Systems Architect

Position Summary:BuddoBot is seeking an SA to provide support to the U.S. Department of Housing and UrbanDevelopment (HUD) Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) – Enterprise Architecture (EA) andIndependent Verification & Validation (IV&V) division.HUD’s EA and IV&V Support services have a requirement to create integrated, unified, andcomprehensive enterprise architecture program and associated management processes (e.g., office,etc.) in maturing the EA Support Services, HUD’s approach of Architect, Invest, and Implement will beused to ensure mission performance within the HUD business areas including the effective and efficientalignment of HUD’s information technology (IT) resources with its strategic business objectives.The EA Support Services support will integrate elements of strategy, planning, and engineering toprovide HUD OCIO with a holistic view of the HUD IT portfolio – through various lenses (e.g., acquisition,project management, technology, and cybersecurity).The SA’s role is to assist the Solution and Enterprise Architects as they seek to understand anddocument the HUD enterprise applications and systems, develop modernization strategies, andsuccessfully implement those short- and long-term strategic objectives while providing guidance andtechnical leadership for the Client, as required.

The SA will ensure that all system development,modernization, and enhancement efforts align with the Client’s strategic business and technologyobjectives.Clearance Eligibility: Ability to obtain Public Trust Level 5.Salary: The salary offered will depend on education, certifications, length and relevance of workhistory, and professional experience.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide architectural expertise, direction, and assistance to other IT subject matter experts,including cybersecurity, telecom, business, and financial analysts, as required. Ensure that all strategic IT-related artifacts are fully documented including mappingbusiness/process flows, use cases, and workflow diagrams. Make recommendations for future modernization efforts as the Client migrates to Cloudenvironments. Leading and facilitating Client engagements, generating agendas and minutes, to include actionitems. Generating project schedules, producing clear, concise graphics and data/process flows(Visio/Sparx, etc.), and able to produce ‘Final’ version, Client-ready documentation. Work under the immediate supervision and guidance of the Senior Project Manager and ProgramManager. Rely on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Demonstrate expertise in a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures associatedwith information technology environments (on-premises/Cloud).v4 – 16 Aug 2024 Knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within the informationtechnology arena.COMPETENCIES: Good communication and interpersonal skills Ability to follow policies and procedures. Ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand, as well as the ability torespond clearly to questions. Aptitude to address negative situations and positively resolve them.Education and Certification Requirements:Bachelor’s degree in business architecture, Data Architecture, Application Architecture, NetworkArchitecture, Security Architecture, or similar discipline with two (2) years of relevant experience ormaster’s degree (same disciplines) with one (1) year of relevant experience.Background and Experience:2+ years’ experience.In lieu of the two (2) years of experience, the Enterprise Architect I may have a master’s degree from anaccredited academic institution recognized by the U.S.

Department of Education in one or more of thefollowing disciplines in Business Architecture, Data Architecture, Application Architecture, NetworkArchitecture, Security Architecture, or a similar discipline, with a minimum of one (1) year of experienceworking under a similar project.Experience with Federal Enterprise Architecture (FEA) framework, General Accounting Office(GAO) EA Maturity Model, NIST IT-related standards, Office of Management and Budget (OMB) EAcompliance requirements, and Federal Segment Architecture Methodology (FSAM).Required Technical Skills: Experience with Virtual Machines (VMs) and cloud computing. EA Repository experience with an industry-leading EA tool.PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: General office environment.

Work is generally sedentary but may require movement about theoffice for up to 10% of the time. The working environment is generally favorable. Lighting andtemperature are adequate, and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused bynoise, dust, etc. Work is generally performed within an office environment, with standard officeequipment available. Contractor site with 0-10% travel possible Possible off-hours work to support releases and outages Occasional movement of small articles up to 10lbs Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time Continually operates a computer and other office productivity machinery v4 – 16 Aug 2024 Occasionally required to move self in different positions to accomplish tasks in variousenvironments including tight and confined spaces Continually required to communicate information and ideas so others will understand Continually utilize visual acuity to operate equipment, read technical information, and/or use akeyboardThe above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of thisjob.

It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physicalrequirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign dutiesand responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enableindividuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.Equal Employment Opportunity Veterans/Disabled 120000.00 To 140000.00 (USD) Annually