Lead Systems Architect / DTAM / (Hybrid) [Contingent]

Lead Systems Architect

iWorks Corporation, founded in 2005, is a leading provider of information technology and professional services to the federal government. We are a recognized leader in personnel security and vetting solutions, Agile, DevOps, DevSecOps, data analytics, and cloud solutions. Our continuous process improvement approach, combined with our business and technology expertise, results in innovative solutions.

We offer exceptional comprehensive benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability); 401(k); Health and Wellness Benefits; and Paid Sick Time, Vacation Time, and Holiday Time. You're eligible for bonuses throughout the year as part of our incentive program for innovation, and business development. All employees are also considered for an annual raise, commensurate with performance and company commitment.

About this position

iWorks is seeking a Lead Systems Architect to support the Decennial Transformation and Application Modernization (DTAM) project for the U.S. Census Bureau. This effort is focused on modernizing Decennial Census systems into a secure, scalable, cloud-smart environment supporting the 2030 Census and the American Community Survey.

The Lead Systems Architect will provide technical and management leadership across major system and technology initiatives, helping drive modernization efforts involving cloud-native platforms, DevSecOps, data-centric architectures, and scalable application modernization strategies. This role will support the development and governance of enterprise architecture standards while overseeing application modernization, testing, operations, security integration, and cloud migration activities.

*This position is contingent upon contract award.

Salary Range: $140K – $185K commensurate with the candidate's skills, experience, location, and qualifications.

On a day-to-day basis, you will:

1. Provide technical and management leadership for major system and technology initiatives
2. Establish project goals, technical strategies, and execution plans aligned with DTAM objectives
3. Direct and oversee task execution to ensure technical requirements and delivery objectives are achieved
4. Lead application architecture, modernization, development, and operational management activities
5. Establish, document, and maintain architecture standards, governance artifacts, and technical frameworks
6. Oversee application testing, security integration, operations, maintenance, and cloud migration activities
7. Support implementation of DevSecOps practices and scalable agile methodologies
8. Guide cloud-native, API-based, microservices, and containerized architecture strategies
9. Collaborate with technical teams, stakeholders, and leadership across multiple project assignments
10. Evaluate technical performance and recommend improvements impacting project growth and modernization efforts

Required Education/Qualifications:

• 10–14 years of relevant systems architecture, enterprise architecture, or large-scale application modernization experience
• Experience leading major technology assignments and serving as a technical expert across multiple initiatives
• Strong knowledge of application architecture and design oversight principles
• Experience with DevSecOps integration, automated testing, and security-focused development practices
• Experience planning and executing cloud and multi-cloud migration activities
• Experience with infrastructure as code, CI/CD pipelines, and version control systems
• Hands-on experience with microservices, API-based, serverless, and containerized architectures
• Familiarity with Zero Trust Architecture concepts and enterprise security integration
• Experience supporting cloud-native platforms and enterprise modernization initiatives
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications/Certifications:

• Certifications:
  • TOGAF certification
  • Cloud Architecture certification (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud)
  • CISSP certification
  • Big data certification from AWS, Google, or Azure
  • Cloud database certification
  • Data analytics certification
• Experience supporting federal government modernization initiatives
• Experience working within Agile and scaled Agile environments

We maintain an on-camera policy for all virtual company meetings to foster engagement and collaboration. Reasonable exceptions may be granted with prior approval from Human Resources and/or the applicable manager or client.

FLSA EXEMPT AND FULL-TIME POSITION

iWorks Corporation is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran status, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristic.

iWorks is committed to maintaining a safe and productive work environment for all employees and ensuring the security and well-being of our clients. As part of our standard hiring process, we may conduct background checks and drug screenings on potential candidates to assess their suitability for employment.