System Architect – SME

📋 Description

• Offer senior technical direction for the architectural modernization of enterprise infrastructure in support of the SEC ISS contract.

• Convert mission and functional requirements into scalable and secure technical solutions within on-premises and hybrid/multi-cloud environments.

• Lead interdisciplinary engineering and operations teams to enhance reliability, automation, and service performance in line with SEC OIT objectives.

• Spearhead technology evaluations, proofs of concept, pilots, and demonstrations while ensuring designs comply with 24x7x365 enterprise operations and observability needs.

• Ensure that architectural decisions are in accordance with Zero Trust, FISMA, and SEC governance standards.

• Design and oversee enterprise IT systems across various functional domains, including server, platform, storage, and cloud sectors.

• Establish scalable and resilient target-state designs and transitional architectures for hybrid setups.

• Create and maintain architecture documentation, standards, and technical decision artifacts to facilitate execution and governance.

• Identify, evaluate, and recommend technologies that satisfy specified technical and business criteria.

• Provide technical guidance to multidisciplinary server and system operations teams in enterprise settings.

• Assist in root-cause analysis, corrective measures, and continuous improvement initiatives related to SLA and performance goals.

• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure technical solutions are aligned with SEC policy, risk management, and operational governance.

⛳️ Requirements

• This role is limited to U.S. citizens only.

• Capability to obtain and maintain SEC Public Trust clearance.

• BS Degree with 12+ years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree with 10-13 years of pertinent experience in engineering and designing enterprise IT systems.

• Four years of experience may substitute for a BS degree.

• Proven track record in managing multi-disciplinary server and system operations teams.

• Demonstrated ability to convert functional requirements into enterprise-level technical solutions and lead integration/scalability initiatives.

• Must hold Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) - Server Infrastructure certification, or possess equivalent relevant experience.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a knack for effective collaboration across cross-functional teams.

• Expertise in enterprise infrastructure design and architecture.

• Familiarity with multi-vendor server operating systems.

• Knowledge of virtualization and cloud integration architectures.

• Proficiency in system integration and scalability architecture.

• Understanding of security architecture for enterprise platforms.

• Experience in technology evaluation, POC/pilot execution, and solution validation.

• Cross-functional technical leadership and stakeholder communication skills.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health and Wellness programs

• Income Protection

• Paid Leave

• Retirement