**Responsibilities & Qualifications** **RESPONSIBILITIES** The Lead Architect ​is expected tobe able to: + Establishes the basic structure of the system, defines essential core design features and elements that provide the framework. + Incorporates engineering strategies for introducingnew technologyinto the customer's infrastructure related to its business processes of collection, analysis, production, and dissemination. + Performs cost-benefit analyses todeterminewhether requirements are best met by manual, software, or hardware functions; making maximum use of commercial off-the-shelf or already developed components. + Applies knowledge of enterprise IT or engineering needs to design improved processes, generate valid requirements, and ensures that these are consistent with the customer's enterprise technical architecture. + Mayparticipatein business development activities. + Long term development experience in a range of technologies C#, Python, Java, JavaScript + Assessing current CTR Component usage model for core capabilities + Leads and supports a team responsible for developing, coding,testingand debugging newhighly complexsoftware solutions or enhancements to existing software in a maintenancecapacity + Contribute to code + Parse customer requirements and develop a requirements traceability matrix + Must be familiar with low level drivers such as ADC, PWM, GPIO, timer modules, SPI, SCI, LIN, CAN, SENT, DMA, external bus interfaces, memory management units, ECC, flash memory + Conducts analysis of potential solutions + Manage full life-cycle web projects of significant scope and budget, and of critical importance to the Company + Develop a team capable of doing the same + Serve as liaison with digital business efforts,customersand partners to understand their business needs, and deliver web solutions that meet those needs **REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS** + ActiveTop-SecretClearance with a CI Poly + Licensing or Certifications for Lead Software Architect that may include certifications required by the position: such as CLSA, CCNA, ISTQB, ISEB, PMI, TOGAF, GWEB, GIAC, CSSLP, CSM + BS, 12-15 years relevant experience; MS, 10-13 years relevant experience; PhD, 10+ years relevant experience **Overview** We are seeking aLead Architect, Tech Requirements - Seniorto join our Task Order proposal on the Defense Intelligence Agency’s Solutions for the Information Technology Enterprise III (SITE III).TheLead Architect, Tech Requirements - Seniorapplies technical knowledge toassistclients in the design and development of solutions to complex technical engineering and applications problems, network challenges, or system administration issues.TheLead Architect, Tech Requirements – Senioris responsible fordesigning, developing, andmaintainingsoftware architecture for applications. Theyprovidesenior technical guidance, mentor development teams, andensurealignment between the customer’sbusiness goals and IT strategy. TekSynap is a fast growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. “Technology moving at the speed of thought” embodies these principles – the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers. We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays. Visit us at www.TekSynap.com . Apply now to explore jobs with us! The safety and health of our employees is of the utmost importance. Employees are required to comply with any vaccination requirements mandated by contract, applicable law or regulation. By applying to a role at TekSynap you are providing consent to receive text messages regarding your interview and employment status. If at any time you would like to opt out of text messaging, respond "STOP". **Additional Job Information** **WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS** The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. + Location:District of Columbia (DC), National Capital Region + Type of environment: Varies + Noise level: Low + Work schedule: “Normal work hours” constitute on average 8 hours a day,40 hoursper week (excluding breaks and meal periods) within standard operational hours occurring 0600-1800, Monday-Friday, excluding Federal holidays. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs. + Amount of Travel: 20% **PHYSICAL DEMANDS** The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employeeis regularly required touse hands tohandle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talkandhear. The employeeis regularly required tostand;walk;sit;climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee isfrequentlyrequired tolift upto 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheralvision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. **WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE** Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship Clearance requirement:TS/SCI, CI Poly **OTHER DUTIES** Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.Duties,responsibilities,and activities may change at any time with or without notice. **EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY** Toprovide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities.TekSynapdoes not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, geneticinformation,or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as “protected status”). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment. TekSynap is committed to ensuring that our online application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an application, please contact hr@teksynap.com for assistance. **Job Locations** _US-National Capital Region_ **ID** _2025-7473_ **Category** _Information Technology_ **Type** _Regular Full-Time_