Lead Software Architect – Cybersecurity & Cloud, Secret

Apex Systems

Maryland

On-site

USD 140,000 - 190,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

ESPP
401K
HSA
EAP
Certification discounts

Job summary

Everforth Apex is seeking a Lead Software Architect to guide the development and implementation of durable software architectures with a focus on cybersecurity and digital engineering integration. You will translate customer needs into a plan by developing architectures and leading tangible software releases, cloud migrations, and technical innovation within an Agile process.

This role requires 10+ years in software architecture, aviation/Navy experience, and strong proficiency in C++, Java, or

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of software architecture and implementation experience.
  • 5+ years in aviation or Navy environments.
  • Experience with SysML or UML and OO languages (C++, Java, C#).
  • Familiarity with Agile Scrum or Kanban and cloud migrations.
  • Ability to lead competitive proposal efforts and multi-opportunities.
  • Bachelor's degree in CS or Software Engineering; ability to obtain security certifications.

Responsibilities

  • Guide development and implementation of durable software architectures.
  • Architect products, strategies, and process improvements with DE integration.
  • Translate solutions into tangible software releases and cloud migrations.
  • Lead and mentor a team to deliver results in an Agile DE process.
  • Support proposal efforts in a competitive environment.

Skills

Software architecture
Leadership
Cybersecurity
Agile methodologies
Cloud technologies
Proposal leadership
SysML/UML
C++, Java, C#

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or Software Engineering

Tools

GitLab
Jira
Confluence
Came
Agentic AI workflows

Job description

Everforth Apex is seeking a Lead Software Architect to guide the development and implementation of durable software architectures with a focus on cybersecurity and digital engineering integration. You will translate customer needs into a plan by developing architectures and leading tangible software releases, cloud migrations, and technical innovation within an Agile process.

This role requires 10+ years in software architecture, aviation/Navy experience, and strong proficiency in C++, Java, or

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