Senior Systems Architect: Cloud, Cyber & Secure Defense

WiSC Enterprises, LLC; Dayton (OH); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

WiSC Enterprises seeks an experienced Systems Architect to design, develop, integrate, and modernize enterprise and mission-critical systems for DoD, IC, and Federal programs. The role offers onsite, hybrid, or customer-location support based on program needs.

You will lead architecture frameworks, roadmaps, and interface designs while guiding cloud transformations, cybersecurity integration, and MBSE efforts to deliver secure, scalable solutions for national security missions.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience supporting systems architecture in DoD/IC or Federal environments
• Strong knowledge of systems engineering methodologies and distributed systems design
• Experience with cloud technologies, infrastructure modernization, cybersecurity integration
• Familiarity with lifecycle processes: requirements management, verification, validation
• Knowledge of Agile, DevSecOps, and digital engineering concepts
• Active Secret clearance required; Top Secret/SCI preferred
• Experience with AI/ML-enabled systems and data analytics
• Proficiency in cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) and MBSE methodologies

Responsibilities

• Develop architecture frameworks, roadmaps, interface designs, and integration strategies
• Lead full systems engineering lifecycle activities: requirements, design, integration, testing, deployment, sustainment
• Architect solutions across cloud, IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, and mission apps
• Conduct trade studies, risk analyses, and technology assessments to support missions
• Collaborate with government stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable solutions
• Support MBSE initiatives, digital engineering, and DevSecOps practices
• Ensure interoperability, security, and compliance across environments
• Assist cloud migration and infrastructure modernization efforts
• Produce architecture docs, technical reports, and executive briefings
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to teams
• Evaluate emerging technologies to improve mission resilience
• Support proposal development and capture activities

Skills

Systems architecture

Cloud platforms

MBSE

RMF/NIST

Zero Trust

Prototyping & DoD/Ic

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering/CS/Engineering/IT/Cybersecurity

Master's degree in related discipline

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

MBSE tools

Job description

WiSC Enterprises seeks an experienced Systems Architect to design, develop, integrate, and modernize enterprise and mission-critical systems for DoD, IC, and Federal programs. The role offers onsite, hybrid, or customer-location support based on program needs.

You will lead architecture frameworks, roadmaps, and interface designs while guiding cloud transformations, cybersecurity integration, and MBSE efforts to deliver secure, scalable solutions for national security missions.