System Architect (SME) Bethesda, MD Must have an active TSSCI Clearance with polygraph
Bethesda, MD - USA
Job Summary
System Architect (SME)
Bethesda MD
Full-Time On-site
Join Synertex LLC and bring your expertise to a mission that matters. Were looking for a System Architect Subject Matter Expert (SME) with a background in cloud architecture enterprise IT design and data-centric infrastructure to support critical government and intelligence initiatives. If youre passionate about building scalable secure and future-ready architectures and thrive in a strategic innovation-driven and collaborative role-this opportunity is for you.
- Design enterprise-level IT architectures with a focus on cloud-native and hybrid environments
- Define system integration patterns and infrastructure components to support mission requirements
- Develop architectural roadmaps and ensure alignment with organizational strategy
- Lead cloud adoption initiatives and advise on platform selection migration and optimization
- Document system components data flows and security boundaries in compliance with federal standards
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including cybersecurity data services and software development
- Evaluate emerging technologies to drive IT modernization and innovation
- TS/SCI clearance required including additional security screenings
- Full Performance: High school diploma/GED with 8 years associates with 6 years bachelors with 4 years or masters with 2 years of relevant experience
- Senior Level: High school diploma/GED with 10 years associates with 8 years bachelors with 6 years masters with 4 years or PhD with 2 years
- Expert/Master Level: High school diploma/GED with 12 years associates with 10 years bachelors with 8 years masters with 6 years or PhD with 4 years
- Strong experience in enterprise system design cloud computing (AWS Azure GCP) and data-driven infrastructure
- Proficiency with architecture modeling tools (e.g. ArchiMate Sparx EA Visio)
- Deep understanding of system interoperability security architecture and service-oriented design
- Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to interface with senior stakeholders
- Experience designing IT systems for defense intelligence or federal agencies
- Knowledge of Zero Trust architecture DevSecOps and infrastructure-as-code (IaC) practices
- Familiarity with DoD Architecture Framework (DoDAF) or other federal architecture standards
- Background in transitioning legacy systems to modern cloud-based architectures
Join a mission-driven team advancing government communication capabilities and operational readiness. Apply today and become part of Synertex LLCs legacy of innovation leadership and excellence.
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About Company
Synertex was founded with the vision of providing the most innovative, reliable and cost-effective solutions to our customers by fostering a corporate culture that attracts and retains creative, practical, and energetic employees who are driven to “make a difference”