System Architect - SME

Description The System Architect SME provides senior technical leadership for enterprise infrastructure architecture and modernization in support of the SEC ISS contract. This role translates mission and functional requirements into scalable, secure technical solutions across on-premises and hybrid/multi-cloud environments. The architect leads cross-functional engineering and operations teams to improve reliability, automation, and service performance aligned to SEC OIT objectives. The position drives technology evaluations, proofs of concept, pilots, and demos while ensuring designs integrate with 24x7x365 enterprise operations and observability requirements. This role ensures architecture decisions align with Zero Trust, FISMA, and SEC governance expectations.PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIESEnterprise Architecture and Solution DesignArchitect and manage enterprise IT systems across multiple functional areas, including server, platform, storage, and cloud domains.Translate functional and operational requirements into technical architectures, integration patterns, and implementation roadmaps.Define scalable, resilient target-state designs and transitional architectures for hybrid environments.Develop and maintain architecture documentation, standards, and technical decision artifacts to support execution and governance.Technology Evaluation and ModernizationIdentify, assess, and recommend technologies that meet defined technical and business requirements.Lead and execute proofs of concept (POCs), pilots, and demos to validate feasibility, risk, and operational fit.Guide modernization efforts across virtualization, cloud integration, and enterprise infrastructure transformation initiatives.Drive adoption of advanced technologies that improve efficiency, interoperability, and long-term maintainability.Operations Leadership and Service ReliabilityProvide technical leadership to multi-discipline server and system operations teams in enterprise environments.Establish architectu