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 Top Secret Status: Exempt    Responsibilities  <ul> <li data-leveltext="•" data-font="" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Design, document, and maintain hybrid architectures spanning on-premises infrastructure (Cisco switching, storage, virtualized servers) and cloud environments. </li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="•" data-font="" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1">Analyze user and business requirements and translate them into scalable technical designs for both current operations and future-state cloud architecture. </li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="•" data-font="" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1">Lead migration planning and execution, including workload assessment, sequencing, cloud landing zone design, and data center rationalization. </li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="•" data-font="" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1">Administer and optimize on-premises network and storage infrastructure, ensuring performance, availability, and security during the migration period. </li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="•" data-font="" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1">Architect cloud networking and connectivity (VPCs, routing, VPN, transit gateways) to support hybrid operations. </li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="•" data-font="" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1">Develop governance, security standards, and operational processes spanning both environments, including monitoring, patching, and configuration management. </li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="•" data-font="" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="7" data-aria-level="1">Support integration between infrastructure monitoring tools and ServiceNow to drive automated ticket/task generation for operational issues. </li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="•" data-font="" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="8" data-aria-level="1">Evaluate and recommend improvements for cost optimization, performance, and operational efficiency across on-prem and cloud. </li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="•" data-font="" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="9" data-aria-level="1">Prepare and maintain technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, migration plans, and system designs. </li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="•" data-font="" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="10" data-aria-level="1">Collaborate with stakeholders, engineers, and leadership to resolve technical issues and maintain architectural integrity throughout the migration. </li> </ul> Qualifications  <ul> <li data-leveltext="•" data-font="" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="11" data-aria-level="1">8+ years of experience in systems architecture, infrastructure engineering, virtualization, or cloud computing. </li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="•" data-font="" data-listi