Systems Architect

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Job Title: Systems Architect
Location Charlotte, NC ** On-Site
Duration 12 months
Role Type: W2 Contract Engagement-No C2C
Industry: Financial Services / Capital Markets / Compliance

Overview

Seeking a Systems Architect to support moderately complex architectural initiatives across the Technology & Data organization. The ideal candidate operates with urgency and focus able to quickly assess application architectures, engage stakeholders, and deliver high-quality threat models and architectural guidance within tight timelines.

This role partners with cross-functional teams to deliver architectural solutions aligned with enterprise standards, cybersecurity policies, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Consult on and contribute to moderately complex Systems Architecture initiatives and deliverables.
• Review, assess, and document architectural patterns and application designs, incorporating Cloud Security and Cybersecurity requirements.
• Perform in-depth evaluations of variable technical factors across systems, integrations, and platforms.
• Deliver rapid threat modeling and architectural recommendations under compressed timelines.
• Collaborate with technology teams, product owners, and security partners to meet architectural and compliance standards.
• Support large-scale architectural planning efforts and ensure alignment with enterprise frameworks.
• Contribute to issue resolution by applying strong technical judgment and a solid understanding of policies, procedures, and governance requirements.

Required Qualifications

• 4 years of Systems Architecture experience, or equivalent demonstrated through:

• Professional work or consulting
• Technical training
• Military experience
• Education

Preferred Skills

• Cloud Security: 2 4 years
• Cybersecurity: 4 6 years
• Software Architecture & Design: 4 6 years
• API Development: 1 2 years
• GenAI / AI-assisted tooling: 1 2 years
• Python: 1 2 years

Key Attributes

• Demonstrated ability to work with urgency and precision in fast-paced environments.
• Strong analytical approach to evaluating application and system architectures.
• Effective communicator who can collaborate with diverse engineering, security, and business stakeholders.
• Ability to translate complex technical requirements into clear, actionable architectural guidance.

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