Systems Architect (Senior)

We are seeking a Systems Architect to design, optimize, and integrate complex system architectures that enable effective data flow, interoperability, and mission performance. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of how systems connect, communicate, and exchange data, and will be responsible for defining architectural interfaces, data-sharing strategies, and output requirements across multiple systems and components.

Key Responsibilities:

• Determine optimal methods for interconnecting systems to enhance overall architecture performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Design and define system interfaces, integration pathways, and communication mechanisms.
• I dentify what data should be shared across systems to support mission needs, analytics, and operational decision-making.
• Define the data outputs the architecture must generate, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and alignment with user or mission requirements.
• Develop data flow diagrams, interface control documents (ICDs), and architecture models.
• Evaluate existing system architectures to identify opportunities for improved performance, reduced latency, and increased system resilience.
• Recommend architectural enhancements or system changes based on technical analysis and best practices.
• Work with stakeholders to understand mission or customer requirements and translate them into architectural designs, data needs, and integration specifications.
• Ensure that architectural solutions meet technical, schedule, security, and cost constraints.
• Collaborate with engineers, program managers, and external partners to ensure coherent system-of-systems integration.
• Provide architectural guidance throughout development, testing, and deployment phases.

Qualifications:

• Experience designing and integrating complex system architectures.
• Active TS-SCI security clearance with the ability to obtain a CI poly.
• Strong understanding of system-to-system communication, interoperability, and interface design.
• Experience determining data-sharing requirements and defining system outputs.
• Ability to analyze and optimize architecture performance.
• Strong communication and documentation skills, including experience developing diagrams, specifications, or interface documents.
• Degree in Computer Sciences, Systems Engineering, Systems Analysis, or related disciplines.
• MA/MS degree with 13+ years of relevant experience, OR BA/BS degree with 15+ years of relevant experience in a discipline aligned with the position's responsibilities.

Why Work for Us?

Core4ce is a team of innovators, self-starters, and critical thinkers-driven by a shared mission to strengthen national security and advance warfighting outcomes.

We offer:

• 401(k) with 100% company match on the first 6% deferred, with immediate vesting
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage-employee portion paid 100% by Core4ce
• Unlimited access to training and certifications, with no pre-set cap on eligible professional development
• Tuition assistance for job-related degrees and courses
• Paid parental leave, PTO that grows with tenure, and generous holiday schedules
• Got a big idea? At Core4ce, The Forge gives every employee the chance to propose bold innovations and help bring them to life with internal backing.

Join us to build a career that matters-supported by a company that invests in you.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability, veteran status, age, genetic information, or other legally protected status.