Business Application Architect (GovCon)

TL;DR

Business Application Architect (GovCon): Designing and evolving the enterprise application ecosystem for defense and GovCon environments with an accent on scalability, security, and compliance. Focus on translating complex operational needs into technical architecture, overseeing integration across classified/unclassified environments, and driving ERP/CRM/ITSM strategy.

Location: Onsite in Hawthorne, California, United States

Salary: $110,000 - $190,000

Company

hirify.global is a defense technology company redefining modern defense with a multi-product portfolio powered by Coherent Distributed Networks (CDN™).

What you will do

• Define and own the enterprise application architecture blueprint for GovCon and defense environments, covering ERP, CRM, ITSM, and HR platforms.
• Design secure and interoperable application solutions meeting DoD and IC requirements, including data residency and access control constraints.
• Architect integrations between enterprise applications and mission systems across hybrid on-premise, cloud (AWS GovCloud, Azure Government), and air-gapped environments.
• Define API strategy and standards, leading RESTful and event-driven integration pattern design.
• Serve as the primary technical liaison to government customers and prime contractors for enterprise application matters.
• Ensure all architectures comply with DFARS, CMMC Level 2/3, ITAR, and NIST 800-53 requirements.

Requirements

• 8–12 years of experience in enterprise application architecture, with at least 4 years supporting defense or GovCon environments.
• Active Secret clearance required at time of hire.
• Demonstrated experience architecting solutions for DoD or IC programs, navigating classification boundaries and CUI handling.
• Hands-on experience with AWS Government Cloud or Azure Government Cloud.
• Working knowledge of CMMC, DFARS 252.204-7012, and NIST SP 800-171.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

Nice to have

• Active TS clearance.
• Experience with core Business applications, ERP, HCS, program accounting, or contract management.
• Knowledge of Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) principles.
• Certifications such as TOGAF 9/10, AWS Solutions Architect, or PMP.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits 100% paid by the company.
• 401k with 50% company match up to 6% of pay, FSA, and HSA.
• Free daily lunch and "No meeting Fridays".
• Unlimited PTO and casual dress code.
• Relocation assistance and generous pre-IPO stock option grants.