Application Architect

Location: On-Site - Arlington, VA. Clearance: Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain DHS suitability clearance, as required by federal contract.

Summary

The Application Architect will support DHS CISA in designing, integrating, and modernizing mission-critical applications. This role provides technical leadership in defining architecture standards, ensuring systems meet security requirements, and guiding development teams through implementation.

Responsibilities

• Define and document enterprise application architectures and integration strategies.
• Lead system design to ensure scalability, reliability, and security.
• Collaborate with business analysts, developers, and cloud engineers to align solutions with DHS mission needs.
• Support modernization initiatives, including cloud migration and Zero Trust adoption.
• Conduct technical reviews, validate solutions, and provide guidance on secure coding practices.
• Prepare system documentation, architecture diagrams, and interface specifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (Master's preferred).
• 8+ years of experience in application design and architecture.
• Demonstrated expertise in enterprise software design, system integration, and cloud environments (AWS GovCloud, Azure Gov).
• Strong understanding of NIST, DHS, and FedRAMP security frameworks.
• Professional certification (e.g., AWS/Azure Architect, CISSP, or equivalent) required.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders.