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Application Architect
Location: On-Site - Arlington, VA
Summary:
The Application Architect will support DHS CISA in designing, integrating, and modernizing mission-critical applications. This role provides technical leadership in defining architecture standards, ensuring systems meet security requirements, and guiding development teams through implementation.
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Location: On-Site - Arlington, VA
Summary:
The Application Architect will support DHS CISA in designing, integrating, and modernizing mission-critical applications. This role provides technical leadership in defining architecture standards, ensuring systems meet security requirements, and guiding development teams through implementation.
Responsibilities:
- Define and document enterprise application architectures and integration strategies.
- Lead system design to ensure scalability, reliability, and security.
- Collaborate with business analysts, developers, and cloud engineers to align solutions with DHS mission needs.
- Support modernization initiatives, including cloud migration and Zero Trust adoption.
- Conduct technical reviews, validate solutions, and provide guidance on secure coding practices.
- Prepare system documentation, architecture diagrams, and interface specifications.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (Master's preferred).
- 8 years of experience in application design and architecture.
- Demonstrated expertise in enterprise software design, system integration, and cloud environments (AWS GovCloud, Azure Gov).
- Strong understanding of NIST, DHS, and FedRAMP security frameworks.
- Professional certification (e.g., AWS/Azure Architect, CISSP, or equivalent) required.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders.