Senior Application Architecture Engineer

OSC EdgeTech, LLC is seeking a talented Senior Application Architecture Engineer to join the team. 

OSC EdgeTech is a wholly owned subsidiary of Cook Inlet Region, Inc. (CIRI), an Alaska Native Corporation proudly owned by over 9,400 Shareholders. OSC EdgeTech was created to deliver agile, responsive IT solutions to meet the evolving needs of federal and defense customers. As an SBA-certified 8(a) entity with a Facility Clearance (FCL), OSC EdgeTech streamlines the acquisition process while maintaining the trusted quality, security, and innovation that define OSC Edge.

Cook Inlet Region, Inc., also known as CIRI, is one of 12 land-based Alaska Native regional corporations created pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA). CIRI’s regional boundaries roughly follow the traditional Dena’ina territory of Southcentral Alaska. CIRI was incorporated on June 8, 1972, and is owned today by a diverse group of more than 9,500 Shareholders who live in Alaska and throughout the world.

OSC EdgeTech offers excellent benefits for eligible employees. Benefits include paid holidays, paid time off, 401K with employer match, dental, vision, health insurance plans, as well as life and disability benefits.

Position Overview

The Senior Application Architecture Engineer provides enterprise-level application and data-flow architecture support for government IT systems. This role is responsible for mapping application interdependencies, designing secure and scalable application ecosystems, documenting data movement, and aligning application architectures with enterprise standards and mission objectives.

The individual serves as the technical authority for application integration, system interoperability, and modernization initiatives.

Major Activities

Lead enterprise application and data architecture planning and design

Perform quarterly assessments of application ecosystems and system integrations

Conduct discovery of application dependencies, interfaces, and data exchanges

Develop and maintain layered application architecture documentation including:

Conceptual system views

Logical application architectures

Physical deployment models

Data flow diagrams

Design secure, scalable, and resilient application environments

Architect API frameworks, middleware, and integration platforms

Support modernization, cloud migration, and system consolidation efforts

Evaluate legacy systems and recommend modernization strategies

Design application redundancy, failover, and disaster recovery architectures

Support DevSecOps pipelines and CI/CD integrations

Ensure alignment with cybersecurity, RMF, and compliance requirements

Collaborate with network, database, cybersecurity, and infrastructure teams

Support system change reviews and technical governance boards

Provide impact analysis for proposed system changes

Maintain enterprise application standards and reference architectures

Support incident response and root cause analysis related to application failures

Present architecture assessments and recommendations to leadership

Perform other duties as appropriate and as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Expert knowledge of:

Multi-tier application architectures

Microservices and service-oriented architectures

API management and integration platforms

Database-driven applications

Messaging and middleware platforms

Proficiency with architecture modeling tools

Ability to translate mission requirements into technical architecture

Good interpersonal skills: ability to work effectively and cooperatively with all levels of management and staff, affiliated-company employees as well as outside business associates; exhibits a professional manner in dealing with others.

Superior organizational, follow-up, and detail-oriented skills.

Ability to maintain accurate records.

Work independently, as well as on a team and with minimal supervision.

Make decisions, solve problems, and exercise excellent judgment.

Ability to research, organize and analyze technical information with particular attention to accuracy and detail.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills; including thorough knowledge of proper grammar, advanced vocabulary, spelling, editing and proofreading skills.

Proficient using Microsoft Office products, such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and industry-standard computer software and databases.

High degree of sensitivity regarding confidential information.

Physical Abilities

Sufficient fine motor skills for the use of computers, calculators with an ability to withstand repetitive keyboarding for extended periods of time.

Visual and communications ability adequate to perform the essential functions of the job.

Ability to kneel, bend and twist at the waist on an occasional basis.

Ability to reach below shoulder height with regular frequency (desk position) and at or above shoulder height on occasion.

Ability to push, pull, carry and lift objects weighing up to 10 pounds on a regular basis, and greater weights on an occasional basis.

Ability to travel by vehicle or aircraft, and ability to safely operate a motor vehicle.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum of 10+ years of experience in enterprise application architecture and engineering.

CompTIA Security+

High School Diploma or equivalency.

Demonstrated experience supporting large-scale government or enterprise systems.

Experience with:

Cloud and hybrid application environments

Containerization (Docker/Kubernetes / Openshift)

Virtualized application platforms

Enterprise data integration

Experience supporting RMF, STIG, and NIST requirements

Strong technical writing and briefing skills

Active Secret Clearance or ability to obtain

Must be U.S. citizen 

Ability to pass a pre-employment background check

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Information Technology or related field

TOGAF

AWS/Azure/GCP Architect Certifications

Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)

CISSP

ITIL

E-Verify:

OSC EdgeTech participates in E-Verify. We will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. 

Reasonable Accommodation:

OSC EdgeTech, LLC will provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with OSC EdgeTech, LLC or any of its subsidiaries, please email [email protected].