Network Designs, Inc. ยท 21 hours ago
Senior Architect/SME
Arlington, VA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$169K/yr - $193K/yr
12+ years expNetwork Designs, Inc. (NDi) is a leading Federal contractor specializing in IT and network solutions for government customers. The Senior Architect / SME will lead the analysis and decomposition of legacy systems to provide architectural guidance for modernization efforts, ensuring a smooth transition to modern architectures.
Information ServicesInformation Technology
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead decomposition of legacy VES, EDB, and IVM components to identify system boundaries, dependencies, and coupling points
Analyze legacy applications built on JSP, Spring, Apache Struts, and Oracle WebLogic to document functional and technical behaviors
Map business logic, decision paths, and data transformations across legacy systems
Document end-to-end data flows, including persistence, messaging, and integration touchpoints
Analyze HL7 and RPC interfaces to document message structures, behaviors, and dependencies
Identify integration patterns and constraints impacting modernization sequencing
Translate legacy analysis into target-state architectural guidance for modernization teams
Define service boundaries, integration strategies, and migration approaches aligned with modernization goals
Provide architectural guidance across modern platforms leveraging Amazon EKS, Docker, and Kubernetes
Guide use of modern backend stacks including Java 17+, Spring Boot, and Spring WebFlux
Provide architectural input for data platforms including Oracle DB and Amazon Oracle RDS
Guide event-driven architectures using Kafka
Advise on caching strategies using Redis and Amazon ElastiCache for Redis
Consider networking and traffic patterns involving Amazon Route 53, AWS NLB, and AWS ALB in architectural planning
Incorporate observability considerations using Grafana
Account for service-to-service communication and resilience patterns using Consul Mesh
Serve as a technical authority across modernization teams, resolving architectural questions and dependencies
Coordinate closely with architects, engineers, analysts, and stakeholders across M1-M4 teams
Produce clear architectural artifacts including system maps, dependency diagrams, and transition plans
Maintain documentation and analysis artifacts using GitHub
Continuously refine architectural guidance as systems evolve
Support phased transition planning to minimize risk and ensure continuity of operations
Qualification
Required
U.S Citizenship required
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
This position is remote but may require occasional onsite meetings in McLean, VA
You can be based out of following states: AZ, DC, FL, GA, OH, ME, MD, SC, TX, UT, VA, NC, OK, WV
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
At least 12 years of experience in enterprise architecture, system analysis, or senior technical roles
Deep experience analyzing and decomposing legacy enterprise systems
Strong experience with legacy application stacks including JSP, Spring, Apache Struts, and Oracle WebLogic
Experience analyzing HL7 interfaces and RPC-based integrations
Experience with Oracle DB and Amazon Oracle RDS
Experience with modern backend stacks including Java 17+, Spring Boot, and Spring WebFlux
Experience with event-driven architectures using Kafka
Experience with containerized platforms using Docker and Kubernetes, including Amazon EKS
Familiarity with frontend architectures such as React or Next.js for end-to-end flow analysis
Experience using GitHub for documentation and collaboration
Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills
Ability to lead cross-team technical discussions and architectural decision-making
Preferred
Experience guiding large-scale legacy-to-modern modernization programs
Experience coordinating architecture across multiple delivery teams
Experience supporting regulated or government environments
Experience producing transition architectures and sequencing plans
Benefits
Comprehensive health, dental, vision, pet, and legal insurance
401(k) retirement matching
Paid leave
Paid holidays
Health and wellness programs
Employer-paid life and disability insurance
Professional development
Education benefits
Company
Network Designs, Inc.
NDi is a Verified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business [SDVOSB] professional services firm, supporting Federal and Commercial customers since 1995.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Anthony Zeruto, CISM
CEO and Owner
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