Software & Systems Architect and Engineer 3 — Enterprise Architecture & Security Engineer

CGI Federal is seeking a Software & Systems Architect/Engineer to deliver architectural and engineering support across multiple enterprise system workstreams in Springfield, VA.

About the Role

You will develop and maintain AS IS architecture baselines, support TO BE architecture modernization efforts, analyze system workflows, and drive architectural consistency across integrated systems. This role involves contributing to system security management, ensuring technical designs align with operational needs, security requirements, and long-term roadmap objectives.

Responsibilities

• Document and maintain AS IS enterprise architectures, including system inventories, interfaces, dataflows, and configuration baselines.
• Support TO BE architecture development, modernization concepts, workflow enhancements, and future state system models.
• Conduct functional and technical analysis of ERP-related workflows, ensuring clear mapping of dependencies and impacts across modules.
• Participate in architecture reviews, producing key documentation such as alternatives analyses, decision papers, and system design recommendations.
• Collaborate with technical teams to validate architecture impacts of upgrades, enhancements, and workflow changes.
• Analyze workflows, identify inefficiencies, and recommend corrective engineering improvements.
• Contribute to system security management by designing secure architectures, validating system behaviors, and supporting quality assurance activities.
• Mentor junior analysts and engineers, supporting architecture governance practices and documentation standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 4–7 years of systems architecture, software engineering, or related experience.
• Active Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI with polygraph.
• Strong expertise in system modeling, interface design, configuration management, workflow analysis, and secure software design.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate architectural tradeoffs and translate requirements into system design recommendations.
• Proficiency creating architecture diagrams, dataflow maps, dependency models, and technical documentation.
• Excellent communication skills across technical and functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with polygraph.
• Experience supporting modernization initiatives, cloud migration planning, or enterprise redesign programs.
• Background in workflow optimization, process reengineering, automation strategies, and secure system integration.
• Familiarity with architecture governance frameworks, configuration management plans, and quality assurance practices.
• Ability to support multidisciplinary engineering and functional teams.

Pay

A reasonable estimate of the current compensation range for this role in the U.S. is $89,600.00 – $218,200.00.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Comprehensive insurance options.
• Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan.
• Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick time.
• Paid parental leave.
• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance.
• Wellness and well-being programs.