Systems Architect

TekSynap

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Systems Architect provides technical leadership for the design, integration, and governance of complex IT systems supporting federal missions. This role ensures systems are secure, scalable, compliant with federal standards, and aligned with agency enterprise architecture, modernization, and cloud strategies. We are seeking a Systems Architect to join our team supporting U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). TekSynap is a fast growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. “Technology moving at the speed of thought” embodies these principles – the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers. We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays. Visit us at www.TekSynap.com. Apply now to explore jobs with us! The safety and health of our employees is of the utmost importance. Employees are required to comply with any vaccination requirements mandated by contract, applicable law or regulation. By applying to a role at TekSynap you are providing consent to receive text messages regarding your interview and employment status. If at any time you would like to opt out of text messaging, respond "STOP". As part of the application process, you agree that TekSynap Corporation may retain and use your name, e-mail, and contact information for purposes related to employment consideration.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related discipline
8+ years of experience in systems engineering, IT architecture, or enterprise systems
3+ years supporting federal government or public sector IT programs
Strong knowledge of federal IT standards and compliance requirements
Experience designing systems in cloud, hybrid, and on-prem environments
Ability to produce clear technical documentation for government audiences
Strong communication skills for interacting with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Federal IT governance and compliance awareness
Systems-level thinking and risk management
Stakeholder engagement and technical leadership
Documentation and audit readiness
Citizenship Non-US must have legal status and in US for at least 2 years
Clearance requirement Tier 2 or Tier 4 investigation based on the scope of work they are hired for

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting civilian or DoD agencies
Familiarity with enterprise architecture frameworks (TOGAF, FEAF, DoDAF)
Knowledge of NIST 800-53, RMF, Zero Trust, and federal cybersecurity controls
Experience with FedRAMP-authorized cloud services (AWS GovCloud, Azure Government, GCP)
Architecture or cloud certifications (AWS, Azure, TOGAF, CISSP)
Active or ability to obtain a government security clearance (if required by contract)

Responsibilities

Design and oversee end-to-end system architectures supporting federal programs and mission systems
Translate agency business, functional, and mission requirements into technical architectures and solution designs
Ensure compliance with federal policies, standards, and frameworks (e.g., FISMA, NIST, FedRAMP)
Develop architecture artifacts including system diagrams, interface control documents (ICDs), and design specifications
Support cloud, hybrid, and on-premises architectures in accordance with agency cloud adoption strategies
Collaborate with government stakeholders, program managers, cybersecurity teams, and contractors
Provide technical oversight during system development, integration, testing, and deployment
Evaluate and recommend technologies, tools, and vendors consistent with federal acquisition and security requirements
Support system modernization, legacy system replacement, and data integration initiatives
Participate in technical reviews, architecture boards, and design approval processes