Applications Architect

Alexandria, VA

Location: Alexandria, VA 

Clearance Required: Secret

OverviewProvides application architecture expertise to analyze, maintain, and optimize enterprise applications. Ensures compliance with frameworks and develops recommendations for integration and cost-effective improvements.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze application inventory and dependencies.
  • Maintain application architecture diagrams and documentation.
  • Provide architecture recommendations to improve business and technology alignment.
  • Ensure compliance with recognized frameworks.
  • Coordinate with project managers and technical teams.

Minimum Requirements

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in IT or 5 years equivalent IT experience.
  • Experience: 5 years in IT environments.
  • Clearance: Secret.

Core Competencies

  • Application & Enterprise Architecture
  • System & Component Integration
  • Documentation & Diagram Development
  • Business and Technical Alignment
  • Collaboration Across IT Disciplines

Tools & Platforms

  • TOGAF or equivalent EA frameworks
  • UML/BPMN Modeling Tools (Visio, Lucidchart)
  • ServiceNow (application inventory, integration)
  • Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure, DoD environments)
  • Middleware Tools (MuleSoft, JBoss, WebSphere)