Systems Architect (Hybrid Infrastructure & Cloud Migration)

IntelliDyne Jobs for Veterans • Washington, DC

7d • $145,000 - $180,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Systems Architect leads the design, operation, and modernization of a hybrid enterprise IT environment, with responsibility for both the current on-premises data center and its ongoing migration to a cloud architecture. The on-premises environment includes Cisco network switching, enterprise data storage, and virtualized servers. This role will drive the phased migration of these workloads to the cloud while maintaining a stable, secure, and well-documented hybrid environment for the foreseeable future. The Systems Architect designs target-state architectures, plans and executes migration workstreams, and ensures on-prem and cloud components operate cohesively throughout the transition — balancing modernization with the reliability of existing infrastructure.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in systems architecture, infrastructure engineering, virtualization, or cloud computing.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Science, or related discipline.
• Experience with Cisco switching and enterprise network administration.
• Familiarity with enterprise virtualization platforms (e.g., VMware) and storage systems.
• Hands-on experience architecting and deploying solutions on AWS/Azure/GCP, including migrating on-prem workloads to the cloud.
• Experience with infrastructure as code and automation (Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible).
• Strong understanding of cloud networking, VPCs, routing, load balancers, and hybrid connectivity.
• Experience with system maintenance, patching, monitoring, and advanced troubleshooting across hybrid environments.
• Possess demonstrable experience in at least 3 of the following areas: Cloud architecture, migration, and governance; Cisco networking and network security; Enterprise storage administration and storage migration to cloud; Infrastructure as Code and automation; Vulnerability management and security operations; IT service management / monitoring integration (e.g., ServiceNow); Server virtualization (e.g., VMware).
• An active professional certification in one of the following is required: AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate or Professional, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or CCNP Enterprise.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with ServiceNow or similar ITSM platforms is a plus, particularly around monitoring integration and automated ticketing (not a core requirement).
• ServiceNow certification is not required but is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, document, and maintain hybrid architectures spanning on-premises infrastructure (Cisco switching, storage, virtualized servers) and cloud environments.
• Analyze user and business requirements and translate them into scalable technical designs for both current operations and future-state cloud architecture.
• Lead migration planning and execution, including workload assessment, sequencing, cloud landing zone design, and data center rationalization.
• Administer and optimize on-premises network and storage infrastructure, ensuring performance, availability, and security during the migration period.
• Architect cloud networking and connectivity (VPCs, routing, VPN, transit gateways) to support hybrid operations.
• Develop governance, security standards, and operational processes spanning both environments, including monitoring, patching, and configuration management.
• Support integration between infrastructure monitoring tools and ServiceNow to drive automated ticket/task generation for operational issues.
• Evaluate and recommend improvements for cost optimization, performance, and operational efficiency across on-prem and cloud.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, migration plans, and system designs.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, engineers, and leadership to resolve technical issues and maintain architectural integrity throughout the migration.

Benefits

• Inclusive and supportive work environment
• Competitive compensation package
• Professional growth through annual subsidy for trainings, certifications, professional memberships as well as mentorships and job shadowing
• Medical, dental, vision, 401(K) with company match
• Flexible Paid Time Off Program, 11 holidays, paid parental leave, military leave, and government shutdown leave
• Rewards and recognition through peer awards, service year awards, spot bonuses, and annual company awards
• Wellness and mental health benefits
• Commuter benefits
• Flexible work options

What This Job Offers

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