Software Systems Architect

Software Systems Architect

Kegman Inc. is a Women Owned/Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business headquartered in Melbourne, FL and provides engineering and technical support services to U.S. Government clients. We are seeking a Software Systems Architect to join the team supporting the Air Force Technical Applications Center at Patrick Space Force Base in Melbourne, Florida.

NOTE:
This is not a remote/telework job.
This job requires the selected applicant to have an active U.S. Government-issued security clearance at time of hire and, therefore, requires U.S. citizenship.

Kegman is seeking a skilled Software Systems Architect to serve as the principal technical advisor to the government program manager. This is a critical leadership role focused on migrating decades-old legacy applications to a modern, secure, and scalable enterprise-grade cloud platform.

• Serve as the principal technical advisor, defining the target IT architecture, providing strategic direction, and hands‑on guidance to team members.
• Define the complete technical vision, architectural roadmap, and governance framework for an enterprise-grade AWS (or similar) cloud platform.
• Develop and lead the architectural roadmap and strategy for modernizing and migrating decades old legacy applications to the cloud, focusing on re-platforming, data transformation, and performance optimization.
• Ensure the cloud platform is secure, scalable, and compliant with stringent government requirements, while managing cost‑efficient operations, and implementing best practices.
• Establish technical standards and proactively identify and mitigate architectural risks.
• Evaluates scalability, resilience, and future‑proofing of architectural platforms.
• Translate complex technical concepts for a wide range of stakeholders and customers.

• Bachelor’s degree with a major in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or other relevant field of study
• Relevant 5+ years of experience
• Certifications:
  
  AWS Solutions Architect Associate, TOGAF Standard, MCSE, CISSP
• Strong understanding of enterprise IT architecture principles.
• Proven experience as a technical advisor and leader on large‑scale modernization projects.
• Demonstrated experience in designing, migrating, and managing enterprise‑grade cloud platforms (AWS or similar) through the software development life cycle.
• Demonstrated experience with modernizing legacy applications, including re-platforming/re-architecting.
• Strong grasp of programming languages for modern systems.
• Hands‑on experience in network administration or IT systems.
• Deep understanding of cloud architecture, including security, scalability, and compliance.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills to effectively lead cross‑functional teams.
• Familiarity with technical reviews, audits and methods to detect vulnerabilities.

• AWS Solutions Architect Professional certification

• U.S. citizenship required.
• Must have a fully adjudicated (not an interim) Government clearance.
• Must pass a drug test.

Kegman Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Kegman will abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60741.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities.

Please be aware many of our positions require an active security clearance. Security clearances are be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment that requires a security clearance will be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet and maintain eligibility requirements for access to classified information.