Lead Systems Architect / DTAM / (Hybrid) [Contingent]

iWorks Corporation; Silver Spring (MD); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k)

Health and Wellness Benefits

Paid Sick Time and Vacation Time

Annual raises based on performance

Job summary

iWorks Corporation is seeking a Lead Systems Architect to support the Decennial Transformation and Application Modernization project for the U.S. Census Bureau. This position involves technical leadership across major system and technology initiatives, including cloud-native platforms and DevSecOps practices.

The ideal candidate will have 10-14 years of relevant experience along with strong communication and leadership skills. Exceptional benefits and eligibility for bonuses are offered throughout the year.

Qualifications

• 10-14 years of relevant experience in systems architecture or application modernization.
• Experience leading major technology projects.
• Strong knowledge of application architecture and design principles.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for major system initiatives.
• Establish project goals and execution plans.
• Lead application architecture and modernization activities.
• Collaborate with technical teams across projects.

Skills

Technical leadership

DevSecOps

Cloud architecture

Microservices architecture

API-based architectures

Strong communication skills

Education

10–14 years of relevant systems architecture experience

Experience with DevSecOps integration

Cloud migration experience

Tools

CI/CD pipelines

Infrastructure as code

Version control systems

Job description

Title

Lead Systems Architect

Location

Remote / Hybrid (On site-visits to the DMV location as required by contract)

About this position

iWorks is seeking a Lead Systems Architect to support the Decennial Transformation and Application Modernization (DTAM) project for the U.S. Census Bureau. This effort is focused on modernizing Decennial Census systems into a secure, scalable, cloud-smart environment supporting the 2030 Census and the American Community Survey.

In this role you will provide technical and management leadership across major system and technology initiatives, helping drive modernization efforts involving cloud-native platforms, DevSecOps, data-centric architectures, and scalable application modernization strategies. You will support the development and governance of enterprise architecture standards while overseeing application modernization, testing, operations, security integration, and cloud migration activities.

This position is contingent upon contract award.

Salary Range

$140K – $185K commensurate with the candidate's skills, experience, location, and qualifications.

On a day-to-day basis, you will:

1. Provide technical and management leadership for major system and technology initiatives
2. Establish project goals, technical strategies, and execution plans aligned with DTAM objectives
3. Direct and oversee task execution to ensure technical requirements and delivery objectives are achieved
4. Lead application architecture, modernization, development, and operational management activities
5. Establish, document, and maintain architecture standards, governance artifacts, and technical frameworks
6. Oversee application testing, security integration, operations, maintenance, and cloud migration activities
7. Support implementation of DevSecOps practices and scalable agile methodologies
8. Guide cloud-native, API-based, microservices, and containerized architecture strategies
9. Collaborate with technical teams, stakeholders, and leadership across multiple project assignments
10. Evaluate technical performance and recommend improvements impacting project growth and modernization efforts

Required Education/Qualifications

• 10–14 years of relevant systems architecture, enterprise architecture, or large-scale application modernization experience
• Experience leading major technology assignments and serving as a technical expert across multiple initiatives
• Strong knowledge of application architecture and design oversight principles
• Experience with DevSecOps integration, automated testing, and security-focused development practices
• Experience planning and executing cloud and multi-cloud migration activities
• Experience with infrastructure as code, CI/CD pipelines, and version control systems
• Hands‑on experience with microservices, API‑based, serverless, and containerized architectures
• Familiarity with Zero Trust Architecture concepts and enterprise security integration
• Experience supporting cloud-native platforms and enterprise modernization initiatives
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications/Certifications

• Certifications:
  • TOGAF certification
  • Cloud Architecture certification (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud)
  • CISSP certification
  • Big data certification from AWS, Google, or Azure
  • Cloud database certification
  • Data analytics certification
• Experience supporting federal government modernization initiatives
• Experience working within Agile and scaled Agile environments

Benefits

We offer exceptional comprehensive benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability); 401(k); Health and Wellness Benefits; and Paid Sick Time, Vacation Time, and Holiday Time. You are eligible for bonuses throughout the year as part of our incentive program for innovation, and business development. All employees are also considered for an annual raise, commensurate with performance and company commitment.

FLSA & Employment Status

FLSA EXEMPT AND FULL‑TIME POSITION

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

iWorks Corporation is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran status, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristic.