Computer Systems Architect - Mid To Experienced Level (Maryland)

This role requires a strong technical foundation and experience. Qualifications listed are minimum requirements.

• *Education:**
• **Minimum:** Bachelor's degree in Computer Science (CS).
• Related fields (e.g., Engineering, Mathematics, Information Technology, Information Systems) may be accepted if they include concentrations in algorithms, computer architecture, programming methodologies/languages, data structures, logic/computation, and advanced mathematics.
• *Relevant Experience:**
• Must involve the design/development of computer or information systems.
• Includes engineering hardware and/or software across the full lifecycle (requirements, design, implementation, testing, integration, deployment, maintenance).
• Experience in programming, computer systems research, reverse engineering, and/or computer/network security is valuable.
• Military training like a 24-week JCAC course counts as 6 months of relevant experience.
• *Experience Levels:**
• **Full Performance:**

* Bachelor's degree + 3 years relevant experience, or * Master's degree + 1 year relevant experience, or * Doctoral degree + 0 years experience. * Associate's degree + 5 years of clearly related, in-depth experience may be considered.

• **Senior:**

* Bachelor's degree + 6 years relevant experience, or * Master's degree + 4 years relevant experience, or * Doctoral degree + 2 years relevant experience. * Associate's degree + 8 years of clearly related, in-depth experience may be considered.