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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # IT Systems Architect - **Company:** E-Logic INC - **Location:** Washington, DC, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Batch Processing, Configuration Management, COBOL (Programming Language), Information Systems, Databases, Disaster Recovery, Systems Analysis, Information Technology Audit, IT Management, Mainframes, Performance Tuning, Systems Development Life Cycle, Release Management, Requirements Traceability, Server Administration, Software Engineering, Systems Architecture, System Testing, Systems Integration, Reliability of Systems, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Physical Design - **Published:** August 8, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/it-systems-architect-washington-dc--bc73a791-2e87-44ce-845f-858ad8eb4c06 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field. * 8+ years of experience in systems architecture, enterprise systems engineering, or infrastructure design. * Experience supporting large-scale government or enterprise IT environments. * Strong knowledge of: * Systems architecture and integration * Software development lifecycle (SDLC) * Configuration management methodologies * Release management and testing processes * Experience with: * UNISYS mainframe environments * COBOL-based systems * CMPlus or similar configuration management tools * Database and batch processing systems * Ability to produce technical documentation, architecture diagrams, and system specifications. * Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder coordination skills., Analysis Skills, Auditing, Cobol Programming Language, Communication Skills, Computer Science, Configuration Management, Consulting, Disaster Recovery, Documentation, Earned Value Management (EVM), Enterprise Architecture, Government, IRS (Internal Revenue Service), Identify Issues, Incident Management, Information Technology & Information Systems, Information Technology/Systems Audit, Knowledge Transfer, Mainframe Computer, Maintain Compliance, Operational Communications, Operational Strategy, Operational Support, Organizational Skills, Performance Analysis, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Problem Solving Skills, Production Support, Quality Assurance Methodology, Release Management/Engineering, Root Cause Analysis, Software Administration, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Software Engineering, System Architecture, System Integration (SI), System Validation, Systems Analysis, Systems Engineering, Systems Maintenance, Systems Reliability, Technical Leadership, Technical Support, Technical Writing, Testing, Traceability ## Description * Design, maintain, and support enterprise system architectures aligned with IRS standards and business objectives. * Functionally decompose system architecture into technical components and validate overall system design. * Develop and maintain System Design Descriptions (SDDs), Requirements Traceability Matrices (RTMs), and architecture documentation. * Support Logical Design Reviews and Physical Design Reviews. * Coordinate architecture integration with IRS enterprise architecture models and modernization initiatives. * Analyze system performance, reliability, scalability, and operational requirements. * Support software engineering activities, system integration, and development lifecycle activities. * Collaborate with developers, analysts, SMEs, and IRS stakeholders on technical solutions and enhancements. * Support configuration management, release management, and deployment readiness activities. * Participate in technical reviews, root cause analysis, testing support, and production issue resolution. * Support Operations & Maintenance (O&M) activities including incident management, troubleshooting, and performance optimization. * Assist with documentation, disaster recovery planning, and system transition/knowledge transfer activities. * Ensure compliance with IRS Engineering Lifecycle (ELC), EVM, and security standards. ## Related Videos - [We (don't) need a software architect!?!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/663-we-don-t-need-a-software-architect) - [Kubernetes and Microservices with Multi-Model Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/382-kubernetes-and-microservices-with-multi-model-databases) - [Your Manager Doesn’t Come with a User Manual (But You Can Totally Write One)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1495-your-manager-doesn-t-come-with-a-user-manual-but-you-can-totally-write-one) - [Cloud as the new mainframe: why the cloud hype does not reflect the dev reality](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/797-cloud-as-the-new-mainframe-why-the-cloud-hype-does-not-reflect-the-dev-reality) - [Grappling With Clunky Old Software? 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