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Lead Systems Architect

Full-time On-site work

Publication date: 31/08/2026

AnaVation is seeking a Lead Systems Architect with an active Secret clearance. The ideal candidate will be a technical and thought leader with a passion for modernizing legacy enterprise architectures in the Federal government space. This is a full-time position located onsite with our customer in Washington DC.

Responsibilities

Provide technical, thought, and people leadership in the architectural redesign and modernization of a large, multi-tenant, legacy software application; Support the Lead Developer to resolve particularly complex technical issues; provide innovative technical solutions to address environmental constraints and challenges; Develop and maintain stakeholder relationships to support activities throughout the entire SDLC; Ensure attainment of all SLAs/SLOs in accordance with the QASP; Mentor cross-functional development team members to achieve collective success

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in IT, Information Systems, Engineering, or related; 11+ years in Federal IT enterprise architecture including experience with Zero Trust and NIST; Minimum active Secret clearance; able to obtain and maintain Top Secret; Experience leading the development of technology roadmaps and strategies; Hands-on technical expertise designing secure, scalable, multi-tenant, cloud/on-prem/hybrid architectures including all infrastructure, data, workflows, automation, compliance, reliability, identity, and access considerations; Experience migrating legacy, multi-tenant applications to the cloud while maintaining security posture, meeting strict uptime requirements, and significantly improving user experience (UX); Expert-level command of the English language (oral and written), with experience interacting effectively at the CIO and CISO levels of large organizations; Expert-level organizational skills and ability to keep a multitude of tasks and projects on track at all times and with minimal supervision; Must have the ability to work in a dynamic environment and adapt to changing conditions; Must possess a high degree of originality, creativity, and initiative requiring minimal supervision

Nice to have

High-level application development and cybersecurity certifications are strongly preferred; Specific experience with JCAM, eMASS, Xacta, Archer, or similar cybersecurity GRC tools is desired

Benefits

Generous cost sharing for medical insurance for the employee and dependents; 100% company paid dental insurance for employees and dependents; 100% company paid long-term and short-term disability insurance; 100% company paid vision insurance for employees and dependents; 401k plan with generous match and 100% immediate vesting; Competitive Pay; Generous paid leave and holiday package; Tuition and training reimbursement; Life and AD&D Insurance
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