Applications Architect - Level V

Attainx,inc-; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 188,000 - 197,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Disability coverage

Job summary

AttainX, Inc. seeks an Application Architect to support DHS CISA IRME, overseeing system assessment, architecture analysis, requirements definition, and modernization planning. You will guide risk modeling, geospatial analysis, and enterprise integration with senior-level decision influence.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent), 7+ years IT, and 3+ years in architecture, plus cloud experience. Telework with Government approval; security clearances and citizenship are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent education/experience considered.
• 7+ years IT experience; 3+ years in application/solution architecture; 2+ years cloud architecture experience.
• Senior-level experience designing enterprise architectures and guiding modernization and integration.
• Experience with cloud-native or multi-cloud architectures, APIs, microservices, and SaaS integration.
• Knowledge of secure design, Zero Trust, identity management, OAuth 2.0, SAML, and data exchange standards.
• Experience with agile delivery, architecture reviews, pipelines, and lifecycle testing.
• Federal security authorization familiarity (FISMA, FedRAMP, privacy, accessibility).
• Active architecture certifications (preferred).
• U.S. Citizenship for DHS access.

Responsibilities

• Assess and inventory application architecture, cloud infrastructure, data models, and integrations.
• Identify technical debt, security vulnerabilities, performance bottlenecks, and dependencies.
• Translate mission needs into architectural requirements with traceability.
• Document workflows, constraints, risks, and modernization goals for risk modeling environment.
• Develop architecture modernization options with cost-benefit analyses and risk assessments.
• Support phased modernization roadmap with milestones and priorities.
• Provide technical direction to project plans and risk mitigation actions.
• Support Architecture Life Cycle reviews and governance inputs.
• Prepare architecture diagrams and reports for Government review.

Skills

Architectural design

Cloud architectures

Agile delivery

Interviews stakeholders

Systems engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IS/Engineering

Tools

AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional

Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect

TOGAF Practitioner

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Full Time Professional Arlington, VA, US

Salary Range: $188,000.00 To $197,000.00 Annually

Job Title: Application Architect

Location: Remote/Hybrid - DHS CISA and authorized contractor facilities — 4200 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22203 and 4601 N. Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203. Telework only with Government approval.

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday.

Security Requirements: DHS CISA IREM Tier 4 background investigation required; must obtain and maintain a favorable DHS/CISA suitability/fitness determination/public trust and required facility and system access.

Work Authorization: U.S. citizenship required for DHS IT system access. Must be authorized to work in the United States.

AttainX is seeking an Application Architect to support the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Infrastructure and Risk Modeling Environment (IRME). This senior technical role supports project management through system assessment, architecture analysis, requirements definition, and modernization planning. The architect advises on technical direction for risk modeling, simulations, geospatial analysis, and enterprise integration.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, engineering, or a related field is preferred; equivalent education, training, and relevant experience will be considered.
• 7+ years of relevant IT experience, including at least 3 years in application or solution architecture and 2 years supporting cloud architecture, integration or legacy modernization.
• Senior-level experience designing enterprise application architectures and guiding modernization and integration.
• Experience with cloud-native or multi-cloud architectures, APIs, microservices, and SaaS integration.
• Experience assessing data models, dependencies, migration strategies, validation, and rollback controls.
• Knowledge of secure design, Zero Trust, identity management, OAuth 2.0, SAML, and open data exchange standards.
• Experience with agile delivery, architecture reviews, development pipelines, and lifecycle testing.
• Familiarity with Federal security authorization, FISMA, FedRAMP, privacy, and Section 508 accessibility.
• Ability to explain architecture trade-offs; geospatial, risk modeling, data platform, or approved AI/ML integration experience is preferred.
• A current AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional, Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Architect, TOGAF Enterprise Architecture Practitioner, or equivalent architecture certification is highly preferred.
• Must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a DHS CISA IRME Public Trust clearance.

Job Duties

• Assess and inventory application architecture, cloud infrastructure, software, data models, data flows, interfaces, and integrations.
• Identify technical debt, security vulnerabilities, performance bottlenecks, and architectural dependencies; document findings and recommended actions.
• Interview stakeholders and technical teams to translate mission needs into candidate capabilities and architectural requirements with end-to-end traceability.
• Document current workflows, technical constraints, pain points, risks, and modernization goals for the risk modeling environment.
• Develop and compare architecture modernization options; contribute cost-benefit analyses, risk assessments, and resource estimates.
• Support a phased modernization roadmap with milestone decision points, dependencies, measurable outcomes, and incremental implementation priorities.
• Provide technical direction and architecture inputs to project plans, schedules, roles, responsibilities, and risk mitigation actions.
• Support enterprise architecture and Systems Engineering Life Cycle reviews and document architectural decisions and governance inputs.
• Prepare architecture diagrams, technical reports, briefings, and demonstrations for Government review and decision‑making.
• Maintain architecture documentation and knowledge repositories; support technical knowledge transfer and continuity of services.

Non-Essential Functions

Other related duties as assigned.

About Us

AttainX, Inc. delivers technology solutions, software products, and professional services to Federal Government customers. Our people are central to achieving our customers’ missions. We support quality, collaboration, and employee growth through teamwork and professional development.

We are proud to offer competitive compensation and benefits packages, including paid vacation, medical, dental, and vision insurance, a matching 401(k) plan, tuition/training reimbursement, and long- and short‑term disability coverage, subject to plan terms and eligibility.

EEO Commitment

AttainX is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to a workplace free from discrimination. We provide equal opportunity to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Accommodations

Applicants and employees who need a reasonable accommodation for the application process or to perform essential job functions may contact Human Resources.

Physical Demands

This position primarily involves computer‑based work, reviewing technical materials, and communicating with team members and stakeholders. Essential functions may be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

Work is performed at DHS CISA offices in Arlington, Virginia, and authorized contractor facilities. Telework is situational, requires Government approval, and may be revoked. Office noise is generally moderate. General work hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday, excluding Federal holidays, with core availability from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Occasional work outside normal hours, including weekends or holidays, may be required for crisis response or critical IT issues.