IT Infrastructure Architect/Systems Engineer

Guidehouse • Washington, DC

65d • $113,000 - $188,000

About The Position

Provide enterprise architecture (IT infrastructure architecture) services within the enterprise IT environment. Provide a modernization of the agency’s IT infrastructure services, leveraging industry best practices, federal standards, and emerging technologies, developing strategies for improving system integration, interoperability, and security, ensuring the sustainability and scalability of the agency's IT systems, and assisting with the governance of EA through the development of an EA program management framework. Support the transition to a modern IT environment that promotes cloud adoption, cybersecurity, and system interoperability. Provide recommendations for portfolio optimization, including rationalization of applications and IT infrastructure. Designing, modernizing, and governing the vast and complex IT ecosystem that supports the nation's nuclear security mission. This highly sensitive role involves striking a balance between the need for advanced, high-performance technology and stringent security, compliance, and cost-effectiveness requirements. Establishing the As-Built or As-Is IT infrastructure from the aging infrastructure, fragmented systems, siloed operations, and security risks. Modernizing the physical network and infrastructure that connects multiple sites and labs. Work closely with the EA and cybersecurity teams to integrate security principles from the ground up, ensuring compliance with federal security standards for both classified and unclassified systems. Design and implement cloud strategies for efficiency and mission focus in multiple cloud environments (including classified networks). Work with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders, including site personnel, government officials, and external vendors. Review vendor proposals and manage contractor experts to ensure all work aligns with architectural goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, enterprise architecture, or computer-related field.
• Active Top Secret (TS) or Q clearance required.
• Minimum of SIX (6) years' experience in IT architecture, specializing in strategic planning, networking, and security.
• Deep knowledge of designing and implementing safe, scalable, and resilient enterprise-level infrastructure in on-premises and hybrid/multi-cloud environments.
• Extensive experience navigating federal cybersecurity directives and compliance frameworks.
• Background in systems, networking, and cloud architecture, with relevant technology certifications (e.g., AWS, Azure).
• Ability to analyze complex requirements and develop long-term technology roadmaps.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrable FEA & DoDAF knowledge.
• Experience with the latest DOE or NNSA IT Infrastructure environment in conjunction with the DoD IT environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide enterprise architecture services within the enterprise IT environment.
• Modernize the agency’s IT infrastructure services.
• Develop strategies for improving system integration, interoperability, and security.
• Assist with the governance of EA through the development of an EA program management framework.
• Support the transition to a modern IT environment that promotes cloud adoption, cybersecurity, and system interoperability.
• Provide recommendations for portfolio optimization, including rationalization of applications and IT infrastructure.
• Design, modernize, and govern the IT ecosystem supporting the nation's nuclear security mission.
• Establish the As-Built or As-Is IT infrastructure.
• Modernize the physical network and infrastructure connecting multiple sites and labs.
• Integrate security principles with EA and cybersecurity teams.
• Design and implement cloud strategies for multiple cloud environments.
• Work with internal and external stakeholders, including site personnel and government officials.
• Review vendor proposals and manage contractor experts.

Benefits

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Group Term Life and Travel Assistance
• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
• Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Care.com annual membership
• Employee Assistance Program
• Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees