Location: Taneytown,MD, USA
Information Systems of Maryland (ISM), LLC is seeking a System Architect with an entrepreneurial spirit to join our growing team.ISM is an IT consulting firm that specializes in providing small, medium, large and public sector organizations with IT project solutions, security solutions and talent acquisition services. To meet the increasing needs of our organization we are seeking a System Architect that wants to take part in our success and become a key member of the company.If you would like to learn more about ISM and this exciting opportunity, please visit us on the web at www.is-md.comJOB SUMMARY:Information Systems of Maryland is looking for a Systems Architect to serve as the most senior resource on our infrastructure team, supporting customer(s) requirements. Some of these requirements include enterprise operations and data center(s) infrastructure.ORGANIZATIONAL STATUS:This position reports to the Managing Principal and will interface with executive staff, all internal and remote employees, including current client(s).SKILLS, ROLES and RESPONSIBILITIES:Performs systems modeling, simulation, and analysis.Acts as a subject-matter expert to multiple tasks and/or programs.Reviews completion and implementation of system additions and/or enhancements and makes recommendations to management and/or customer(s).Plans and directs upgrades of operating systems and designs systems enhancements.Identifies, analyzes, and resolves system problems.Determines system specifications, input/output processes, and working parameters for hardware/software compatibility.Serves as a technical team or task lead.Provides guidance and work leadership to less-experienced systems engineers and may have supervisory responsibility.Serves as liaison with customer(s), participating in meetings to ensure customer(s) needs are met.May provide expertise to multiple projects and tasks.Maintains current knowledge of relevant technology as assigned.Participates in special projects as required.CULTURAL REQUIREMENTS:Integrity:The candidate must be honest and ethical at all times.Work Ethic:Thecandidate must be dependable, hardworking, and willing to go the extra mile.Team Player:The candidate must be collaborative and work well with others.Positive Attitude and Enthusiasm:The candidate must focus on the positive and not the negative. The candidate must also exude a can do attitude.Adaptability and Flexibility:The candidate will be someone who is not resistant to change and able to adapt to a new direction, often at a moment's notice.Effective Communication and Confidence:The candidate will be someone who is a good listener and who must clearly articulate their ideas verbally or via written form.Openness and Receptivity to Feedback:The candidate must be able to accept feedback, learn from it, and grow from the feedback, positive or negative.Creative Thinking :The candidate should be an individual who is intentional about innovating and thinking outside the box.Critical Thinking and Problem Solving:The candidate must be able to see the link between different aspects of the organization and creatively find solutions to problems.Entrepreneurial Thinking:The candidate must have clarity on why we are in business, how we overcome challenges and capitalize on our experience and knowledge.QUALIFICATIONS and REQUIREMENTS:Education:Bachelors Degree; Candidate can supplement degree requiremen