# Systems Architect

Occupation

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/systems-architect

Systems architects design the overall technical structure of an organization's IT systems, applying systems design and enterprise architecture frameworks to ensure scalability, security, and integration across platforms. They typically work with cloud computing environments like AWS or Azure and oversee network architecture and API/integration design to connect disparate systems. This senior technical role suits experienced engineers who can translate business requirements into robust, long-term technology blueprints.

Top skills: [Network Architecture](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/network-architecture), [Systems Design](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/systems-design)

## Career ladder

- Often comes from: [Computer Systems Engineer](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/computer-systems-engineer), [Mainframe Developer](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/mainframe-developer), [Systems Analyst](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/systems-analyst), [Systems Engineer](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/systems-engineer)
- Often leads to: [Enterprise Architect](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/enterprise-architect)

## Similar roles

[Application Architect](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/application-architect), [Big Data Architect](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/big-data-architect), [Business Intelligence Architect](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/business-intelligence-architect), [Chief Technology Officer](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/chief-technology-officer), [Cloud Architect](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/cloud-architect), [Cloud Security Architect](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/cloud-security-architect), [Computer Systems Architect](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/computer-systems-architect), [Cyber Security Architect](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/cyber-security-architect), [Data Architect](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/data-architect), [Database Architect](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/database-architect), [Distinguished Engineer](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/distinguished-engineer), [Enterprise Architect](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/enterprise-architect)

## Open Systems Architect roles (4)

- [Data Center System Architect](https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/44e9bec6-b01b-4f64-8dd1-16f9b0c4d7e2/data-center-system-architect-at-nvidia) at [NVIDIA](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/nvidia) — Full-time, Hillsboro, OR, $168,000 – $258,750
- [CDI - Architecte Installation & Déploiement TeamCenter H/F](https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/6d0752cb-eb93-4827-be02-51e440362823/cdi-architecte-installation-deploiement-teamcenter-h-f-at-arianespace) at [Arianespace / ArianeGroup](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/arianespace-arianegroup) — Full-time, Le Haillan
- [Systems Architect AI/ML Infrastructure](https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/7594ea88-6d49-4665-bfaf-6253ef1404f5/systems-architect-ai-ml-infrastructure-at-deepgram) at [Deepgram](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/deepgram) — USA | Remote, $160,000 – $239,000
- [Senior Systems Architect - Datacenter](https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/386fd662-5800-4db6-a09a-c7175b3be21d/senior-systems-architect-datacenter-at-nvidia) at [NVIDIA](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/nvidia) — Santa Clara, CA, $184,000 – $287,500

## Likely next role (20)

Where Systems Architects commonly go next: [Enterprise Architect](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/enterprise-architect).

- [Enterprise Architect](https://hpe.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Jobsathpe/job/All-Pennsylvania-United-States-of-America/Enterprise-Architect---Florida_1204529-1) at [Juniper Networks](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/juniper-networks) (listed on Juniper Networks's own careers site)
- [Enterprise Architect – Aerospace & Defense](https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/88fefaec-2b5b-46fd-8a47-1ce0458a13ba/enterprise-architect-aerospace-defense-at-dxc-technology) at [DXC Technology](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/dxc-technology) — Full-time, $137,900 – $256,100
- [AI Architect](https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/d60d4961-3cbe-41d3-9ed3-b1450b301c7b/ai-architect-at-extensis) at [Extensis](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/extensis) — Woburn, MA, $130,000 – $155,000
- [Manager - Enterprise Architecture](https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/4a85d0a3-de6f-4c07-ac8d-1649f248e1aa/manager-enterprise-architecture-at-cigna) at [Cigna](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/cigna) — HKGN 348 Kwun Tong Road
- [AVP, Senior Principal Enterprise Architect - Data](https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/11692c84-c8a3-421f-b7a9-5163c3a88381/avp-senior-principal-enterprise-architect-data-at-cna-financial) at [CNA Financial](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/cna-financial) — Chicago, IL, $152,000 – $242,000
- [Senior Staff, Dx Platform Enterprise Architect](https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/4adb1206-0212-4f13-9f69-7db9bd393b7f/senior-staff-dx-platform-enterprise-architect-at-beckman-coulter) at [Beckman Coulter](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/beckman-coulter) — Full-time, $150,000 – $225,000
- [Associate Director, Enterprise Architecture, Global Commercial & Medical IT](https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/d9f49deb-bff2-431a-91bb-585408041d6d/associate-director-enterprise-architecture-global-commercial-medical-it-at) at [Biogen](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/biogen) — Research Triangle Park, NC, $152,000 – $209,000
- [VP, Enterprise Architecture - Modernization](https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/472d402c-7d46-43f6-8bb8-43c4ecaaa960/vp-enterprise-architecture-modernization-at-american-international-group) at [American International Group](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/american-international-group) — Full-time, $118,000 – $178,000
- [RISE Enterprise Architecture Chief Expert](https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/268fcaee-1afe-4450-b352-8639690a38b1/rise-enterprise-architecture-chief-expert-at-sap) at [SAP](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/sap) — Full-time, Middlesex, GB, TW148HD
- [Sr Principal IT Enterprise Architect - Digital Health & Product Innovation](https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/c9937f7a-6a3d-4ab2-8c85-09472ca8246d/sr-principal-it-enterprise-architect-digital-health-product-innovation-at) at [Medtronic](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/medtronic)

## Roles similar to Systems Architect (45)

From [Application Architect](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/application-architect), [Big Data Architect](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/big-data-architect), [Business Intelligence Architect](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/business-intelligence-architect), [Chief Technology Officer](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/chief-technology-officer), [Cloud Architect](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/cloud-architect), [Cloud Security Architect](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/cloud-security-architect), [Computer Systems Architect](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/computer-systems-architect), [Cyber Security Architect](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/cyber-security-architect), [Data Architect](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/data-architect), [Database Architect](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/database-architect), [Distinguished Engineer](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/distinguished-engineer), [Enterprise Architect](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/enterprise-architect).

- [Data Architect](https://accenture.wd103.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/AccentureCareers/job/Hyderabad/Data-Architect_ATCI-5775347-S2069268) at [Accenture](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/accenture) (listed on Accenture's own careers site)
- [Distinguished Engineer](https://elevancehealth.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/ANT/job/IL-CHICAGO-233-S-WACKER-DR-STE-3700/Distinguished-Engineer_JR199998) at [Elevance Health](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/elevance-health) — Chicago, IL (listed on Elevance Health's own careers site)
- [Enterprise Architect](https://hpe.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Jobsathpe/job/All-Pennsylvania-United-States-of-America/Enterprise-Architect---Florida_1204529-1) at [Juniper Networks](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/juniper-networks) (listed on Juniper Networks's own careers site)
- [Enterprise Architect – Aerospace & Defense](https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/88fefaec-2b5b-46fd-8a47-1ce0458a13ba/enterprise-architect-aerospace-defense-at-dxc-technology) at [DXC Technology](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/dxc-technology) — Full-time, $137,900 – $256,100
- [AI Architect](https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/d60d4961-3cbe-41d3-9ed3-b1450b301c7b/ai-architect-at-extensis) at [Extensis](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/extensis) — Woburn, MA, $130,000 – $155,000
- [Manager - Enterprise Architecture](https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/4a85d0a3-de6f-4c07-ac8d-1649f248e1aa/manager-enterprise-architecture-at-cigna) at [Cigna](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/cigna) — HKGN 348 Kwun Tong Road
- [AVP, Senior Principal Enterprise Architect - Data](https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/11692c84-c8a3-421f-b7a9-5163c3a88381/avp-senior-principal-enterprise-architect-data-at-cna-financial) at [CNA Financial](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/cna-financial) — Chicago, IL, $152,000 – $242,000
- [Senior Data Solutions & Engineering Architect](https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/9c441a37-2332-49df-a7b0-f748ed4fc67b/senior-data-solutions-engineering-architect-at-century-theatres) at [Century Theatres](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/century-theatres) — Plano, TX
- [Senior Staff, Dx Platform Enterprise Architect](https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/4adb1206-0212-4f13-9f69-7db9bd393b7f/senior-staff-dx-platform-enterprise-architect-at-beckman-coulter) at [Beckman Coulter](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/beckman-coulter) — Full-time, $150,000 – $225,000
- [Associate Director, Enterprise Architecture, Global Commercial & Medical IT](https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/d9f49deb-bff2-431a-91bb-585408041d6d/associate-director-enterprise-architecture-global-commercial-medical-it-at) at [Biogen](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/biogen) — Research Triangle Park, NC, $152,000 – $209,000

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