Systems Architect
About The Position
The Systems Architect leads the design, operation, and modernization of a hybrid enterprise IT environment, including an existing 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. The role drives a phased migration of workloads to the cloud while maintaining a stable, secure, and well-documented hybrid environment during the transition. The architect designs target-state architectures, plans and executes migration workstreams, and ensures on-premises and cloud components operate cohesively. The role balances modernization with the reliability of existing infrastructure. It is based in Washington, D.C., with two days onsite, and requires an active Top Secret clearance.
Requirements
- At least 8 years of experience in systems architecture, infrastructure engineering, virtualization, or cloud computing.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Science, or a related discipline.
- Active Top Secret clearance.
- Experience with Cisco switching and enterprise network administration.
- Familiarity with enterprise virtualization platforms such as VMware and with storage systems.
- Hands-on experience architecting and deploying solutions on AWS, Azure, or GCP, including migrating on-premises workloads to the cloud.
- Experience with infrastructure as code and automation, such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or 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.
- Demonstrable experience in at least three of these 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 or monitoring integration; or server virtualization.
- An active professional certification in at least one of the following: 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, particularly monitoring integration and automated ticketing.
- ServiceNow certification.
Responsibilities
- Design, document, and maintain hybrid architectures spanning on-premises infrastructure and cloud environments.
- Analyze user and business requirements and translate them into scalable technical designs for 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 migration.
- Architect cloud networking and connectivity, including VPCs, routing, VPNs, and transit gateways, to support hybrid operations.
- Develop governance, security standards, and operational processes across both environments, including monitoring, patching, and configuration management.
- Support integration between infrastructure monitoring tools and ServiceNow to enable automated ticket and task generation for operational issues.
- Evaluate and recommend improvements to cost optimization, performance, and operational efficiency across on-premises and cloud environments.
- 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 migration.
Benefits
- Inclusive and supportive work environment.
- Competitive compensation package.
- Annual subsidy for training, certifications, and professional memberships, as well as mentorships and job shadowing.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Flexible Paid Time Off Program.
- 11 holidays.
- Paid parental leave.
- Military leave.
- Government shutdown leave.
- Peer awards, service year awards, spot bonuses, and annual company awards.
- Wellness and mental health benefits.
- Commuter benefits.
- Flexible work options.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
