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Knowesis Inc. · 8 hours ago

Applications Architect

Alexandria, VA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Knowesis Inc. is seeking a highly experienced Applications Architect to support the Department of Defense's Office of Inspector General. This role involves leading the analysis, design, and governance of enterprise application architecture to ensure alignment with mission objectives and compliance frameworks.

AnalyticsInformation TechnologyManagement Consulting

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive analyses of the current application inventory to identify opportunities for modernization, integration, and cost containment

Develop and maintain enterprise application architecture guidelines, standards, and reference models that support business and technology alignment

Create and update architecture diagrams, system models, and documentation to reflect current and planned application states, including software versions and release schedules

Ensure architectural compliance with industry frameworks such as TOGAF, DoDAF, or similar standards

Collaborate with other architects, project managers, developers, and stakeholders to ensure application designs align with system models and enterprise architecture

Design and document application layering dependencies, including User Interface, Deployment, Public Interface, Application Domain, Infrastructure, Technical Frameworks, and Platforms

Monitor and validate application component dependencies to ensure system integrity, performance, and maintainability

Provide architectural oversight during system development and implementation phases, ensuring adherence to design principles and integration requirements

Support Agile delivery teams by translating business requirements into scalable and maintainable application designs

Participate in technical reviews, risk assessments, and change management processes to ensure architectural consistency and operational resilience

Recommend tools, platforms, and technologies that enhance application performance, security, and interoperability across the DoD OIG enterprise

Qualification

Enterprise architectureApplication modernizationTOGAF complianceSystem integrationAgile methodologiesRisk managementTechnical documentationCross-functional collaborationStakeholder engagementCybersecurity knowledgeCMMI familiarityITIL familiarityAWS/Azure ArchitectureEnterprise architecture toolsCommunication

Required

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or a related field

Equivalent experience (minimum 5 years) may be considered in lieu of formal education

Minimum 5 years' experience in Information Technology environments

Demonstrated ability to perform analyses of the current application inventory, providing detailed application architecture guidelines and recommendations to improve business and technology processes and applications in the interest of integration and cost containment

Demonstrated ability to maintain application architecture and related architecture diagrams and descriptions, including releases and versions of software, ensuring compliance with TOGAF or similar frameworks

Demonstrated ability to design, understand, document, and monitor application layering dependencies (User-Interface, Deployment, Public Interface, Application Domain, Application Infrastructure, Technical Frameworks, and Platforms) and application component dependencies

Proven ability to analyze complex application portfolios and recommend architecture improvements that enhance integration and reduce costs

Strong understanding of application layering and component dependencies across diverse platforms and environments

Experience coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure architectural alignment and system coherence

Familiarity with federal IT standards, cybersecurity requirements, and system lifecycle management

Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences

Preferred

Experience supporting federal or DoD programs

Familiarity with CMMI, ITIL, and Agile methodologies

Certifications in TOGAF, AWS/Azure Architecture, or related disciplines

Experience with enterprise architecture tools (e.g., Sparx EA, ArchiMate, Visio, or similar)

Key competencies include the following: Enterprise architecture and system modeling, Application modernization and integration strategy, Technical documentation and compliance, Cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder engagement, Agile and iterative design support, Risk-aware architectural governance