Systems Architect (Hybrid Infrastructure & Cloud Migration)

Systems Architect (Hybrid Infrastructure & Cloud Migration)

About the Role

The Systems Architect leads the design, operation, and modernization of a hybrid enterprise IT environment, with responsibility for both the current on-premises data center and its ongoing migration to a cloud architecture. The on-premises environment includes Cisco network switching, enterprise data storage, and virtualized servers. This role will drive the phased migration of these workloads to the cloud while maintaining a stable, secure, and well-documented hybrid environment for the foreseeable future.

The Systems Architect designs target-state architectures, plans and executes migration workstreams, and ensures on-prem and cloud components operate cohesively throughout the transition — balancing modernization with the reliability of existing infrastructure.

Location: Washington, D.C. (Hybrid — 2 days onsite)

Clearance: Must possess active Secret clearance and be able to obtain a TS/SCI clearance

Status: Exempt

Responsibilities

• Design, document, and maintain hybrid architectures spanning on-premises infrastructure (Cisco switching, storage, virtualized servers) and cloud environments.

• Analyze user and business requirements and translate them into scalable technical designs for both current operations and future-state cloud architecture.

• Lead migration planning and execution, including workload assessment, sequencing, cloud landing zone design, and data center rationalization.

• Administer and optimize on-premises network and storage infrastructure, ensuring performance, availability, and security during the migration period.

• Architect cloud networking and connectivity (VPCs, routing, VPN, transit gateways) to support hybrid operations.

• Develop governance, security standards, and operational processes spanning both environments, including monitoring, patching, and configuration management.