Lead Systems Architect

Nava; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous medical cost sharing

100% company paid dental insurance

100% company paid disability insurance

401k plan with generous match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Nava is seeking a skilled Lead Systems Architect to lead the architectural redesign of a legacy software application in Washington, DC. This full-time position requires technical leadership and a passion for modernizing systems within the Federal government. The ideal candidate will hold an active Secret clearance and possess a Bachelor's Degree in IT or related fields.

Responsibilities include mentoring team members, supporting technical solutions, and ensuring service level agreements are met. The position comes with comprehensive benefits including paid medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Qualifications

• 11+ years in Federal IT enterprise architecture, including Zero Trust and NIST.
• Experience leading technology roadmaps and strategies.
• Expert-level command of English, with effective communication at CIO and CISO levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural redesign and modernization of a legacy software application.
• Support Lead Developer in resolving complex technical issues.
• Mentor cross-functional team members for collective success.

Skills

Technical leadership

Cloud architecture

Legacy systems modernization

Communication at executive levels

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in IT or related field

Tools

JCAM

eMASS

Xacta

Archer

Job description

Be Challenged and Make a Difference

In a world of technology, people make the difference. We believe if we invest in great people, then great things will happen. At AnaVation, we provide unmatched value to our customers and employees through innovative solutions and an engaging culture.

Description of Task to be Performed

AnaVation is seeking a Lead Systems Architect with an active Secret clearance. The ideal candidate will be a technical and thought leader with a passion for modernizing legacy enterprise architectures in the Federal government space. This is a full‑time position located onsite with our customer in Washington DC.

What you will be doing

• Provide technical, thought, and people leadership in the architectural redesign and modernization of a large, multi‑tenant, legacy software application
• Support the Lead Developer to resolve particularly complex technical issues; provide innovative technical solutions to address environmental constraints and challenges
• Develop and maintain stakeholder relationships to support activities throughout the entire SDLC
• Ensure attainment of all SLAs/SLOs in accordance with the QASP
• Mentor cross‑functional development team members to achieve collective success
• Must have the ability to work in a dynamic environment and adapt to changing conditions
• Must possess a high degree of originality, creativity, and initiative requiring minimal supervision

Required Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications (Education/Certifications, Experience, etc)

• Bachelor’s Degree in IT, Information Systems, Engineering, or related
• 11+ years in Federal IT enterprise architecture including experience with Zero Trust and NIST

Clearance

• Minimum active Secret clearance; able to obtain and maintain Top Secret

Other Required Skills & Qualifications

• Experience leading the development of technology roadmaps and strategies
• Hands‑on technical expertise designing secure, scalable, multi‑tenant, cloud/on‑prem/hybrid architectures including all infrastructure, data, workflows, automation, compliance, reliability, identity, and access considerations
• Experience migrating legacy, multi‑tenant applications to the cloud while maintaining security posture, meeting strict uptime requirements, and significantly improving user experience (UX)
• Expert‑level command of the English language (oral and written), with experience interacting effectively at the CIO and CISO levels of large organizations
• Expert‑level organizational skills and ability to keep a multitude of tasks and projects on track at all times and with minimal supervision

Location

• Washington, DC with the potential for a hybrid telework schedule upon client approval

Required Qualifications

• High‑level application development and cybersecurity certifications are strongly preferred
• Specific experience with JCAM, eMASS, Xacta, Archer, or similar cybersecurity GRC tools is desired

Benefits

• Generous cost sharing for medical insurance for the employee and dependents
• 100% company paid dental insurance for employees and dependents
• 100% company paid long‑term and short‑term disability insurance
• 100% company paid vision insurance for employees and dependents
• 401k plan with generous match and 100% immediate vesting
• Competitive Pay
• Generous paid leave and holiday package
• Tuition and training reimbursement
• Life and AD&D Insurance

About AnaVation

AnaVation is the leader in solving the most complex technical challenges for collection and processing in the U.S. Federal Intelligence Community. We are a U.S. owned company headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia. We deliver groundbreaking research with advanced software and systems engineering that provides an information advantage to contribute to the mission and operational success of our customers. We offer complex challenges, a top‑notch work environment, and a world‑class, collaborative team.

Equal Opportunity Employer

AnaVation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.