Ardent MC
Senior System Architect
Part remote, part office, you need to live within commuting distance of a named location.
Hybrid · Washington, D.C. Metro - hybrid/remote
Employer listed it 5 days ago · Added 5 days ago
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Salary
Not stated
Location
Hybrid · Washington, D.C. Metro - hybrid/remote
Timezone
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Contract
Full-time
Experience
Senior
Category
Software
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Remote flexibility
Hybrid
This role is only partly remote, the employer expects time in the office around Washington, D.C. Metro - hybrid/remote, so you need to live within commuting distance.
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About the role
Ardent is seeking a Senior System Architect to join our team.
This is role is hybrid/on-site located in Washington, DC.
Position Description:
Ardent is seeking a highly skilled Senior System Architect to support the design, development, and evolution of enterprise technology solutions in support of Department of Homeland Security (DHS) mission objectives.
The Senior System Architect will apply extensive knowledge of enterprise IT environments to design and improve business and technical processes, gather and document user requirements, and ensure solutions align with DHS Enterprise Architecture models, standards, and requirements. This role serves as a trusted advisor to stakeholders and leadership, recommending enhancements to existing architectures to address emerging requirements, improve operational efficiency, and achieve mission outcomes.
The ideal candidate possesses strong technical expertise, strategic thinking, and the ability to translate complex business requirements into scalable and effective enterprise solutions.
Responsibilities and Duties:
Analyze enterprise IT environments and recommend architectural solutions that align with organizational goals and mission requirements.
Design, document, and implement enterprise architecture solutions that comply with DHS standards, frameworks, and best practices.
Gather, analyze, and validate business and user requirements to ensure solutions meet operational needs.
Evaluate existing systems and architectures and recommend improvements to support emerging requirements and technologies.
Serve as a technical advisor to program leadership, stakeholders, and project teams on architecture-related initiatives.
Develop architectural artifacts, diagrams, models, and documentation to support planning and implementation efforts.
Ensure solutions adhere to enterprise architecture principles, governance requirements, and security standards.
Collaborate with engineers, developers, cybersecurity personnel, and business stakeholders to integrate solutions across the enterprise.
Identify opportunities to improve workflows, increase efficiencies, and enhance organizational performance through technology solutions.
Support technology modernization initiatives and strategic planning efforts.
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree and six (6) years of specialized experience; or
Master's degree and four (4) years of specialized experience.
Experience designing and implementing enterprise architecture solutions within complex IT environments.
Strong understanding of enterprise architecture frameworks, methodologies, and governance processes.
Experience gathering, documenting, and managing user and business requirements.
Demonstrated ability to assess current-state architectures and develop future-state recommendations.
Requirements
- ·Bachelor's degree and six (6) years of specialized experience; or
- ·Master's degree and four (4) years of specialized experience.
- ·Experience designing and implementing enterprise architecture solutions within complex IT environments.
- ·Strong understanding of enterprise architecture frameworks, methodologies, and governance processes.
- ·Experience gathering, documenting, and managing user and business requirements.
Benefits
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How to apply
- 1Check the flexibility label above, hybrid, matches where you plan to live and work.
- 2Tailor your CV to the role at Ardent MC, mentioning your remote working experience.
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Found 5d ago. Last checked 23 Sept. Always confirm the details on the original posting, salary and location can change after publication.
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