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# API Architect

- **Company:** Avalore, LLC
- **Location:** Arlington, VA, United States
- **Salary:** $107,000.0 - $220,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Computer Terminals, Desktop Computing, Information Systems Security Architecture Professional, Information Systems Security Engineering Professional, Microsoft Office, Management of Software Versions, Openapi, Software Security, Api Management
- **Published:** September 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/usad117ee984ab81501add6eecf718372f

## About the Role

* SECRET Security Clearance Required
 * SecurityX / CASP+, CCSP, Cloud+, CSSLP, FITSP-D, GDSA, or GSEC cerification (for Junior / Journeyman roles)
 * CISSO, CISSP-ISSAP, CISSP-ISSEP, GCIA, GCLD, GCSA, or GICSP certification (for Senior role)
 * We are actively seeking multiple levels:

 * Junior: 0 - 3 years of experience + Bachelor's Degree
 * Journeyman: 4 - 7 years of experience + Bachelor's Degree
 * Senior: 8+ years of experience + Bachelor's Degree
 * Good communication skills, self-starter mindset.
 * Professional proficiency in English is required.
 * Demonstrated proficiency in using all Microsoft Office applications.
 * Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Avalore will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

Work Environment:

 * Moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phone and printers) and /or occasional Loud noise (airfield, large equipment).

 * Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time.

## Description

The API Architectwill define, document, maintain, and promulgate the APIs and technical standards for the WDP System. This person will ensure that the platform can interoperate effectively within its own components and with external systems, ensuring all standards align with DoD policies and reference designs. This person will design and document API specifications using industry-standard formats, establish governance processes for API lifecycle management, and create developer documentation and examples to facilitate API adoption. This person will monitor API usage and performance metrics, implement versioning strategies to support backward compatibility, and collaborate with security teams to ensure API security. This person will evaluate emerging technologies and standards for potential adoption, participate in technical working groups to influence industry standards, and provide technical guidance on API best practices to development teams.


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