Information System Project Architect

Job Posting

Apex Systems is seeking an experienced Information System Project Architect to support the Joint Staff J7 Joint Training DevSecOps pipeline, core infrastructure, and data center operations in Suffolk, Virginia. This position supports the Deputy Directorate Joint Training (DDJT) and serves as a technical leader responsible for designing, implementing, and guiding enterprise technology solutions that align with mission objectives.

The ideal candidate brings a blend of enterprise architecture expertise, cloud and DevSecOps knowledge, cybersecurity experience, and program leadership capabilities. This individual will lead technical strategy, oversee complex engineering initiatives, and collaborate with stakeholders across operational and technical domains to deliver secure, scalable, and mission-critical solutions.

Location: Suffolk, VA (100% Onsite)

Clearance: Active Top Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility Required

Compensation: $160,000 - $170,000 Salary | $76 - $81/hr W2

Customer: Joint Staff J7 (JS J7) Joint Training Environment

Employment Type: Full-Time

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, documentation, and implementation of enterprise technology solutions that address complex business and mission requirements.

• Develop high-level and detailed system architectures for infrastructure, applications, cloud environments, and DevSecOps platforms.

• Evaluate existing environments and recommend modernization strategies that improve performance, security, scalability, and operational effectiveness.

• Establish architectural standards, best practices, and governance processes.

• Technical Strategy & Innovation

• Define and execute technical roadmaps aligned with organizational goals and mission objectives.

• Analyze customer requirements and operational challenges to develop innovative and sustainable technology solutions.

• Provide recommendations on emerging technologies, cloud adoption, infrastructure modernization, and system integration initiatives.

• Project Leadership & Delivery

• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocation strategies.

• Lead cross-functional engineering and technical teams through the full project lifecycle.

• Provide technical oversight and mentorship to architects, engineers, developers, and administrators.

• Ensure projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with customer requirements.

• DevSecOps & Cloud Technologies

• Support DevSecOps initiatives including CI/CD pipeline development, automation, infrastructure-as-code, and application lifecycle management.

• Architect solutions leveraging AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform, or hybrid cloud environments.

• Guide API integration strategies and enterprise application connectivity.

• Cybersecurity & Risk Management

• Ensure solutions comply with security requirements and industry best practices.

• Identify and mitigate technical, operational, and programmatic risks.

• Support cybersecurity initiatives related to infrastructure protection, system hardening, compliance, and accreditation efforts.

• Design secure, scalable architectures that meet availability and performance requirements.

• Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as the primary liaison between technical teams, leadership, and non-technical stakeholders.

• Communicate technical concepts and project status effectively to executive leadership and customer representatives.

• Gather, analyze, and validate requirements to ensure solutions align with stakeholder expectations.

• Documentation & Knowledge Management

• Develop architecture documentation, design packages, technical reports, and implementation plans.

• Conduct feasibility analyses and technology assessments.

• Capture and share lessons learned, best practices, and technical standards across the organization.

• Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.
• Master's degree or MBA is highly desirable.

Experience

• Bachelor's degree with 10+ years of relevant experience; or

• Master's degree with 5+ years of relevant experience.

• Minimum 5 years supporting Department of Defense (DoD) programs, systems, or mission environments.

• Experience developing enterprise IT strategies, technology architectures, and modernization initiatives.

• Proven success leading complex technical projects and cross-functional engineering teams.

• Security Clearance

• Active Top Secret Clearance required.

• SCI eligibility required.

• Required Certifications

• DoD IAT Level III Certification (One Required)

• CISSP

• CCSP

• CASP+ CE

• CCNP

• Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunitie