Information System Project Architect with Security Clearance

Position Title: Information Systems Project Architect Location: Suffolk, VA - 100% Onsite Clearance Requirements: Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility

Pay Rate: Contract-to-hire conversion salary of $160,000-$170,000

Position Description: Seneca Resources is seeking an experienced Information Systems Project Architect to support a Joint Training DevSecOps pipeline, core infrastructure, and data center environment in Suffolk, VA. This contract-to-hire opportunity is ideal for a strategic technology leader with strong systems architecture, cybersecurity, cloud, DevSecOps, and DoD program experience. In this role, you will support Joint Training initiatives by leading the design, development, documentation, and delivery of enterprise technology solutions. You will serve as a trusted technical advisor and liaison between technical and non-technical stakeholders, translating mission objectives and business requirements into secure, scalable, and high-performing architectures.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture, design, documentation, and management of technology solutions that address complex business and mission requirements.
• Develop technical strategies based on customer environments, operational objectives, security requirements, and program priorities.
• Design enterprise infrastructure, software architectures, distributed systems, APIs, and technical solutions.
• Evaluate and recommend technology stacks while balancing scope, cost, schedule, performance, scalability, and security.
• Develop project plans and manage budgets, schedules, resources, risks, and deliverables.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to cross-functional engineering and project teams.
• Collaborate with technical teams, program leadership, customers, and other stakeholders to define requirements and communicate solution designs.
• Analyze customer needs and software requirements to assess solution feasibility and develop effective architectural approaches.
• Ensure solutions align with cybersecurity, networking, compliance, performance, scalability, and other non-functional requirements.
• Support cloud and DevSecOps initiatives, including CI/CD pipelines, automation, API integration, and infrastructure modernization.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate technical and project risks.
• Document architectures, best practices, technical decisions, and solution designs to support knowledge transfer and long-term sustainment.
• Apply Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, or hybrid project management methodologies as appropriate.
• Work onsite in Suffolk, VA, five days per week.

Top Requirements

• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• IAT Level III certification, with one of the following required:
• CASP+ CE
• CCNP
• CCSP
• CISSP
• Functional-area certification required before the start date.
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• A minimum of 10 years of IT architecture experience with a bachelor's degree or 5 years of relevant experience with a master's degree preferred.
• At least 5 years of experience supporting major Department of Defense systems or programs.
• Proven experience with systems architecture, software architecture, enterprise infrastructure, high-level and low-level system design, and distributed systems.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Knowledge of DevSecOps, CI/CD, automation, API design, cybersecurity, network protocols, and security best practices.
• Familiarity with programming languages, software frameworks, and SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Experience leading technical teams and managing projects, budgets, schedules, resources, risks, and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of Agile and traditional project management methodologies, including Scrum and Waterfall.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, written communication, verbal communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.
• Ability to align technical strategies and architecture decisions with mission objectives and business goals.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders in a 100% onsite environment.

About Seneca Resources At Seneca Resources, we are more than just a staffing and consulting firm, we are a trusted career partner. With offices across the U.S. and clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to government organizations, we provide opportunities that help professionals grow their careers while making an impact. When you work with Seneca, you're choosing a company that invests in your success, celebrates your achievements, and connects you to meaningful work with leading organizations nationwide.

We take the time to understand your goals and match you with roles that align with your skills and career path. Our consultants and contractors enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) retirement plans, and the support of a dedicated team who will advocate for you every step of the way. Seneca Resources is proud to be an

Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.