Senior Technical Architect

cBEYONData is seeking a highly skilled Senior Technical Architect that will support a DoD customer by conducting a comprehensive review of their existing technical architectures, developing a cloud migration plan, and supporting a transition to Amazon Web Services (AWS). The individual will be responsible for creating a transition and sunset plan for appropriate systems and processes, evaluating the technical stack for future solutions, and ensuring alignment with long-term strategic objectives. The Architect will also develop a corrective action plan and lead efforts to assess and plan the migration to a cloud-based infrastructure, focusing on AWS as the hosting provider.

Responsibilities:

Technical Architecture Review:

• Conduct a comprehensive review of the existing technical architecture for eight (8) legacy systems
• Analyze available technical documentation, system designs, workflows, and current processes
• Identify gaps, inefficiencies, or outdated elements in the current architecture that could impede the mission or overall system effectiveness
• Collaborate with system owners and other stakeholders to gather insights on system performance and constraints

Cloud Migration Assessment and Planning (AWS):

• Assess the current infrastructure and its suitability for migration to a cloud environment, specifically focusing on AWS as the target platform
• Develop a comprehensive cloud migration plan that outlines key steps, timelines, and milestones for moving legacy systems to AWS
• Provide detailed guidance on cloud architecture, including considerations for scalability, security, and performance optimization in AWS
• Recommend strategies to minimize disruption during the migration and ensure business continuity
• Identify and document any system dependencies that may impact the migration process and propose solutions to address them

Transition and Sunset Planning:

• Develop a phased transition and sunset plan for decommissioning or transitioning relevant systems and processes
• Ensure the plan includes a detailed timeline and approach, taking into account potential risks, delays, and contingencies
• Propose strategies for executing phased transitions to mitigate disruption and minimize risks during the system handover process
• Regularly refine the plan based on new information, access to systems, and stakeholder feedback to ensure adaptability

Technical Stack Evaluation and Recommendations:

• Evaluate the current technical stack in use for legacy systems to ensure it is aligns with long-term strategic objectives
• Provide recommendations on the appropriate technical stack for the future state ("To-Be" solution) with a focus on leveraging AWS services and capabilities
• Collaborate with technical teams to assess the feasibility of proposed solutions and offer actionable insights on immediate areas for improvement
• Ensure that recommended technical solutions support modern security standards, AWS best practices, and Agile development practices

Corrective Action Plan Development:

• Develop a detailed corrective action plan to support the DoD customer’s mission, identifying critical deficiencies in the current system that require immediate attention
• Propose clear, actionable steps to address identified issues, with a focus on flexibility and adaptability to accommodate any delays or unforeseen challenges
• Include realistic timelines and deliverables for each corrective action, ensuring alignment with the DoD customer’s strategic goals
• Regularly review and update the corrective action plan based on new findings and stakeholder input

Stakeholder Engagement and Reporting:

• Engage with stakeholders from across the legacy systems and other relevant government teams to ensure comprehensive understanding of system requirements, cloud migration goals, and future needs
• Provide regular updates to Government leadership on the progress of the technical analysis, cloud migration, transition plans, and corrective actions
• Communicate potential risks and challenges early, offering mitigation strategies to minimize disruption and ensure continuous progress toward strategic objectives

Requirements:

• Secret security clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Management, or other equivalent degree
• Extensive experience in system architecture analysis, cloud migration planning, and technical stack evaluation, preferably within Government or defense environments 
• Strong understanding of cloud technologies, specifically AWS, including architecture design, scalability, security, and migration best practices
• Proven ability to develop technical roadmaps, transition plans, and corrective actions within complex, multi-stakeholder environments
• Expertise in transitioning legacy systems to modern cloud-based architectures on AWS
• Knowledge of modern technical stacks, Agile software development practices, DevSecOps approaches, and cloud-native technologies
• Excellent communication skills and experience engaging with senior stakeholders to present technical findings and actionable recommendations
• Minimum 7 years of DoD experience

Preferred Experience:

• AWS certification or equivalent cloud expertise
• Experience implementing and using the following tools - Jira, GitLab, Confluence, Sonarqube, Artifactory, and Xray