Systems Architect
Posted 21 May 2026
Advertised as “Senior Systems Architect”
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- Expected experience
- 12+ yrs
- Management level
- People management
No salary listed for this role.
Field of studyComputer Science, Engineering, Engineering Management, Information Technology, Management Information Systems (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
CertificationsNational Defense University Enterprise Architecture Certification
Field of studyScience, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
Study levelMaster's
Company Overview:
ANSER enhances national and homeland security by strengthening public institutions. We provide thought leadership for complex issues through independent analysis, and we deliver practical, useful solutions. ANSER values collaboration, integrity, and initiative and we are client focused in all that we do. Because we were established for the purpose of public service and not for profit, we measure our success in the impact of our service.
Position Summary
ANSER is seeking a Senior Systems Architect to support the development, maintenance, and evolution of enterprise and solution architectures across the GEOINT enterprise, including the National System of Geospatial-Intelligence (NSG) and Allied System of Geospatial-Intelligence (ASG). You will guide architecture development efforts supporting applications, APIs, data services, and infrastructure services while ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture standards and mission requirements. You will support Government stakeholders in evaluating architecture options, conducting trade-off analyses, and aligning technical solutions with strategic objectives. The ideal candidate will provide technical leadership and mentorship to mid- and junior-level architects while ensuring compliance with DoDAF and IC architecture guidance.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
- Support and guide Mid- and Junior-level Systems Architects in enterprise and solution architecture development activities.
• Assist in the design, development, maintenance, and documentation of solution architectures aligned with enterprise architecture standards.
• Ensure architecture artifacts are traceable to enterprise requirements and mission objectives.
• Analyze user requirements, system capabilities, and workflow processes to improve system design and efficiency.
• Support evaluation and modernization of existing systems and architecture solutions.
• Develop and refine solution architecture designs across applications, APIs, data services, and infrastructure services.
• Recommend architecture improvements based on requirements analysis and emerging technologies.
• Support compliance with DoDAF and IC Program Architecture Guidance (PAG) standards.
• Participate in enterprise architecture trade studies and technical assessments.
• Support alignment of architecture solutions across cloud, hybrid, and on-premises environments.
• Assist Government stakeholders with architecture decision-making and technical planning.
• Contribute to enterprise architecture documentation and governance processes.
• Support integration of architecture across multiple programs and mission domains. • Collaborate with engineering, integration, and systems teams to ensure architectural alignment. • Mentor junior architecture staff and support knowledge sharing across teams.