Senior System Architect

True Zero Technologies, LLC

. Lead the design, development, and implementation of enterprise IT, operational, technical, and information architectures .

Posted 11/12/2026full-timeRemote • District of Columbia • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and implementing secure, scalable cloud-based solutions, particularly in AWS and AWS GovCloud, while aligning with Zero Trust principles and federal cybersecurity frameworks. Proven ability to lead architectural initiatives, develop technical documentation, and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.

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AWS Certified Solutions ArchitectCloud-Based Solutions DesignZero Trust ArchitectureCI/CD Pipeline DevelopmentSIEM and SOAR Integration

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Hard Skills

Cloud Infrastructure DesignContainerized Application EnvironmentsTechnical DocumentationInfrastructure ModernizationPerformance OptimizationSecurity Architecture DevelopmentDevSecOps PracticesKubernetes ManagementIdentity ManagementPenetration Testing

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsLeadership Abilities

Tools & Technologies

AWSAWS GovCloudAmazon EKSAmazon ECSSIEMSOAREDRCDMDevSecOps ToolsCloud-Native Security Services

Certifications & Qualifications

AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Associate or Professional)Non-Sensitive / High Risk Public Trust Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

Enterprise ArchitectureCybersecurityNIST SP 800-207Technical SpecificationsArchitecture GovernanceSystem IntegrationOperational EfficiencyInteroperability

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudCyber SecurityKubernetes

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the design, development, and implementation of enterprise IT, operational, technical, and information architectures
Ensure solutions align with organizational strategies, customer requirements, leadership priorities, and enterprise architecture standards
Design, validate, and implement secure, scalable, and resilient cloud-based and hybrid infrastructure solutions in AWS and AWS GovCloud
Provide architectural guidance for cloud migration, infrastructure modernization, containerized platforms, and performance optimization
Develop and validate enterprise security architectures aligned with Zero Trust principles, NIST SP 800-207, and federal cybersecurity requirements
Integrate SIEM, SOAR, CDM, TDSP, EDR, identity management, and AWS cloud-native security capabilities
Design and maintain secure CI/CD pipelines, DevSecOps infrastructure, and application architectures
Support containerized workloads, Kubernetes environments, and secure application deployment strategies
Lead development and maintenance of Engineering Design Documents, architecture blueprints, technical specifications, security control mappings, and enterprise architecture standards
Participate in architecture governance boards and technical working groups
Evaluate systems, infrastructure, and security technologies to identify architectural gaps and performance limitations
Oversee integrated system implementation supporting interoperability, scalability, operational efficiency, and enterprise security
Provide architectural oversight for concurrent IT and cybersecurity initiatives
Coordinate with business owners, engineers, developers, infrastructure teams, security personnel, and federal stakeholders
Develop technical proposals, communicate architectural recommendations, manage design priorities, and ensure implementation within timelines

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 12 years of progressive experience supporting cybersecurity and information technology environments
Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience designing, implementing, or supporting cloud-based solutions, including AWS infrastructure and services
Active AWS Certified Solutions Architect certification (Associate or Professional) required
Experience with AWS GovCloud, Amazon EKS, Amazon ECS, and containerized application environments required
Strong understanding of SIEM, SOAR, EDR, CDM, penetration testing, DevSecOps, IAM, and cloud-native security services
Experience designing secure architectures aligned with Zero Trust principles, NIST SP 800-207, and applicable federal cybersecurity frameworks
Experience across software development, enhancement, and maintenance lifecycles
Experience with secure application architecture, CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure design, system integration, and technical documentation
Ability to develop Engineering Design Documents, architecture blueprints, security control mappings, and scalable technical solutions
Must possess and maintain a Non-Sensitive / High Risk Public Trust security clearance (Tier 4/6c)
Excellent written and verbal communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Ability to lead technical design discussions and communicate architectural strategies to engineering teams, organizational leadership, and federal stakeholders

Benefits

Comp & perks

Best Places to Work recognition
Veteran-owned small business culture
People-first community and innovation-focused work environment