A Kforce client is seeking to hire a Systems Architect (Modernized Technologies) in Herndon, Virginia (VA).Responsibilities include: * Provide technical leadership on Modernized Technologies for Consular Affairs infrastructure, enterprise services, and C1 applications * Support Lifecycle Engineering and Enterprise Architecture for modernized C1 services to include identity management, networks, databases, storage, monitoring, on-premises infrastructure (to include containerized environments), and cloud capabilities (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) * Develop capability/technology roadmaps for modernized technologies that enhance delivery of C1 services and applications * Systems Architect (Modernized Technologies) will participate in enterprise architecture, cloud, and modernization working groups * Prioritize and manage work using agile methodology to enhance service delivery of SO capabilities * Work closely with the Engineering Manager, Government Customer, and other Architects to prioritize engineering/architecture efforts and ensure successful integration of modernized services * Leverage IBM Jazz Agile tool to track all engineering features, stories, and tasks * Support cross-team collaboration across 350-person organization where integrated capabilities are critical to mission success * Systems Architect (Modernized Technologies) will collaborate with CAEIO and CSM Teams to ensure Engineering/Integration efforts meet requirements in the areas of security, capacity, and availability (DR and Redundancy) * Work with other CA organizations and vendors to effectively design/integrate/test/deploy capabilities into production environment * Systems Architect (Modernized Technologies) will support monthly Engineering reports in the areas of automation, cloud, and/or modernized services * Bachelor's degree with 8-10 years of experience; Master's degree and 6-8 years of experience * Must have experience architecting and/or engineering mission critical/essential capabilities for the Federal Government * Must have experience performing COTS engineering, integration, development, and administration * Must have experience with modernized technologies including cloud (Iaas, PaaS, SaaS), containerized environments, infrastructure as code, and others * Experience working directly with Government customers * Must have the ability to work in high tempo environment * Applicants must be fully authorized to work in the US without sponsorship * Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.*Compensation Type:*Hours