Systems Architect

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.

Key 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 architecturesin accordance withagency 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

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors 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 communicationskills for interacting with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

• 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)
• Must be available to be onsite at the USPTO office in Arlington VA within 48 hours of customer request

Core Competencies

• Federal IT governance and compliance awareness

• Systems-level thinking and risk management

• Stakeholder engagement and technical leadership

• Documentation and audit readiness

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.

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WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Location:Arlington VA
• Type of environment: Hybrid
• Noise Leve: Varies
• Travel Requirements:
• Work Schedule:Day shift Monday Friday. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.
• Amount of Travel: At least 10%: Travel to Arlington VA should be feasible and sustainable for the candidate (proximity to the DC metro area is strongly preferred)
• Must be available to be onsite at the USPTO office in Arlington VA within 48 hours of customer request

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle feel touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop kneel crouch or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision distance vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE

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

OTHER INFORMATION

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

TekSynap is a drug-free workplace. We reserve the right to conduct drug testing in accordance with federal state and local laws. All employees and candidates may be subject to drug screening if deemed necessary to ensure a safe and compliant working environment.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals employment decisions will be based on merit qualifications and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race color creed religion sex sexual orientation gender identity protected veteran status national origin disability age genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as protected status). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms conditions and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities participation in all company-sponsored activities and all employment actions such as promotions compensation benefits and termination of employment.

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