IT Systems Solution Architect - Senior

Lawelawe Defense Inc.; Massachusetts; Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A Native Hawaiian Owned Small Disadvantaged Business is seeking a Senior IT Systems Solution Architect to design, maintain, and audit cloud software systems and databases. The successful candidate will have over 10 years of experience, technical leadership capabilities, and relevant certifications. This remote position offers competitive compensation and benefits, contributing to community-focused work.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Career development and training opportunities

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in IT architecture.
• Active CompTIA Security+ certification required.
• Expertise in cloud computing and microservices architecture.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and architecture of IT systems.
• Develop task plans and ensure project objectives alignment.
• Conduct reviews and analyze system performance metrics.

Skills

Project management

System design

Excellent communication

Technical leadership

Education

MA / MS in related field

BA/BS in related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Jira

Asana

Job description

About Us
Lawelawe is a Native Hawaiian Owned Small Disadvantaged Business (NHO SDB) that specializes in providing a range of services to federal government clients, including program management, digital solutions, human capital and training, and medical staffing. Lawelawe leverages our NHO status to secure federal contracts that not only drive business success but also support our overall mission to uplift economically disadvantaged Native Hawaiian families and preserve the Native Hawaiian heritage.

Your Role
As a remote IT Systems Solution Architect- Senior, you will play a pivotal role in designing, maintaining, and auditing cloud software systems and databases, ensuring data accuracy and resolving conflicts. This role includes managing System Architect (SA) databases, consulting on system performance, and overseeing SA's installation and maintenance to improve reliability and performance of software.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop detailed task plans, schedules, and resource allocations in coordination with project managers and team leads.
• Ensure that tasks are aligned with project objectives and contribute to overall project success.
• Lead the design and architecture of complex IT systems and solutions, ensuring alignment with business requirements, technical standards, and industry best practices.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams throughout the software development lifecycle, from requirements analysis and design to implementation and deployment.
• Define and maintain the organization's enterprise architecture framework, including standards, guidelines, and best practices for solution design and development.
• Research and evaluate emerging technologies and trends to identify opportunities for innovation and improvement in IT systems and infrastructure.
• Create and maintain detailed architecture documentation, including diagrams, specifications, and technical documentation, to facilitate system understanding and knowledge transfer.
• Implement quality assurance processes and standards to ensure that task deliverables meet project requirements and quality standards.
• Conduct reviews and inspections as necessary to verify compliance with project specifications.
• Analyze system performance metrics and identify opportunities for optimization, scalability, and efficiency improvements in IT systems and infrastructure.
• Ensure that IT solutions comply with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and security best practices, and implement appropriate controls to protect sensitive data and systems.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the quality, reliability, and performance of IT systems and solutions, leveraging automation and DevOps practices where applicable.

Requirements

• MA / MS in related field with 10+ years’ experienceor in lieu: BA/BS in related field with 15+ years’ experience
• Possess an active CompTIA Security+ certification
• Active Secret Security clearance is required
• Must be a US citizen
• Experience in project management, with a focus on leading integrated project tasks or workstreams
• Proficiency in project management software such as Microsoft Project, Jira, or Asana.
• Experience in system design, development, and sustainment concepts.
• Must have excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Deep understanding of enterprise architecture principles, including application architecture, data architecture, infrastructure architecture, and integration architecture.
• Expertise in a wide range of technologies, platforms, and programming languages, including but not limited to cloud computing, microservices architecture, containers, APIs, and databases.
• Knowledge of Cloud architecture and development

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+years’ experience with DOD or Army hardware/software and applications development, installation, maintenance, operation, and testing efforts.
• 10+ years’ experience in monitoring, testing, troubleshooting, and performing corrective actions for IT systems.
• Experience with Risk Management Framework, vulnerability assessments, Information Assurance Vulnerability Alerts (IAVA) reporting, and cybersecurity problem resolution.
• 10+ years’ experience in planning and engineering enterprise IT solutions.
• 10+ years’ experience in supervising and managing IT support personnel.
• PMP or PRINCE2 certification is a plus.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off (separate from 11 federal holidays)
• Career development and training opportunities
• Mission-driven, community-focused work
• And much more!

Join Our Team
Lawelawe Defense Inc ("LDI") is an SBA Certified 8(a) Native Hawaiian Owned (NHO) SDB Lawelawe Defense offers an outstanding record of delivery on various projects encompassing: Program and Portfolio Management; Systems Engineering and Architecture; Network Engineering and Operations; Data Center Optimization and Operations; Desktop/Server and Application Virtualization.

Ready to Apply?
We’re looking for self-starters who own their work and don’t back down from challenges. If you’re ready to bring your best and make a real impact, we want to hear from you.

The above job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Candidates possessing the necessary qualifications for the position will be considered.

Lawelawe Defense Inc is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a comprehensive background verification, inclusive of a criminal record check. Employment may be subject to other background checks, as required by the position.