Systems Architect

The Systems Architect provides technical leadership for the design, integration, and governance of complex IT systems supporting federal missions. This role ensures systems are secure, scalable, compliant with federal standards, and aligned with agency enterprise architecture, modernization, and cloud strategies. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Design and oversee end-to-end system architectures supporting federal programs and mission systems 

• Translate agency business, functional, and mission requirements into technical architectures and solution designs 

• Ensure compliance with federal policies, standards, and frameworks (e.g., FISMA, NIST, FedRAMP) 

• Develop architecture artifacts including system diagrams, interface control documents (ICDs), and design specifications 

• Support cloud, hybrid, and on-premises architectures in accordance with agency cloud adoption strategies 

• Collaborate with government stakeholders, program managers, cybersecurity teams, and contractors 

• Provide technical oversight during system development, integration, testing, and deployment 

• Evaluate and recommend technologies, tools, and vendors consistent with federal acquisition and security requirements 

• Support system modernization, legacy system replacement, and data integration initiatives 

• Participate in technical reviews, architecture boards, and design approval processes 

Required Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related discipline 

• 8+ years of experience in systems engineering, IT architecture, or enterprise systems 

• 3+ years supporting federal government or public sector IT programs 

• Strong knowledge of federal IT standards and compliance requirements 

• Experience designing systems in cloud, hybrid, and on-prem environments 

• Ability to produce clear technical documentation for government audiences 

• Strong communication skills for interacting with both technical and non-technical stakeholders 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience supporting civilian or DoD agencies 

• Familiarity with enterprise architecture frameworks (TOGAF, FEAF, DoDAF) 

• Knowledge of NIST 800-53, RMF, Zero Trust, and federal cybersecurity controls 

• Experience with FedRAMP-authorized cloud services (AWS GovCloud, Azure Government, GCP) 

• Architecture or cloud certifications (AWS, Azure, TOGAF, CISSP) 

• Active or ability to obtain a government security clearance (if required by contract) 

Core Competencies 

• Federal IT governance and compliance awareness 

• Systems-level thinking and risk management 

• Stakeholder engagement and technical leadership 

• Documentation and audit readiness 

We are seeking a Systems Architect to join our team supporting  U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). 

TekSynap is a fast growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. “Technology moving at the speed of thought” embodies these principles – the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers.

We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays.

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WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Location: Candidates must reside in one of our approved hiring states within the United States. 
• Type of environment: Remote/Hybrid  Arlington, VA
• Noise level: (Low, Medium, High)
• Work schedule: Schedule is day shift Monday – Friday. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.
• Amount of Travel: must be available to be onsite within 48 hours of customer request  

List of Approved States:

AL, AK, AZ, AR, CT, DE, FL, GA, ID, IN, IO, KS, KY, LA, ME, MI, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NM, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, D.C, WV, WI, WY.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE

Citizenship Non-US must have legal status and in US for at least 2 years  

Clearance requirement  Tier 2 or Tier 4 investigation based on the scope of work they are hired for  

OTHER INFORMATION

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

TekSynap is a drug-free workplace. We reserve the right to conduct drug testing in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. All employees and candidates may be subject to drug screening if deemed necessary to ensure a safe and compliant working environment.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, national origin, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as “protected status”). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

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