**Overview** GovCIO is currently hiring for a Senior Data Center Engineer/Architect to support our government client. This position will be located in Washington D.C, and will be a fully remote position. **Responsibilities** Designs and develops network and system architectures, and defines key capabilities and performance requirements. Defines total systems design and technology maturity constraints in accordance with mission requirements. Develops network and system element architecture and design and interface definitions. Defines network and system implementation approach and operational concept. Develops models and architectural guidelines for current and future network and system development. Ensures requirements are met and evaluates performance with customer. + Interfaces with the user(s) and all other stakeholders in order to determine their needs. + Generates the highest level of requirements, based on the user's needs and other constraints such as cost and schedule. + Performs cost-benefit analyses to determine whether requirements are best met by manual, software, or hardware functions; making maximum use of commercial off-the-shelf or already developed components. + Designs and develops solutions to applications problems, system administration issues, or network concerns. + Develops partitioning algorithms (and other processes) to allocate all present and foreseeable requirements into discrete partitions such that a minimum of communications is needed among partitions, and between the user and the system. **Qualifications** High School with 10+ years (or commensurate experience) Required Skills and Experience + Clearance Required: Must be able to acquire and maintain a Public Trust Clearance. Preferred Skills and Experience **Company Overview** GovCIO is a team of transformers--people who are passionate about transforming government IT. Every day, we make a positive impact by delivering innovative IT services and solutions that improve how government agencies operate and serve our citizens. But we can't do it alone. We need great people to help us do great things - for our customers, our culture, and our ability to attract other great people. We are changing the face of government IT and building a workforce that fuels this mission. Are you ready to be a transformer? **We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.** All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. EOE, including disability/vets. Posted Pay Range The posted pay range, if referenced, reflects the range expected for this position at the commencement of employment, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and internal equity. The total compensation package for this position may also include other compensation elements, to be discussed during the hiring process. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the GovCIO reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, GovCIO or individual department/team performance, and market factors. **Posted Salary Range** USD $170,000.00 - USD $170,000.00 /Yr. Submit a referral to this job (https://careers-govcio.icims.com/jobs/5608/alted---network-systems-architect-5/job?mode=apply&apply=yes&in\_iframe=1&hashed=-1834385473) **Location** _US-DC-_ **ID** _2025-5608_ **Category** _Information Technology_ **Position Type** _Full-Time_