System Architect

System Architect, Rail Transportation We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic System Architect, Rail Transportation to join a leading Randstad client in Washington, D.C. In this role, you will be a key technical leader, responsible for translating complex business requirements into scalable, secure, and maintainable technical designs. You will provide critical oversight and guidance across multiple projects, ensuring all solutions align with established architectural principles. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in large-scale enterprise environments and a deep understanding of IT, OT, and business architecture, with a particular focus on the railroad or broader transportation logistics domain. Your expertise will be vital in driving technical vision and moving the organization forward with innovative and robust solutions. Responsibilities Collaborate closely with Solution Architects and engineering teams to translate business requirements into comprehensive and robust technical designs. Assist in the architectural design and implementation of software components, features, and modules, ensuring adherence to architectural principles and standards. Provide technical oversight and guidance to support teams, troubleshooting complex issues and ensuring the stability and performance of systems. Ensure that all products are scalable, secure, and maintainable within their designated domain. Contribute to the strategic vision of the organization by providing architectural guidance and selecting appropriate platforms for future initiatives. Lead and manage multiple architecture engagements, effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve key architectural objectives. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data and Intelligence, or a related field, with a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience, or equivalent professional experience. Demonstrated, repeated experience successfully directing complex, large-scale architecture initiatives involving multiple stakeholders, lines of business, and highly regulated environments. Proven experience as an architect within enterprises of $500MM or more, providing vision and making key platform decisions to drive business transformation. Deep knowledge of IT, OT domain, and business architecture. Strong understanding of railroad or broader transportation logistics, including operational workflows for dispatch, scheduling, and asset management. Expertise in networking, cloud computing (e.g., Azure, AWS), and on-premise infrastructure. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with a proven ability to work effectively within integrated, cross-functional teams. About Us: InterSources Inc, a Certified Diverse Supplier, was founded in 2007 and offers innovative solutions to help clients with Digital Transformations across various domains and industries. Our history spans over 16 years and today we are an Award-Winning Global Software Consultancy solving complex problems with technology. We recognize that our employees and our clients are our strengths as the diverse talents and opportunities they bring to the table enable us to grow as a global platform and they are causally linked with our success. We provide strategic and technical advice, and we have expertise in areas covering Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Migration, Custom Software Development, Data Analytics Infrastructure & Cloud Solutions, Cyber Security Services, etc. We make reasonable accommodations for clients and employees and we do not discriminate based on any protected attribute including race, religion, color, national origin, gender sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or marital status. We also are a Google Cloud partner company. We align strategy with execution and provide secure service solutions by developing and using the latest technologies that thrive our resources to deliver industry-leading capabilities to our clients and customers, making it convenient for our clients to do business with InterSources Inc. Our teams also drive growth by refining technology-driven client experiences that put the users first, providing an unparalleled experience. This results in strengthening the core technologies of clients, enabling them to scale with flexibility, create seamless digital experiences and build lifelong relationships. InterSources