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Senior System Architect
Thank you for considering IT Concepts dba Kentro, where innovation drives opportunity and collaboration leads to success. Our dynamic community of experts is fully committed to advancing our customers' missions, fostering professional growth, and making a positive impact on our communities. Our transition to Kentro in 2025 reflects a rich legacy built upon the foundation of IT Concepts. Rather than leaving ITC behind, we confidently embrace a future centered around the Core of More. By joining our supportive community, you will find that Kentro is dedicated to your personal and professional development. Together, we can drive meaningful change, spark innovation, and achieve extraordinary milestones. Kentro is hiring a
Senior System Architect
to lead the design, development, and integration of enterprise-wide systems and solutions. The Senior System Architect will provide technical direction, define architectural standards, and ensure that business, application, data, and technology architectures are aligned to meet organizational goals. This role requires deep experience in system design, integration, and modernization, along with the ability to lead cross-functional teams through complex technical challenges. Responsibilities: Serve as the lead architect, responsible for designing, documenting, and overseeing enterprise system architectures. Develop architecture roadmaps, technical standards, and reference models aligned with enterprise strategy. Translate business and mission requirements into secure, scalable, and cost-effective technical solutions. Lead integration of applications, infrastructure, cloud, and data platforms across the enterprise. Ensure system interoperability, performance, and reliability through effective governance. Conduct technical reviews, risk assessments, and trade studies to recommend optimal solutions. Provide SME-level guidance and mentorship to engineering and development teams. Research and recommend emerging technologies and best practices to support modernization. Maintain comprehensive system architecture documentation including diagrams, models, and specifications. Location: On-site in Tampa, FL Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related technical field. 8-10+ years of progressive experience in systems architecture, engineering, or enterprise solution design. Proven expertise in enterprise integration, infrastructure design, and application architecture. Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP), virtualization, and hybrid environments. Experience with enterprise integration patterns, APIs, SOA, and microservices. Proficiency in architecture frameworks (TOGAF, DoDAF, or Zachman). Hands-on experience with architecture and modeling tools (Sparx EA, Visio, Cameo/MagicDraw, etc.). Required Certifications: AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional or Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert. CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) or equivalent DoD 8140/8570-approved security certification. Preferred: Experience working in large-scale Federal or DoD enterprise IT environments. Familiarity with Agile, DevOps, and iterative development practices. Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills with the ability to brief executives and lead technical discussions. Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders in a high-demand environment. Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI clearance required (must be current and verifiable). Must meet updated ID requirements: https://www.gsa.gov/technology/it-contract-vehicles-and-purchasing-programs/federal-credentialing-services/get-appointment-help/bring-required-documents If you do not currently meet the ID requirements outlined, you must be willing and able to update your current forms of ID in a timely manner to complete the suitability process successfully.
Thank you for considering IT Concepts dba Kentro, where innovation drives opportunity and collaboration leads to success. Our dynamic community of experts is fully committed to advancing our customers' missions, fostering professional growth, and making a positive impact on our communities. Our transition to Kentro in 2025 reflects a rich legacy built upon the foundation of IT Concepts. Rather than leaving ITC behind, we confidently embrace a future centered around the Core of More. By joining our supportive community, you will find that Kentro is dedicated to your personal and professional development. Together, we can drive meaningful change, spark innovation, and achieve extraordinary milestones. Kentro is hiring a
Senior System Architect
to lead the design, development, and integration of enterprise-wide systems and solutions. The Senior System Architect will provide technical direction, define architectural standards, and ensure that business, application, data, and technology architectures are aligned to meet organizational goals. This role requires deep experience in system design, integration, and modernization, along with the ability to lead cross-functional teams through complex technical challenges. Responsibilities: Serve as the lead architect, responsible for designing, documenting, and overseeing enterprise system architectures. Develop architecture roadmaps, technical standards, and reference models aligned with enterprise strategy. Translate business and mission requirements into secure, scalable, and cost-effective technical solutions. Lead integration of applications, infrastructure, cloud, and data platforms across the enterprise. Ensure system interoperability, performance, and reliability through effective governance. Conduct technical reviews, risk assessments, and trade studies to recommend optimal solutions. Provide SME-level guidance and mentorship to engineering and development teams. Research and recommend emerging technologies and best practices to support modernization. Maintain comprehensive system architecture documentation including diagrams, models, and specifications. Location: On-site in Tampa, FL Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related technical field. 8-10+ years of progressive experience in systems architecture, engineering, or enterprise solution design. Proven expertise in enterprise integration, infrastructure design, and application architecture. Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP), virtualization, and hybrid environments. Experience with enterprise integration patterns, APIs, SOA, and microservices. Proficiency in architecture frameworks (TOGAF, DoDAF, or Zachman). Hands-on experience with architecture and modeling tools (Sparx EA, Visio, Cameo/MagicDraw, etc.). Required Certifications: AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional or Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert. CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) or equivalent DoD 8140/8570-approved security certification. Preferred: Experience working in large-scale Federal or DoD enterprise IT environments. Familiarity with Agile, DevOps, and iterative development practices. Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills with the ability to brief executives and lead technical discussions. Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders in a high-demand environment. Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI clearance required (must be current and verifiable). Must meet updated ID requirements: https://www.gsa.gov/technology/it-contract-vehicles-and-purchasing-programs/federal-credentialing-services/get-appointment-help/bring-required-documents If you do not currently meet the ID requirements outlined, you must be willing and able to update your current forms of ID in a timely manner to complete the suitability process successfully.