Systems Architect

ValidaTek, Inc.; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

ValidaTek, Inc. seeks a seasoned Systems Architect to lead the CMIS enterprise architecture for a DISA environment near Fort Meade, MD. You will document as-deployed architecture and guide migration to the Nexus platform, ensuring dependencies and security controls are maintained.

The role requires deep federal IT experience, and mastery of RMF, NIST 800-53, RMF, STIGs and eMASS. Collaboration with development, infrastructure, and cybersecurity teams is essential.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of experience managing systems architecture in a federal environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Information Systems or similar concentration; experience can be substituted for degree.
• Experience working in DISA Stratus or comparable DoD hosting environments.
• Experience with NIST 800-53, RMF, STIGs, SRGs, eMASS, and ATO-authorized applications.
• Experience supporting enterprise application or system migrations.
• Experience with application and data migration planning.
• Experience with HCM, HR, or other enterprise business systems is highly desirable.
• Experience performing architecture discovery or reverse engineering of legacy, poorly documented systems.
• Experience creating and maintaining enterprise architecture and system design documentation.
• Familiarity with Agile development environments and Fortify.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain the technical architecture for the CMIS enterprise application.
• Develop and maintain accurate “as-deployed” system architecture documentation including OV-1, SV-1, SV-2.
• Lead architecture discovery and reverse engineering of legacy CMIS modules.
• Identify application dependencies, interfaces, data flows, and technical relationships across CMIS.
• Provide architectural expertise to support CMIS-to-DISA Nexus migration.
• Support RMF and ATO process, including eMASS documentation.
• Support compliance with NIST 800-53, STIGs, SRGs, and DoD cybersecurity requirements.
• Provide technical guidance to development, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and program teams.
• Support architecture decisions within DISA hosting environments.
• Review changes to ensure alignment with architecture; maintain documentation throughout lifecycle.
• Support Agile development and security activities, including Fortify scanning.

Skills

Systems architecture

Federal experience

DISA Stratus hosting

RMF governance

NIST 800-53

eMASS/ATO

Fortify security testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Information Systems

Tools

Fortify

eMASS

STIGs/SRGs guidance

Job description

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Systems Architect

• Posted on September 17, 2026

Locations

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Fort George G Meade, MD 20755, USA

• Pay or shift range: $150,000 USD to $190,000 USD
  Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, geographic location, contract affordability, internal equity, education, and certifications.The upper end of the salary range may be reserved for individuals who have demonstrated tenure with the company, seniority, and proven excellent performance. This includes factors such as education, certifications, and extensive/unique experience beyond what is required.
• Information Systems
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: SYSTE001949

Description

Company Overview:

At ValidaTek, we modernize and optimize IT services to solve some of the most critical challenges facing federal civilian and defense agencies. From customers to partners to top-talent employees, ValidaTek puts people first, empowering them to exceed expectations and transform government organizations. Our employees are building purpose-driven careers, not just filling jobs. We bring together people with many different perspectives, experiences, and talents to drive innovation and achieve more together than we can individually.Our commitment to quality and performance optimization is the reason why our IT Service Projects and New Development Projects have been appraised at CMMI Maturity Level 5, positioning us as one of a handful of elite companies to receive the highest form of third-party validation. www.validatek.com

Summary:

The Systems Architect will provide technical architecture leadership for the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Corporate Management Information System (CMIS), a mature enterprise application supporting approximately 20,100 military, civilian, and contractor personnel.

CMIS is a large, legacy environment built on ColdFusion and Microsoft SQL Server, with more than 400 application modules. The Architect will be responsible for understanding and documenting the existing architecture, identifying technical dependencies, supporting cybersecurity and Risk Management Framework (RMF) requirements, and providing technical direction for the planned migration of CMIS functionality to the DISA Nexus environment.

Responsibilities:

• Own and maintain the technical architecture for the CMIS enterprise application.
• Develop and maintain accurate “as-deployed” system architecture documentation, including:
  • OV-1 Operational View
  • SV-1 Systems Interface Description
  • SV-2 Systems Resource Flow Description
• Lead architecture discovery and reverse engineering of legacy CMIS modules that may have limited or outdated documentation.
• Identify application dependencies, interfaces, data flows, and technical relationships across the CMIS environment.
• Provide architectural expertise to support the CMIS-to-DISA Nexus migration, helping ensure functionality and dependencies are understood before migration.
• Support the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Authorization to Operate (ATO) process, including preparation and maintenance of documentation supporting the eMASS authorization package.
• Support compliance with applicable NIST 800-53 controls, STIGs, SRGs, and DoD cybersecurity requirements.
• Provide technical guidance to development, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and program teams.
• Support architecture and technical decisions within DISA hosting environments.
• Review system changes and enhancements to ensure they align with the established architecture.
• Maintain architecture and design documentation throughout the system lifecycle.
• Support Agile development and security activities, including use of the program’s Agile management tools and Fortify security scanning.

Qualifications:

• At least 8 years of experience managing systems architecture in a federal environment
• Bachelors degree in Computer Science/Information Systems or similar concentration. Experience can be substituted in lieu of degree
• Experience working in DISA Stratus or comparable DoD hosting environments.
• Experience with:
  • NIST 800-53
  • Risk Management Framework (RMF)
  • Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs)
  • Security Requirements Guides (SRGs)
  • eMASS
  • ATO-authorized applications
• Experience supporting enterprise application or system migrations.
• Experience with application and data migration planning.
• Experience with HCM, HR, or other enterprise business systems is highly desirable.
• Experience performing architecture discovery or reverse engineering of legacy, poorly documented systems.
• Experience creating and maintaining enterprise architecture and system design documentation.
• Familiarity with Agile development environments and project management tools.
• Familiarity with application security testing and tools such as Fortify.

What We're Looking For:

The ideal candidate is an experienced Systems Architect who can step into a 20-year-old enterprise application environment, understand how the system actually works—not simply how it is documented—and turn that knowledge into a clear, usable architecture.

You should be comfortable:

• Navigating complex legacy applications.
• Asking the right questions when documentation is incomplete.
• Identifying hidden system and data dependencies.
• Translating technical complexity into understandable architecture documentation.
• Working across development, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and program teams.
• Balancing legacy system requirements with modernization and migration objectives.
• Providing DISA and the Nexus migration team with the technical insight needed to safely transition CMIS functionality to the future environment.

Salary Disclosure:

Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, geographic location, contract affordability, internal equity, education, and certifications. The upper end of the salary range may be reserved for individuals who have demonstrated tenure with the company, seniority, and proven excellent performance. This includes factors such as education, certifications, and extensive/unique experience beyond what is required.

EEO Statement:

ValidaTek is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to verify authorization to work in the United States. Offers of employment will be contingent upon passing a post-offer background check.

Qualifications

Education

Preferred

Bachelors or better.

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

ITILv3 Foundations

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