Software Systems ArchitectWe are seeking a Software Systems Architect to join the team supporting the Air Force Technical Applications Center at Patrick Space Force Base in Melbourne, Florida.
NOTE: This is not a remote/telework job.This job requires the selected applicant to have an active U.S. Government-issued security clearance at time of hire and, therefore, requires U.S. citizenship.Kegman is seeking a skilled
Software Systems Architect to serve as the principal technical advisor to the government program manager. This is a critical leadership role focused on migrating decades-old legacy applications to a modern, secure, and scalable enterprise-grade cloud platform.
Responsibilities- Serve as the principal technical advisor, defining the target IT architecture, providing strategic direction, and hands-on guidance to team members.
- Define the complete technical vision, architectural roadmap, and governance framework for an enterprise-grade AWS (or similar) cloud platform.
- Develops and lead the architectural roadmap and strategy for modernizing and migrating decades old legacy applications to the cloud, focusing on re-platforming, data transformation, and performance optimization.
- Ensure the cloud platform is secure, scalable, and compliant with stringent government requirements, while managing cost-efficient operations, and implementing best practices.
- Establish technical standards and proactively identify and mitigate architectural risks.
- Evaluates scalability, resilience, and futureproofing of architectural platforms.
- Translate complex technical concepts for a wide range of stakeholders and customers.
Basic Qualifications- Bachelor's degree with a major in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or other relevant field of study
- Relevant 5+ years of experience
- Certifications: AWS Solutions Architect Associate, TOGAF Standard, MCSE, CISSP
- Strong understanding of enterprise IT architecture principles.
- Proven experience as a technical advisor and leader on large-scale modernization projects.
- Demonstrated experience in designing, migrating, and managing enterprise-grade cloud platforms (AWS or similar) through the software development life cycle.
- Demonstrated experience with modernizing legacy applications, including re-platforming/re-architecting.
- Strong grasp of programming languages for modern systems.
- Hands-on experience in network administration or IT systems.
- Deep understanding of cloud architecture, including security, scalability, and compliance.
- Excellent collaboration and communication skills to effectively lead cross-functional teams.
- Familiarity with technical reviews, audits and methods to detect vulnerabilities.
Preferred Qualifications- AWS Solutions Architect Professional certification
OTHER:- U.S. citizenship required.
- Must have a fully adjudicated (not an interim) Government clearance.
- Must pass a drug test.
