Applications Architect (Enterprise Modernization & Cloud Migrati with Security Clearance

We are seeking an experienced individual to fill the role of Applications Architect to contribute to the rationalization and modernization of a legacy, complex enterprise application portfolio in support of a Department of Defense customer. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today! The Architect will:

• Work with a team of business, infrastructure, data and solutions architects to drive the full spectrum of application architecture from as-is discovery through a defensible modernization roadmap.
• Maintain application inventory in the architecture repository, developing a modernization playbook grounded in a strong application reference architecture, providing decisions matrixes for acquire or build, and cloud migration prioritization.
• Define dependencies to modernize the application portfolio, including migration to Azure while meeting Zero Trust and cybersecurity requirements.
• Translate architectural analysis into an executable plan that reduces cost, reduces risk, and directly supports the agency mission through optimize application capabilities and services. Responsibilities
• Maintain inventory and rationalization of the current application portfolio.
• Document application layering and component dependencies to support impact analysis and sequencing decisions.
• Establish cloud native integration patterns and ensure secure application interfaces; leverage modern identity patterns (Entra ID, Conditional Access, OAuth2/OIDC).
• Create portfolio-level decision framework that prioritize application Retire/Replace/Migrate activities based on mission value, security posture, and total cost of ownership.
• Develop a target-state reference architecture and a modernization playbook that establishes repeatable patterns for cloud migration, application decomposition, and integration on Microsoft Azure.
• Define architectural guidance and design standards for Azure-based modernization (re-host, re-platform, re-factor) that satisfy cybersecurity requirements, including Zero Trust architecture principles and Risk Management Framework (RMF) controls.
• Develop modernization patterns for migrating legacy applications to the Cloud and provide architectural guidance for adoption and integration of workflow and case management solutions.
• Translate the reference architecture and playbook into a phased modernization roadmap with clearly defined milestones, sequencing, dependencies, and decision points.
• Provide architectural oversight across the application lifecycle and collaborate with stakeholders to keep execution aligned with the enterprise model and mission objectives. Qualifications
• Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in enterprise or application architecture, with hands-on work in application portfolio rationalization and modernization planning, including demonstrated knowledge and previous work performance converting architectural analysis into practical reference architectures, solution designs, and implementation roadmaps aligned with TOGAF, DODAF, or similar industry frameworks.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience coordinating with other architects, project managers and team leaders to ensure application development matches reference architectures and modernization roadmaps.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Azure architecture and cloud migration strategies (re-host/re-platform/re-factor), including experience supporting a large-scale, on-premises-to-cloud migration.
• Familiarity with DoD cybersecurity requirements, including Zero Trust architecture principles and the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and/or Cybersecurity Risk Management Construct (CSRMC).
• Experience architecting solutions on Microsoft Power Platform and SharePoint Online, including governance, DLP, and enterprise-scale design.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to brief both technical stakeholders and government leadership and to work effectively across cross-functional teams.

This hybrid position requires applicants to be within a reasonable commuting distance of the work location.

Preferred Qualifications

• TOGAF or DODAF certification.
• Microsoft Azure certification (e.g.,Azure Developer Associate, Azure DevOps Engineer Expert, Power Platform App Maker, Power Platform Solution Architect Expert Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure Administrator Associate) or equivalent demonstrated experience.
• Hands-on experience building and maintaining architecture repositories/models in MEGA's HOPEX, or comparable enterprise architecture repository tools (e.g., Sparx EA, ABACUS), with a demonstrated ability to ramp quickly on HOPEX.
• Experience with additional modeling tools and notations (ArchiMate, UML, Visio) to complement repository-based modeling.
• Experience operating in Agile or DevSecOps environments, including integrating architecture governance into CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with IT financial management / cloud cost optimization (FinOps) practices.
• Experience with Azure Integration services or similar enterprise integration technologies.

Any clearance requirements for this position are established by the government contract. Job ID 2026-26802 Work Type Hybrid Pay Range $160,000 - $170,000 Benefits Regular - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and part-time employees. Company Description Work Where it Matters Suvi, an Akima company, is not just another federal mission services contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska. At Suvi, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States. For our shareholders, Suvi provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years. For our government customers, Suvi delivers subject matter experts, an agile management approach, and innovative technologies that accomplish customers' missions safely, securely, and efficiently. As a Suvi employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.