Senior Systems Architect

DecisionPoint Corporation

. Lead the design, implementation, and sustainment of enterprise applications and infrastructure solutions hosted within AWS GovCloud IL4/IL5 environments .

Posted 11/12/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and implementing enterprise applications and infrastructure solutions within AWS GovCloud environments, ensuring compliance with DoD cybersecurity standards and best practices. Proven ability to lead technical teams, communicate complex concepts effectively, and manage stakeholder engagements in federal environments.

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AWS GovCloud ArchitectureEnterprise Architecture FrameworksDoD Cybersecurity ComplianceTechnical LeadershipSystems Integration

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Hard Skills

Systems ArchitectureEnterprise ArchitectureCloud TransformationMicroservices DesignInfrastructure AutomationAgile MethodologiesDevSecOps PracticesCI/CD ImplementationData ManagementSecurity Architecture

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsStakeholder ManagementAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsTeam Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Active Secret Security ClearanceBachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Industry Keywords

DoD RequirementsZero Trust PrinciplesNIST SP 800-53RMFDoDAFTOGAFCloud Security StandardsMission-Critical SystemsOperational SustainmentTechnical Documentation

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudCyber SecurityDistributed SystemsMicroservices

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the design, implementation, and sustainment of enterprise applications and infrastructure solutions hosted within AWS GovCloud IL4/IL5 environments
Develop and maintain logical, physical, application, data, and security architectures aligned with DoD requirements and enterprise architecture frameworks
Provide technical leadership for cloud engineering, platform operations, infrastructure modernization, configuration management, and release management activities
Establish architecture standards, technology roadmaps, and engineering best practices supporting secure, scalable, and resilient operations
Lead architecture reviews, technical design sessions, and stakeholder engagements with government customers and executive leadership
Develop and maintain architecture artifacts, system diagrams, technical documentation, and implementation plans
Ensure compliance with DoD cybersecurity requirements, Zero Trust principles, and cloud security standards
Identify and mitigate technical risks related to architecture, performance, security, data management, and system integration
Mentor technical staff and provide leadership across multidisciplinary engineering and operations teams
Communicate complex technical concepts, recommendations, and architectural decisions to technical and non-technical audiences

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active Secret security clearance required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline
10+ years of experience in systems architecture, enterprise architecture, solution architecture, or systems engineering supporting federal or DoD environments
Experience architecting and implementing enterprise systems within AWS GovCloud environments
Proven success leading enterprise modernization, systems integration, and cloud transformation initiatives
Experience supporting mission-critical operational systems handling sensitive or regulated data
Demonstrated leadership of technical teams and coordination with government customers and stakeholders
Expertise in enterprise architecture frameworks, including DoDAF, TOGAF, or equivalent frameworks
Experience designing and implementing AWS cloud-based architectures, microservices, and distributed systems
Strong understanding of Agile, DevSecOps, CI/CD, and infrastructure automation practices
Deep knowledge of DoD cybersecurity, interoperability, and data standards, including NIST SP 800-53, RMF, Zero Trust Architecture, and DoD Cloud Security Requirements Guide
Experience designing, integrating, and sustaining systems supporting mission-critical defense operations
Knowledge of system integration patterns, APIs, networking, identity management, and cloud security architectures
Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
Strong customer engagement and stakeholder management abilities
Proven technical leadership and team collaboration skills
Ability to communicate complex architectural concepts to executive, operational, and technical audiences
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and systems-thinking capabilities
Ability to balance mission requirements, cybersecurity compliance, operational sustainment, and technology modernization