Senior Architect Cloud Systems Engineer

NOVA is seeking a Senior Architect / Cloud Systems Engineer to Lead enterprise AI and data architecture initiatives supporting ITA AI systems cloud modernization AI-ready data services and scalable platform integrations across OCIO environments.

*This position is contingent upon contract award.*

Responsibilities:

• Lead enterprise architecture and cloud solution design
• Provide technical leadership across AI and data modernization efforts
• Support AI-ready data strategy and enterprise integrations
• Advise product teams transitioning applications into O&M support
• Ensure alignment with SAFe Agile delivery and DevSecOps practices
• Support security scalability governance and operational resilience initiatives
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Experience supporting Federal cloud modernization AI systems enterprise data services and Azure-based architectures.
• Years of Experience: 10 Years
• Education Level: Bachelors Degree in Computer Science Engineering Information Systems or related field
• Clearance Requirements: U.S. Citizenship required; Public Trust / NACI minimum
• Certification Requirements: Azure Solutions Architect Expert preferred; SAFe certification preferred
• Any other work-related qualifications needed for the role: Experience with Azure cloud services DevSecOps AI/ML environments enterprise integration patterns and Federal compliance frameworks.

Work Location

Remote work is preferred with occasional onsite support in Washington DC as required.

About Us
Diné Development Corporation (DDC) is a Navajo Nation owned family of companies that provides government agencies and commercial organizations with high-quality IT professional environmental and research and development services. DDC is dedicated to empowering the Navajo Nation and communities we serve.

Benefits
Eligible full-time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package including medical dental vision life and disability coverage retirement savings with company match paid time off voluntary supplemental benefits and access to an employee assistance program. The package also includes educational assistance with tuition reimbursement.

EEO Statement
This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a) 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin or for inquiring about discussing or disclosing information about compensation or any other basis prohibited by law. We participate in E-Verify.