Full-Time
Solutions Architect
ACWS
Data Systems Analysts
1,001-5,000 employees
Defense-focused systems engineering and security services
Compensation Overview
$175k - $185k/yr
No H1B Sponsorship
New Jersey, USA
In Person
US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required
Bachelor's, Master's
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- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect certification, with Professional certification preferred; Appian Certified Lead Developer certification; and SAFe for Architects (ARCH) certification.
- CompTIA Security+ certification.
- At least 10 years of systems architecture experience supporting Department of Defense environments, including enterprise architecture, systems integration, application modernization, Appian-based solution delivery, Architecture Decision Record governance, integration patterns, and secure cloud-based enterprise solutions.
- Extensive experience with Appian, Java, AWS Elastic Kubernetes Service, high-availability design, interface design for GEX and PRDS/PDS, and DevSecOps practices.
- Experience designing Appian enterprise architectures and solution frameworks.
- Ability to define technical standards and oversee implementation across the development lifecycle.
- Experience with system integration, application modernization, and data architecture.
- Experience supporting cloud environments such as AWS and Azure.
- Demonstrated experience supporting cloud-based environments, with foundational knowledge of leading platforms and associated services.
- Working knowledge of artificial intelligence concepts and practical applications.
- Experience with Microsoft Copilot and/or an approved equivalent artificial intelligence solution.
- Define and maintain the ACWS system architecture, technical vision, and architectural runway.
- Establish solution enablers, non-functional requirements, integration patterns, and system design guidance for Agile teams.
- Guide technical implementation decisions to support scalability, maintainability, security, interoperability, and future technology adoption.
- Support feasibility and impact assessments for new technologies, capabilities, and emerging requirements.
- Communicate the architectural vision and coordinate with partners, stakeholders, and delivery teams to ensure coherent system evolution.
- Advanced cloud, architecture, or Appian certifications are preferred.
- Experience with Army or Department of Defense enterprise systems, Appian-first design approaches, data architecture, and long-range modernization planning is strongly desired.
DSA provides mission-essential solutions for Defense and Federal Government customers, including Systems Engineering and Integration, Software Development, Data Analytics, Cyber Operations and Security, Systems Modernization, Cloud Solutions, Enterprise Collaboration and Knowledge Management, and Critical Infrastructure Intelligence Systems. It delivers end-to-end programs that combine engineering, development, security, cloud, collaboration, and analytics to meet sensitive government requirements. The company differentiates itself through employee ownership, a long history since 1963, and formal compliance and process standards such as ISO 9001:2015, ISO/IEC 27001:2013, and CMMI Level 3. Its goal is to provide trusted, secure, and dependable capabilities to DoD, Civil agencies, universities, and private sector partners across the United States, supporting mission-critical operations across 60+ locations.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Pennsylvania
Founded
1963
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- May 2026 eCAP and March 2026 ERDS wins expand federal backlog.
- OASIS+ opens broader federal sales through a ten-year government-wide vehicle.
- CMMC Level 2 and ISO 27001 registration strengthen credibility with security-conscious buyers.
What critics are saying
- September 2025 breach exposed SSNs and financial data, triggering 2026 notices.
- John Foley replaced Frances Pierce in February 2026, risking execution during transition.
- Army and GSA concentration makes DSA vulnerable if recompetes slip after 2026.
What makes Data Systems Analysts unique
- 100% employee-owned since 1963, with long-tenured leadership and continuity.
- DSA won GSA OASIS+ prime status in Technical, Engineering, and Management Advisory.
- DSA secured a five-year, $193 million Army eCAP task order in 2026.
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Company News
Joseph Bartasius assumes DSA chief growth officer role.
Somplasky joined DSA in 2015 as the director of Quality Management and Program Excellence and was eventually promoted to senior director and named chief information security officer in 2016.