Systems Architect IV

Interactive Process Technology LLC • Bath Township, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

IPT Associates (IPTA) is seeking a Systems Architect IV to design and integrate enterprise system architectures supporting AFRL digital platforms. The role translates mission requirements into secure, scalable infrastructure, application, and data solutions. This position is contingent upon contract award, and the actual job description may vary based on contract requirements and organizational needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Cyber Security, or a related field.
• Active TS clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Hold and maintain a current cybersecurity certification recognized under DoDM 8140.03 that aligns with the position's assigned DoD Cyber Workforce Framework (DCWF) work role and required proficiency level.
• Demonstrated experience applying systems engineering principles to requirements analysis, architecture design, system integration, and modernization of complex enterprise IT environments.
• Experience designing cloud infrastructure and planning application or data migrations, including service selection, capacity planning, performance optimization, and availability.
• Knowledge of system security engineering, RMF, NIST SP 800-160, NIST SP 800-37, NIST SP 800-53, and applicable Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), with an understanding of Zero Trust architecture assessment.
• Experience developing and maintaining IaC in centralized version-control repositories using defined branching strategies, access controls, backups, and configuration documentation.
• Ability to define system interfaces and secure cross-domain data flows, develop clear architecture documentation, and collaborate with technical stakeholders to validate integrated solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design and integrate enterprise system architectures for AFRL digital platforms, translating mission requirements into secure, scalable infrastructure, application, and data solutions.
• Assess legacy systems and develop modernization plans that improve performance, security, and efficiency while minimizing disruption to mission operations.
• Architect cloud hosting and migration solutions, selecting appropriate services and defining infrastructure configurations, capacity, availability, and recovery requirements.
• Integrate system security engineering and Risk Management Framework (RMF) requirements into architecture design, coordinating with cybersecurity stakeholders to support security control implementation and system authorization.
• Design secure cross-domain data-sharing solutions, including interfaces, access controls, and security mechanisms that protect information exchanged between security domains.
• Develop and maintain version-controlled Infrastructure as Code (IaC) definitions and supporting documentation for repeatable deployments, configuration consistency, and reliable environments.
• Develop and maintain system architecture diagrams, interface documentation, and technical guides.
• Support integration testing and validation to confirm solutions meet functional, performance, and security requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior