About this Enterprise Architect (5686) role at SMX
SMX is seeking a candidate that is able to work with technical teams to document the design and implementation of high-quality technological solutions and architecture models. This role involves providing technical assistance to development teams, documenting secure cloud environments, and ensuring system designs incorporate open architecture and modularity. The ideal candidate will be responsible for writing comprehensive design documentation, analyzing project scopes to recommend improvements, and coordinating across teams to ensure technical alignment and optimize communication.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with teams to document high-quality technological solutions and architecture models.
- Document system designs that feature open architecture, incorporating modularity to consolidate sub-systems into secure cloud environments.
- Provide technical assistance and guidance to support development teams throughout the software development lifecycle.
- Write comprehensive design, sizing, and operational documentation.
- Analyze existing project scopes and processes to recommend and implement improvements.
- Leverage DevSecOps principles and stay current with new technologies and third-party applications to solve complex problems.
Required Skills & Experience
- 5 years of professional experience in a solution architect or related role.
- Active Top Secret security clearance.
- AWS certification.
- Experience with all phases of the software development lifecycle.
- Deep familiarity with cloud architecture, including hybrid multi-cloud target architectures and operating models.
- Experience with data migration from on-premises to cloud environments.
- Experience with AI code conversion and an understanding of GenAI-related code quality tools.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with a proven ability to interface with customers.
- A self-starter who is detail-oriented, can work with minimal supervision, and consistently produces quality deliverables.
Desired Skills & Experience
- Microservices Architecture
- System Integration & API Design
- Cloud Security Expertise
- Technical Mentorship
- Technology Evaluation
- CI/CD & Automation
- Familiarity with LLMs/AI Developer Tools
The SMX salary determination process takes into account a number of factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories, relevant prior work experience, specific skills, education and certifications. At SMX, one of our Core Values is to Invest in Our People so we offer a competitive mix of compensation, learning & development opportunities, and benefits. Some key components of our robust benefits include health insurance, paid leave, and retirement.
At SMX®, we are a team of technical and domain experts dedicated to enabling your mission. From priority national security initiatives for the DoD to highly assured and compliant solutions for healthcare, we understand that digital transformation is key to your future success.
We share your vision for the future and strive to accelerate your impact on the world. We bring both cutting edge technology and an expansive view of what’s possible to every engagement. Our delivery model and unique approaches harness our deep technical and domain knowledge, providing forward-looking insights and practical solutions to power secure mission acceleration.
SMX is an Equal Opportunity employer including disabilities and veterans.
Selected applicant may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification.
SMX does not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization or immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-2, E-3, L-1 and O-1, or any EADs or other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).
