Senior Technical Architect

cBEYONData is seeking a highly skilled Senior Technical Architect that will support a DoD customer by conducting a comprehensive review of their existing technical architectures, developing a cloud migration plan, and supporting a transition to Amazon Web Services (AWS). The individual will be responsible for creating a transition and sunset plan for appropriate systems and processes, evaluating the technical stack for future solutions, and ensuring alignment with long-term strategic objectives. The Architect will also develop a corrective action plan and lead efforts to assess and plan the migration to a cloud-based infrastructure, focusing on AWS as the hosting provider.Responsibilities:Technical Architecture Review:• Conduct a comprehensive review of the existing technical architecture for eight (8) legacy systems• Analyze available technical documentation, system designs, workflows, and current processes• Identify gaps, inefficiencies, or outdated elements in the current architecture that could impede the mission or overall system effectiveness• Collaborate with system owners and other stakeholders to gather insights on system performance and constraintsCloud Migration Assessment and Planning (AWS):• Assess the current infrastructure and its suitability for migration to a cloud environment, specifically focusing on AWS as the target platform• Develop a comprehensive cloud migration plan that outlines key steps, timelines, and milestones for moving legacy systems to AWS• Provide detailed guidance on cloud architecture, including considerations for scalability, security, and performance optimization in AWS• Recommend strategies to minimize disruption during the migration and ensure business continuity• Identify and document any system dependencies that may impact the migration process and propose solutions to address themTransition and Sunset Planning:• Develop a phased transition and sunset plan for decommissioning or transitioning relevant systems and processes• Ensure the plan includes a detailed timeline and approach, taking into account potential risks, delays, and contingencies• Propose strategies for executing phased transitions to mitigate disruption and minimize risks during the system handover process• Regularly refine the plan based on new information, access to systems, and stakeholder feedback to ensure adaptabilityTechnical Stack Evaluation and Recommendations:• Evaluate the current technical stack in use for legacy systems to ensure it is aligns with long-term strategic objectives• Provide recommendations on the appropriate technical stack for the future state ("To-Be" solution) with a focus on leveraging AWS services and capabilities• Collaborate with technical teams to assess the feasibility of proposed solutions and offer actionable insights on immediate areas for improvement• Ensure that recommended technical solutions support modern security standards, AWS best practices, and Agile development practicesCorrective Action Plan Development:• Develop a detailed corrective action plan to support the DoD customer's mission, identifying critical deficiencies in the current system that require immediate attention• Propose clear, actionable steps to address identified issues, with a focus on flexibility and adaptability to accommodate any delays or unforeseen challenges• Include realistic timelines and deliverables for each corrective action, ensuring alignment with the DoD customer's strategic goals• Regularly review and update the corrective action plan based on new findings and stakeholder inputStakeholder Engagement and Reporting:• Engage with stakeholders from across the legacy systems and other relevant government teams to ensure comprehensive understanding of system requirements, cloud migration goals, and future needs• Provide regular updates to Government leadership on the progress of the technical analysis, cloud migration, transition plans, and corrective actions• Communicate potential risks and challenges early, offering mitigation strategies to minimize disruption and ensure continuous progress toward strategic objectivesRequirements:• Secret security clearance• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Management, or other equivalent degree• Extensive experience in system architecture analysis, cloud migration planning, and technical stack evaluation, preferably within Government or defense environments• Strong understanding of cloud technologies, specifically AWS, including architecture design, scalability, security, and migration best practices• Proven ability to develop technical roadmaps, transition plans, and corrective actions within complex, multi-stakeholder environments• Expertise in transitioning legacy systems to modern cloud-based architectures on AWS• Knowledge of modern technical stacks, Agile software development practices, DevSecOps approaches, and cloud-native technologies• Excellent communication skills and experience engaging with senior stakeholders to present technical findings and actionable recommendations• Minimum 7 years of DoD experiencePreferred Experience:• AWS certification or equivalent cloud expertisecBEYONData is a Federal Contractor and an EEO and Affirmative Action Employer of Females/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.Equal Employment Opportunity:All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.