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# Software Architect

- **Company:** TekSynap Corporation
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** CompTIA Network+, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, 3-tier Architectures, Cisco
- **Published:** September 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9154804/software-architect

## About the Role

Experience

 * Minimum of five (5) years of relevant software development experience.
 * Demonstrated experience supporting government agencies, customers, or contracts within federal environments. This includes the Intelligence Community (IC), Department of Defense (DoD), Federal Civil agencies, and military organizations. Prior experience supporting the same or similar contract, with an in-depth understanding of the customer environment, requirements, and operational landscape, is highly desirable.

Certifications

 * Relevant certification from a nationally recognized technical authority.
 * DoD 8570 IAT Level I Baseline Certification
 * CompTIA A+ with Continuing Education (A+ CE)
 * Cisco Certified Network Associate Security (CCNA-Security)
 * Certified Network Defender (CND)
 * CompTIA Network+ with Continuing Education (Network+ CE)
 * Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)

Clearance

 * Secret - IT-II (Tier 3) Non-Critical Sensitive Clearance with a favorable NACLC., 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 employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

## Description

We are seeking a Software Architect to join our Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Team., * Design and develop new software products and major enhancements to existing applications.

 * Perform feasibility analysis for potential future projects to support management decision-making.
 * Address issues of systems integration, compatibility, and cross-platform functionality.
 * Ensure all developed solutions meet quality, security, and performance requirements.
 * Collaborate with stakeholders to define technical requirements, translate them into system specifications, and deliver effective solutions.
 * Support full software development lifecycle (SDLC) activities including requirements, design, coding, testing, deployment, and sustainment.
 * Ensure project deliverables are completed on time and aligned with technical and operational objectives.


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