Cloud Architecture & Modernization Engineer

SITEC Consulting•Annapolis Junction, MD

2d•$150 - $215

About The Position

SITEC is seeking an experienced Senior Systems Engineer (SE3) to help shape complex Government technology systems. The role focuses on cloud migration, system architecture, strategic roadmaps, and application modernization. The engineer will help solve technical challenges, improve existing systems, and support teams in planning future technology needs.

Requirements

20 years of Systems Engineering experience supporting programs of similar scope and complexity.
Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical discipline; alternatively, five additional years of relevant Systems Engineering experience (25 years total) may substitute for the bachelor's degree.
Demonstrated experience planning and leading systems engineering efforts.
Strong understanding of system architecture, requirements analysis, integration, and technical planning.
Excellent communication, documentation, and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting cloud migration and cloud architecture initiatives.
Knowledge of application modernization, legacy system redevelopment, and technical debt reduction.
Experience developing technical roadmaps and evaluating system design alternatives.
Familiarity with enterprise architecture frameworks, including DoDAF and Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA).
Ability to collaborate effectively with technical leadership and cross-functional engineering teams.

Responsibilities

Support technical leadership in planning cloud migrations and developing scalable system architectures.
Help develop and document technical roadmaps aligned with long-term organizational goals.
Identify legacy system challenges and recommend strategies to reduce technical debt.
Evaluate existing applications and help plan redevelopment, modernization, and integration efforts.
Analyze requirements, assess technical alternatives, and support system design and architecture decisions.
Develop clear technical documentation and coordinate with engineering teams and stakeholders to support project execution.