Systems Architect

As a Systems Architect at Core One, you will be responsible for a variety of crucial tasks. You'll engage in technical solutions analysis, develop and maintain technical roadmaps, and ensure that projects are aligned with customer requirements. Your role will include systems integration and performing cost and risk analyses for comprehensive systems. Additionally, you'll communicate directly with customers about Core One's capabilities and contribute to critical mission solutions.

To become a Systems Architect at Core One, you must hold an active TS clearance and have at least 10 years of progressively responsible engineering experience. A bachelor's degree is preferred, or you can substitute 5+ years of relevant experience instead. Expertise in enterprise IT, DevSecOps, cloud migration, and agile development processes is essential. Familiarity with architecture governance and design principles is also highly valued.

Core One is dedicated to the continuous professional growth of its employees, including Systems Architects. We offer access to training and professional development opportunities to help you stay current with industry trends and enhance your technical skills. Whether it's through certifications such as CCNA or CCNP or internal workshops, we believe that investing in our employees' development leads to higher performance and career satisfaction.

At Core One, the Systems Architect will work on innovative projects that focus on providing analytical and technical solutions for our nation’s national security challenges. This includes collaborating on strategic systems that meet the complex needs of government customers, ensuring that the solutions adhere to stringent requirements and technology standards to enhance service delivery and mission success.

The culture at Core One is dynamic, inclusive, and team-oriented. As a Systems Architect, you'll be part of a close-knit community of outstanding professionals who prioritize collaboration and exceptional performance. We value diversity and believe that varied perspectives lead to more innovative solutions. Our commitment to being people-first means that you’ll find a supportive environment dedicated to your success.

In answering this question, highlight specific projects where you played a crucial role in developing architecture solutions. Discuss any frameworks you’ve utilized, such as TOGAF or Zachman, and explain how these methods helped achieve project objectives while maintaining adherence to governance protocols.

For this question, elaborate on your analytical process. Discuss how you gather requirement specifics, assess the technology environment, and evaluate potential solutions. Emphasize your focus on aligning solutions with both customer needs and overall project goals.

Identify a specific challenge you encountered in a systems integration project. Outline the steps you took to address it, including teamwork, resource allocation, and innovative problem-solving approaches. Emphasize the successful outcomes of your efforts.

Explain your methodology for capturing and analyzing user requirements. Discuss your strategies for ensuring these requirements are clearly communicated to the engineering team and how you incorporate feedback throughout the development process.

Share a specific example where you successfully translated intricate technical concepts into customer-facing materials such as white papers or proposals. Focus on your communication style and approach to making complex information accessible to non-technical stakeholders.

Discuss your approach to identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks during the systems architecture lifecycle. Provide examples of how risk management has been integrated into your past projects, ensuring that technical solutions meet both qualitative and quantitative performance criteria.

Outline the methods you use to stay informed about the latest industry trends and technologies, such as attending conferences, participating in professional organizations, or completing relevant certifications. Mention any platforms you follow or resources you utilize for continuous learning.

Be specific about the tools you use, such as ArchiMate, UML, or specific modeling software. Discuss how these tools have benefited your previous projects, and mention your proficiency level and any certifications relevant to these tools.

Describe your approach to managing conflicting requirements, focusing on communication, negotiation, and consensus-building among stakeholders. Provide examples of strategies you’ve utilized to find common ground and prioritize requirements effectively.

Share your vision for your career growth as a Systems Architect, including areas of specialization you'd like to delve deeper into, the types of projects you're passionate about, and how you hope to contribute to an organization's objectives. Show enthusiasm for both personal development and the progression of your career in the field.