System Architect SME

Responsibilities: for the Systems Architect SME include: Define the architecture vision, technical roadmap, and design standards for enterprise modernization Architect integrated solutions across application, data, cloud, security, and infrastructure layers Guide legacy system decomposition, application refactoring, and adoption of modern service architectures Establish API designs, service boundaries, interface specifications, and platform integration approaches Lead architecture reviews, evaluate technical decisions, and maintain alignment across engineering workstreams Identify architectural risks and recommend improvements to system performance, scalability, security, and reliability Collaborate with development, cloud, migration, DevSecOps, and QA teams during planning, integration, and release readiness Produce architecture diagrams, system models, technical specifications, integration matrices, and decision records Present technical recommendations to leadership and maintain documentation supporting compliance, audits, and future enhancements Required Qualifications for the Systems Architect SME include: Bachelor's degree and 12+ years of experience in enterprise architecture, software engineering, or system design Extensive experience designing large-scale, complex systems that incorporate cloud technologies Expertise spanning application, integration, data, cloud, and security architecture Hands-on experience with modern software frameworks, microservices, distributed systems, and API design Strong understanding of DevSecOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud platform engineering Strong communication and technical leadership skills, including experience guiding multiple engineering teams Must have an Active Top Secret Security Clearance Preferred Qualifications for the Systems Architect SME include: Experience supporting federal modernization or national security programs Experience with AWS and cloud-native architecture Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, or serverless technologies Familiarity with large-scale data pipelines, ETL frameworks, and legacy modernization approaches Experience developing technical approaches and architecture artifacts for transition-in activities, RTM, CVM, and other program deliverables Qualifications: for the Systems Architect SME include: Bachelor's degree and 12+ years of experience in enterprise architecture, software engineering, or system design Extensive experience designing large-scale, complex systems that incorporate cloud technologies Expertise spanning application, integration, data, cloud, and security architecture Hands-on experience with modern software frameworks, microservices, distributed systems, and API design Strong understanding of DevSecOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud platform engineering Strong communication and technical leadership skills, including experience guiding multiple engineering teams Must have an Active Top Secret Security Clearance Preferred Qualifications for the Systems Architect SME include: Experience supporting federal modernization or national security programs Experience with AWS and cloud-native architecture Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, or serverless technologies Familiarity with large-scale data pipelines, ETL frameworks, and legacy modernization approaches Experience developing technical approaches and architecture artifacts for transition-in activities, RTM, CVM, and other program deliverables Compensation: for the Systems Architect SME includes: Salary Range: $180,000-$200,000 annually, depending on experience Full Benefits Package: PTO, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Tuition Reimbursement, Sick Leave as Required by Law This job opens for applications on 11/02/2026 . Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date. #LI-MR1 #LI-ONSITE