Engineer, Systems IV (ESY4) – Lead Technical Architect


Job Location:

Fairfax, VA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 30+ days ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Location: Fairfax VA / Remote
Company: Nationwide IT Services (NIS)
Type: Full-Time


Nationwide IT Services is seeking a Lead Technical Architect for a potential role supporting the website and internal CMS platform for NIWC Pacific and DoD ESI stakeholders. This person will serve as the senior technical lead responsible for the platforms overall architecture modernization security reliability and long-term support.

Youll work closely with the Project Manager Government stakeholders developers cybersecurity teams and operations staff to keep the platform secure scalable accessible and running smoothly while helping drive future enhancements and modernization efforts.
The Department of War (DOW) Enterprise Software Initiative (ESI) manages enterprise-wide commercial IT agreements assets and policies to reduce costs across the DOW Coast Guard and Intelligence communities. It supports the full IT lifecycle by using the DOWs combined buying power with software hardware and service vendors.

DOW ESI helps lower costs by combining software needs across organizations and promoting Enterprise Software Agreements. It supports smarter purchasing decisions but does not require any specific products or services.

What Youll Do
  • Lead the technical direction for the website and CMS platform
  • Support system modernization enhancements maintenance and day-to-day operations
  • Design and implement scalable secure solutions for approved updates and new features
  • Troubleshoot issues resolve defects and maintain overall system health and data integrity
  • Guide secure software development practices and support cybersecurity remediation efforts
  • Help ensure compliance with DoD DON NIWC PAC RMF STIG NIST DFARS and other security requirements
  • Support Section 508 accessibility compliance and accessible design best practices
  • Work on enhancements such as:
    • Secure portals
    • CAC-enabled access
    • Search for improvements
    • Workflow automation
    • Reporting and analytics
    • AI/ML-related capabilities
    • Mobile-friendly functionality
  • Coordinate release planning testing deployments QA/UAT and CI/CD activities
  • Provide technical input for backlog planning architecture documentation risk management and deliverables
  • Support RMF/ATO documentation and vulnerability management activities
  • Oversee code quality configuration management testing deployments and technical documentation
  • Identify technical risks and recommend practical solutions
  • Mentor technical team members and help maintain development standards and best practices
Required Qualifications
  • Minimum of 15 years of experience architecting developing and maintaining applications on a Content Management System (CMS) platform.
  • Experience must include demonstrated expertise in implementing and architecting solutions that adhere to DoD ASD STIG for the specified platform.
  • Demonstrate experience with secure integrations with external DoD enterprise services.
  • Experience leading architecture design and implementation efforts for Federal IT systems web applications CMS platforms or enterprise software
  • Strong background in secure software development modernization integration and sustainment
  • Experience supporting cybersecurity compliance vulnerability remediation STIGs RMF/ATO or related Federal security requirements
  • Familiarity with Section 508 accessibility standards
  • Experience working in Agile environments with backlog management release planning testing and CI/CD
  • Experience in creating and maintaining technical documentation and architecture artifacts
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience supporting Navy DoD NIWC NAVWAR or SeaPort NxG programs
  • Experience with public-facing government websites or enterprise knowledge portals
  • Familiarity with CMMI Level 3 ISO 9001 ISO 20000 or ISO 27001 environments
  • Experience with tools such as Azure DevOps Git Jira or Visual Studio Online
  • Experience with technologies such as React Angular SQL Server PostgreSQL APIs dashboards automation tools or cloud/FedRAMP environments
  • Experience supporting CAC/PKI authentication role-based access control and sensitive data protection
Why Join NIS
At Nationwide IT Services youll support high-impact DoD missions while working alongside experienced professionals in a collaborative growth-focused environment. This role offers the opportunity to help modernize and secure mission-critical government platforms while contributing to meaningful long-term initiatives.
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Location: Fairfax VA / RemoteCompany: Nationwide IT Services (NIS)Type: Full-TimeNationwide IT Services is seeking a Lead Technical Architect for a potential role supporting the website and internal CMS platform for NIWC Pacific and DoD ESI stakeholders. This person will serve as the senior technic...