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System Architect (SME) 📍 Bethesda, MD 📌 Full-Time | On-site Join Synertex LLC and bring your expertise to a mission that matters. We're looking for a System Architect Subject Matter Expert (SME) with a background in cloud architecture, enterprise IT design, and data-centric infrastructure to support critical government and intelligence initiatives. If you're passionate about building scalable, secure, and future-ready architectures and thrive in a strategic, innovation-driven, and collaborative role-this opportunity is for you. RESPONSIBILITIES • Design enterprise-level IT architectures with a focus on cloud-native and hybrid environments • Define system integration patterns and infrastructure components to support mission requirements • Develop architectural roadmaps and ensure alignment with organizational strategy • Lead cloud adoption initiatives and advise on platform selection, migration, and optimization • Document system components, data flows, and security boundaries in compliance with federal standards • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including cybersecurity, data services, and software development • Evaluate emerging technologies to drive IT modernization and innovation REQUIREMENTS • TS/SCI clearance required , including additional security screenings • • Full Performance : High school diploma/GED with 8 years, associate's with 6 years, bachelor's with 4 years, or master's with 2 years of relevant experience • Senior Level : High school diploma/GED with 10 years, associate's with 8 years, bachelor's with 6 years, master's with 4 years, or PhD with 2 years • Expert/Master Level : High school diploma/GED with 12 years, associate's with 10 years, bachelor's with 8 years, master's with 6 years, or PhD with 4 years • Strong experience in enterprise system design, cloud computing (AWS, Azure, GCP), and data-driven infrastructure • Proficiency with architecture modeling tools (e.g., ArchiMate, Sparx EA, Visio) • Deep understanding of system interoperability, security architecture, and service-oriented design • Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to interface with senior stakeholders • Experience designing IT systems for defense, intelligence, or federal agencies • Knowledge of Zero Trust architecture, DevSecOps, and infrastructure-as-code (IaC) practices • Familiarity with DoD Architecture Framework (DoDAF) or other federal architecture standards • Background in transitioning legacy systems to modern cloud-based architectures Join a mission-driven team advancing government communication capabilities and operational readiness. Apply today and become part of Synertex LLC's legacy of innovation, leadership, and excellence.

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System Architect (SME)
Bethesda, MD
Full-Time | On-site
Design enterprise-level IT architectures with a focus on cloud-native and hybrid environments
Define system integration patterns and infrastructure components to support mission requirements
Develop architectural roadmaps and ensure alignment with organizational strategy
Lead cloud adoption initiatives and advise on platform selection, migration, and optimization
Document system components, data flows, and security boundaries in compliance with federal standards
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including cybersecurity, data services, and software development
Evaluate emerging technologies to drive IT modernization and innovation
TS/SCI clearance required , including additional security screenings
Full Performance : High school diploma/GED with 8 years, associate's with 6 years, bachelor's with 4 years, or master's with 2 years of relevant experience
Senior Level : High school diploma/GED with 10 years, associate's with 8 years, bachelor's with 6 years, master's with 4 years, or PhD with 2 years
Expert/Master Level : High school diploma/GED with 12 years, associate's with 10 years, bachelor's with 8 years, master's with 6 years, or PhD with 4 years
Strong experience in enterprise system design, cloud computing (AWS, Azure, GCP), and data-driven infrastructure
Proficiency with architecture modeling tools (e.g., ArchiMate, Sparx EA, Visio)
Deep understanding of system interoperability, security architecture, and service-oriented design
Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to interface with senior stakeholders
Experience designing IT systems for defense, intelligence, or federal agencies
Knowledge of Zero Trust architecture, DevSecOps, and infrastructure-as-code (IaC) practices
Familiarity with DoD Architecture Framework (DoDAF) or other federal architecture standards
Background in transitioning legacy systems to modern cloud-based architectures
Join a mission-driven team advancing government communication capabilities and operational readiness. Apply today and become part of Synertex LLC's legacy of innovation, leadership, and excellence.

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