS architectures.
  • Expert knowledge of ESRI ArcGIS Enterprise environments and components.
  • Strong experience with system integration, infrastructure design, and cloud/on‑prem hybrid environments.
  • Experience supporting federal cybersecurity requirements including FISMA, ATO, POA&M, and CVE remediation.
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure‑as‑code, and automation frameworks.
  • Ability to produce clear technical architecture documentation and diagrams.
  • Experience working in Agile development environments.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Tier 4a / BI background investigation.
Duties:
 
  • Lead Enterprise GIS architecture design across SELC phases: planning, requirements, design, development, integration, testing, implementation, operations, and disposition.
  • Design and document GIS system architectures using open standards, COTS solutions, and approved technologies.
  • Coordinate with project managers, infrastructure teams, software developers, cybersecurity teams, and stakeholders to produce integrated technical designs.
  • Design scalable and secure hosting environments, including on‑premises and cloud‑based GIS infrastructure.
  • Develop architecture for data storage, backup, disaster recovery, system resiliency, and high availability.
  • Define and oversee infrastructure‑as‑code, CI/CD pipelines, and automated monitoring solutions.
  • Ensure GIS architectures comply with DHS and USSS security frameworks, including FISMA, ATO, POA&M, and vulnerability remediation requirements.
  • Support Authority to Operate (ATO) documentation, security assessments, and continuous monitoring activities.
  • Provide architectural guidance for integration of ESRI ArcGIS Enterprise components, custom applications, and external systems.
  • Support integration and testing activities, including design validation, technical reviews, and acceptance criteria.
  • Maintain and update system architecture documentation, diagrams, and configuration baselines.
  • Provide Tier 3 operational support for enterprise GIS environments, including incident response and system optimization.
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