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# Systems Architect (Senior)

- **Company:** 22nd Century Technologies, Inc.
- **Location:** Honolulu County, HI, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, NIPRNet, C4ISR, MagicDraw, Information Technology, DODAF
- **Published:** October 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9245806/systems-architect-senior

## About the Role

* Master's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Information Systems or a related field, or a Bachelor's degree with equivalent additional experience and/or relevant certifications (e.g., DoDAF 2.0).
 * 8+ years of DoD architecture and/or intelligence experience, or 10-15 years of equivalent experience in IT/cyber, government, military, research or related fields.
 * Expert knowledge of DoDAF and experience producing architecture products for complex DoD or Intelligence Community enterprises.
 * Strong knowledge of C4ISR concepts and of strategic, theater and tactical intelligence operations and the intelligence lifecycle.
 * Demonstrated experience leading architecture gap analysis, mitigation planning and integration efforts.
 * Ability to work independently with minimal oversight and to lead teams resolving complex or critical problems.
 * Excellent written and oral communication skills; able to brief senior leaders.
 * Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility; U.S. citizen; willing to complete SCI nomination and polygraph processes if required.
 * Willingness to travel CONUS/OCONUS (generally 1-2 weeks every 2-3 months) and to work irregular shifts during mission or crisis operations.

Preferred Qualifications

 * DoDAF 2.0 certification; architecture tools experience (e.g., Cameo/MagicDraw, Sparx EA).
 * Experience as an On-Site Lead or program lead; CCMD-level Action Officer experience.
 * Familiarity with JWICS, SIPRNET, NIPRNET, DODIIS and coalition (BICES-X, CENTRIX) architectures.
 * Prior USINDOPACOM, USFJ or JIOC experience.

## Description

* Lead development and operationalization of DOW Architecture for the client.
 * Direct architecture planning, documentation and development using the DoD Architecture Framework (DoDAF), producing authoritative views and models.
 * Conduct gap analysis and develop mitigation plans to strengthen resilience of theater intelligence architecture in contested environments.
 * Integrate architecture across strategic, theater and tactical intelligence organizations and mission partners.
 * Serve as a Key Personnel technical lead; may serve as the contractor On-Site Lead and principal liaison to the Government COR and leadership.
 * Guide mid-level architects and SMEs, review their products and brief findings and recommendations to senior military and civilian stakeholders.