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The Grey Wolf Group, Inc. is a Veteran-Owned Small Business that delivers mission-focused consulting, technology, and operational support services to federal, defense, intelligence, state, local government, and commercial clients. We specialize in business process improvement, IT architecture, Agile software development, automation, artificial intelligence, data governance, insider threat, counterintelligence, and intelligence analysis. What sets The Grey Wolf Group apart is our commitment to delivering measurable outcomes. We understand that organizations operate within real-world constraints—including limited budgets, competing priorities, resource shortages, and legacy technologies. Rather than providing theoretical recommendations, we develop practical, scalable solutions that improve mission performance, strengthen security, modernize technology, and increase operational efficiency. Our team combines deep expertise in enterprise architecture, cloud technologies, Agile methodologies, software engineering, robotic process automation (RPA), machine learning, artificial intelligence, and mission operations to help clients solve complex challenges. Through disciplined project management, stakeholder engagement, data-driven decision making, and continuous process improvement, we deliver solutions that are sustainable, secure, and aligned with our customers' strategic objectives. At The Grey Wolf Group, we believe in providing real solutions to real issues—transforming mission requirements into tangible results that our customers can measure and trust MISSION SUPPORT: The Grey Wolf Group is your one stop shop for your mission support needs. We deliver best in class support to accomplish our clients’ missions.

The Senior IT Architect is responsible for designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise technology architectures that enable secure, scalable, and reliable business operations. This position provides technical leadership for infrastructure, cloud environments, software and license management, vendor management, and automation platform deployment. The Senior IT Architect serves as a key advisor on enterprise architecture, cybersecurity, cloud solutions, and Robotic Process Automation (RPA) technologies while ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and industry best practices.

The successful candidate possesses deep technical expertise across cloud platforms, enterprise systems, security architecture, and automation technologies, with the ability to troubleshoot complex configuration issues across diverse IT environments.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain enterprise IT architecture strategies, standards, and roadmaps.
• Provide technology planning and technical architecture support for enterprise systems and cloud environments.
• Develop and manage software and license management plans, ensuring compliance with licensing requirements and organizational policies.
• Provide vendor management support, including evaluation, selection, performance monitoring, and coordination of technology vendors and service providers.
• Install, configure, deploy, and maintain approved Robotic Process Automation (RPA) tools in production environments.
• Develop and implement RPA platform support plans, operational procedures, and governance frameworks.
• Design secure system architectures that comply with applicable cybersecurity requirements, industry standards, and organizational policies.
• Conduct architecture reviews, risk assessments, and security evaluations for new and existing systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex configuration, integration, and performance issues across cloud and hybrid environments.
• Support cloud infrastructure design and implementation activities, including migration, optimization, and operational support.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, project teams, developers, cybersecurity personnel, and system administrators to ensure successful solution delivery.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and provide recommendations for modernization and process improvement initiatives.
• Develop technical documentation, architecture diagrams, implementation plans, and operational procedures.
• Support disaster recovery, business continuity, and system resiliency planning efforts.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior technical staff and project teams.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field.
• 10–15 years of progressively responsible experience in enterprise IT architecture, systems engineering, cloud architecture, or related technical disciplines.
• Experience designing and supporting enterprise-scale IT systems and architectures.
• Experience with software asset management and license compliance programs.
• Experience managing technology vendors and third-party service providers.
• Experience deploying, configuring, and supporting RPA platforms (or similar platforms / technologies) in production environments.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, security architecture, identity management, and risk management.
• Experience troubleshooting complex technical issues across cloud, hybrid, and on-premises environments.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to prepare technical documentation and present architectural recommendations to leadership and stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Openshift, Kubic, etc.
• Experience with enterprise automation and RPA tools such as UiPath, Automation Anywhere, Microsoft Power Automate, or similar technologies.
• Knowledge of federal government IT environments, security frameworks, and compliance requirements.
• Professional certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, CISSP, ITIL, or equivalent.
• Experience supporting DevSecOps, infrastructure automation, and enterprise integration initiatives.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Enterprise Architecture
• Cloud Architecture and Administration
• Cybersecurity and Security Architecture
• Vendor and Contract Management
• Software Asset and License Management
• Robotic Process Automation (RPA)
• Systems Integration
• Technical Troubleshooting and Root Cause Analysis
• Infrastructure Design and Implementation
• Technical Documentation and Presentation
• Strategic Technology Planning
• Risk Assessment and Mitigation

Work Environment

The Senior IT Architect operates on the client-site and may support multiple projects simultaneously.

The Grey Wolf Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.