Jobs · Engineering · Illinois

Senior Information Systems Architect

On-siteEngineering$85k–$110k/yrFull-time

About the role

Red Cedar TG is seeking a dynamic, proactive, and self-starting Senior Information Systems Architect to join our team. Missing a certification for this position? Red Cedar TG will work with candidates that are otherwise fully qualified to help them obtain required certifications such as CompTIA Sec+, ITIL, CISSP, and other required certifications.

Headquartered in New Braunfels, TX, Red Cedar TG is focused on delivering enterprise application architecture, project management, and telecommunications solutions to federal, state, local government, and commercial clients. We deliver information technology support, solutions, engineering, architectures, telecom cloud solutions, and engineering and consulting services to Federal Government and commercial clients. We also specialize in fiber optic solutions, Cat-6 network cabling, and all other low voltage cabling solutions. Red Cedar TG is owned by the Modoc Nation of Miami, Oklahoma, a federally recognized Native American Tribe, and is a registered SBA Small Disadvantaged Business and certified 8(a) company. At Red Cedar TG, we know employee well-being is important. That’s why we’re committed to making resources available to you that will enable you to become happier, healthier, and more productive in all areas of your life.

Responsibilities

  • Operate with real autonomy on complex, high-stakes work; serve as architectural driving force behind application systems and IT infrastructure.
  • Work directly with users and stakeholders to understand needs and translate requirements into high-quality solutions.
  • Partner closely with developers and engineers to build application roadmaps, align development plans, ensure seamless integration.
  • Monitor emerging trends and advancements, refine solutions to stay aligned with industry standards and business direction.
  • Deeply understand system interactions, evaluate downstream impact of changes before implementation.
  • Own the quality bar: analyze systems, conduct usability testing, validate performance and reliability, enhance scalability, meet rigorous security requirements.
  • Exercise independent judgment, make sound decisions with minimal oversight.

Requirements

  • MA/MS degree in an IT or related discipline.
  • 5-7 years of experience; may substitute work experience.
  • Ability to obtain a US government Secret clearance.
  • Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
  • Ability to work individually as well as with cross‑functional teams.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Desired experience with Air Mobility Command (AMC), US Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) or Army Transportation Command (ARTRANS) business, C2, or IT systems.
  • Exposure to IT systems requirements, analysis, and engineering.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office and Visio.
  • Exposure to enterprise architecture frameworks such as DoD Architecture Framework (DoDAF), Federal Enterprise Architecture Framework (FEAF), or The Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF).
  • Exposure to Business Process Modeling Notation, flow charting, or other process mapping approaches.

Benefits

  • Generous PTO Package
  • 11 Paid Holidays
  • Health Benefits Effective Immediately
  • 401K and Immediate Company Matching
  • Education Assistance
  • Paid Parental Leave

Pay

The salary range for this position is $85,000‑$110,000 annually and is dependent on geographical location, qualifications, and experience.

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