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# Cloud Architecture & Modernization Engineer

- **Company:** Sitec, Inc.
- **Location:** Annapolis, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Cloud Engineering, Information Systems, Enterprise Architecture Framework, Service-Oriented Architecture, Systems Architecture, Technical Debt, Information Technology, Cloud Migration, DODAF
- **Published:** November 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/bce9dd62-579e-4af0-beea-aa990e8e6f6c

## About the Role

* 20 years of Systems Engineering experience supporting programs of similar scope and complexity.
 * Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
 * Demonstrated experience planning and leading systems engineering efforts.
 * Strong understanding of system architecture, requirements analysis, integration, and technical planning.
 * Excellent communication, documentation, and problem-solving skills.

Education Substitution: Five additional years of relevant Systems Engineering experience (25 years total) may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

 * Experience supporting cloud migration and cloud architecture initiatives.
 * Knowledge of application modernization, legacy system redevelopment, and technical debt reduction.
 * Experience developing technical roadmaps and evaluating system design alternatives.
 * Familiarity with enterprise architecture frameworks, including DoDAF and Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA).
 * Ability to collaborate effectively with technical leadership and cross-functional engineering teams.

## Description

* Cloud Migration & Architecture: Support technical leadership in planning cloud migrations and developing scalable system architectures.
 * Strategic Roadmaps: Help develop and document technical roadmaps that align technology initiatives with long-term organizational goals.
 * Technical Debt: Identify legacy system challenges and recommend strategies to reduce technical debt.
 * Application Modernization: Evaluate existing applications and help plan redevelopment, modernization, and integration efforts.
 * Systems Engineering: Analyze requirements, assess technical alternatives, and support system design and architecture decisions.
 * Documentation & Collaboration: Develop clear technical documentation and coordinate with engineering teams and stakeholders to support project execution.