IT Engineer - Level V

AttainX, Inc.; Silver Spring (MD); Remote; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Disability coverage

Job summary

AttainX, Inc. seeks an experienced Cloud & Systems Architect to support NOAA’s National Weather Service.

The role focuses on enterprise architecture, modernization through data flow modeling, security planning, and collaboration with government stakeholders, developers, and programmers to improve on-premises and cloud systems. The ideal candidate has 10+ years in engineering, hands-on experience with Structurizr/C4/PlantUML/Mermaid, AWS/Azure, and TOGAF with ArchiMate; AWS Certified

Qualifications

• BS/BA engineering degree (or equivalent) and 10+ years in the field.
• Eight (8) years of direct experience in software engineering, systems optimization, or specialized technical programming.
• Hands-on experience with Structurizr or architecture-as-code tools such as the C4 model, PlantUML or Mermaid.
• Familiarity with Jira, GitHub, and/or Confluence.
• Experience developing enterprise architecture models, including TOGAF alignment using ArchiMate and Visio.
• Experience with C4 model views and tools like Structurizr, Mermaid, PlantUML, Draw.io.
• Architecture-as-code practices integrated with dev workflows, version control, and release processes.
• IaC and cloud tooling to analyze AWS/Azure environments and generate diagrammatic architectures.
• As-Is and To-Be architecture roadmaps over a 6–12 month planning horizon.
• Ability to establish repeatable processes and documentation across teams.
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional or equivalent cloud credential; must remain valid.
• Knowledge of NIST SP 800-53 and FIPS 200.
• Ability to collaborate with developers and explain findings to varied audiences.
• Excellent analytical, written communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to meet NOAA background investigation and security requirements.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute systems engineering processes for assigned NOAA portfolios.
• Document and maintain current system architectures, configurations, and data flows.
• Develop target architecture views and evaluate emerging technologies and cloud options.
• Perform planning, capacity analysis, and optimization for reliable operations.
• Evaluate architectures, data standards, and identify integration gaps.
• Identify technical and security risks; support risk registry and mitigations.
• Develop design guidelines, system models, and architecture assessments.
• Prepare tests and validation activities; support verification and validation.
• Integrate security requirements into the lifecycle and support assessments.
• Coordinate findings and deliverables with engineering teams and stakeholders.
• Support accessibility and protect controlled information and PII.
• Maintain technical documentation and knowledge transfer across teams.

Skills

Architectural leadership

Systems thinking

Stakeholder communication

Security compliance

Education

BS/BA engineering degree

AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional

Tools

Structurizr

C4 model

PlantUML

Mermaid

Jira

GitHub

Confluence

ArchiMate

Microsoft Visio

Draw.io

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.

Contracts Contractor Professional Silver Spring, MD, US

Salary Range: $120,000.00 To $150,000.00 Annually

Job Title: Cloud & Systems Architect

Location: Remote(Occasional travel to Silver Spring, MD)

Work Schedule:On-site

Security Requirements:Must successfully complete required NOAA background investigation/public trust and maintain eligibility for facility and system access.

Work Authorization:Must be a US Citizen

AttainX is seeking an experienced Cloud & Systems Architect to support NOAA’s National Weather Service. This position supports enterprise architecture and modernization through systems planning, data flow modeling, security planning, performance and capacity management, risk assessment, testing, and integration. The individual will collaborate with Government stakeholders, developers, and programmers to improve mission-critical on-premises and cloud systems.

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

• BS/BA engineering degree (or equivalent) in a related area as well as 10+ years of overall experience in the field or in a related area.
• Eight (8) years of direct experience in software engineering, systems optimization, or specialized technical programming; additional relevant experience is welcome.
• Must have hands‑on experience with Structurizr or another architecture-as-code tool, such as the C4 model, PlantUML or Mermaid
• Familiarity with Jira, GitHub, and/or Confluence is required
• Experience developing and maintaining enterprise architecture models, including current‑state (As-Is) and future‑state (To-Be) architectures, using ArchiMate and Microsoft Visio in alignment with The Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF).
• Experience developing and maintaining comprehensive enterprise architecture models using the C4 model, including system context, container, component, and dynamic views, leveraging tools such as Structurizr, Mermaid, PlantUML, Draw.io, and other architecture modeling solutions.
• Experience Implementing architecture-as-code practices that integrate with development workflows, version control, and release processes to ensure system architecture diagrams and documentation remain accurate, current, and aligned with evolving applications and infrastructure.
• Leveraging Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC), cloud infrastructure discovery, and automation tools to analyze existing AWS/Azure environments and generate accurate architectural diagrams depicting system components, dependencies, integrations, and data flows.
• Must Have Hands‑on development of enterprise‑wide As-Is architecture baselines and To-Be architectural roadmaps, integrating existing infrastructure documentation with emerging development activities and planned modernization initiatives over a 6-12 month planning horizon.
• Ability to establish repeatable processes, standards, documentation practices, and knowledge‑transfer procedures to support long‑term ownership, maintenance, and continuous improvement of enterprise architecture artifacts across development, engineering, and Government stakeholder teams.
• Current AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional certification, or an equivalent professional‑level cloud solutions architect credential. The required certification must remain valid during employment in the role.
• Working knowledge of federal information security frameworks and secure systems engineering practices, including NIST SP 800-53 and FIPS 200.
• Ability to collaborate with developers, programmers, engineers, and project stakeholders and explain technical findings to technical and nontechnical audiences.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, written communication, and organizational skills; ability to deliver accurate documentation and meet project milestones.
• Ability to meet NOAA background investigation, badging, system access, nondisclosure, and information protection requirements.

Job Duties:

The Cloud & Solutions Architect supports NWS systems engineering and portfolio modernization activities. Responsibilities include:

• Define and execute systems engineering processes for assigned NWS portfolios, coordinating requirements and technical activities with developers, programmers, and Government stakeholders.
• Document and maintain current system architectures, configurations, dependencies, service workflows, data flows, and network connectivity; incorporate approved changes within required project timelines.
• Develop target architecture views and evaluate emerging technologies, cloud approaches, integration options, compatibility, and performance trade‑offs.
• Perform systems planning, performance analysis, capacity planning, lifecycle benchmarking, and optimization to support reliable, scalable mission operations.
• Evaluate project architectures and data and communication standards; identify integration gaps, bottlenecks, and architectural inconsistencies.
• Identify and document technical, security, and implementation risks; support the Technical Risk Registry, mitigation recommendations, and recurring status reporting.
• Develop engineering process documentation, design guidelines, system models, data flow diagrams, technical white papers, and architecture assessments using required NWS templates.
• Prepare and execute systems and software test plans, integration assessments, validation activities, and deployment readiness reviews; document results and support independent verification and validation.
• Integrate security requirements into the systems lifecycle and support vulnerability assessments, remediation recommendations, and secure system authorization activities under applicable DOC and NOAA/NWS policies.
• Coordinate technical findings, integration needs, schedules, and corrective actions with the engineering team; provide accurate deliverables and progress updates.
• Support accessibility requirements for applicable information and communication technology and protect proprietary information, Controlled Unclassified Information, and Personally Identifiable Information.
• Support knowledge transfer and continuity by maintaining current technical documentation and communicating system dependencies and pending tasks.

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 at AttainX HR.

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 normally performed at NOAA’s National Weather Service Headquarters, generally during 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. operational hours, Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays. Remote work for authorized tasks must comply with Department of Commerce remote access requirements. Office noise is usually moderate.

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