Senior Software/Solutions Architect
US-OH-Columbus
Job ID: 2025-5510
Type: Full-time Exempt, Salaried
# of Openings: 1
Category: Information Technology
Columbus, OH
Overview
We are seeking an Senior Software/Solutions Architect to implement solution based on contract requirements to meet the needed Proof of Concept (PoC) objectives.
The Mechanization of Contract Administration Services (MOCAS) system, originally developed in 1958, remains the Department of Defense's primary platform for contract administration, entitlement, and disbursing. Managing approximately 51% of procurement spending and over 90% of payments for complex contracts, MOCAS is a mission-critical system supporting military services, defense agencies, and contractors within the Defense Industrial Base. However, the system relies on aging mainframe technology, including COBOL, Assembler Machine Language, and hierarchical databases, making sustainment increasingly difficult due to technological obsolescence and a shrinking pool of skilled personnel. To address these challenges, Din Source is leading a Critical Stabilization (CS) effort aimed at modernizing the system while maintaining operational continuity. Leveraging our decades of experience supporting mainframe systems coupled with established and emerging code conversion practices and advanced AI-powered frameworks, Din Source will automate the conversion of legacy code into maintainable, future-ready languages, enhance system security, and transition to scalable architectures. This initiative ensures that MOCAS continues to fulfill its essential mission, safeguarding the Department's contract administration and payment functions while laying the groundwork for future technological advancements.
2nd Phase of Work to Start in April 2025 Must be able to travel to Columbus, OH for one week per month
Responsibilities
Designs and develops automated code optimization to existing software. Addresses problems of systems integration, compatibility, and multiple platforms. Responsible for project completion. Performs feasibility analysis on potential future projects for management. Provides technical knowledge and analysis of current code base applications and operational environment, high-level functional systems analysis, design, integration, documentation, and implementation advice on exceptionally complex problems that necessitate high-level knowledge of the subject matter for effective implementation. Participates as needed in all phases of PoC with emphasis on the planning, analysis, modeling, testing, integration, and documentation. Advises on selection of technological purchases with regards to processing, data storage, data access, and applications development. Sets standards for the client/server relational database structure for the organization (SQL, ORACLE, SYBASE, etc.). Advises of feasibility of potential future steps in the upcoming efforts to support CS. Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Must have an active Secret clearance.
Meet IAT Level II Certificate requirements or higher (CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, SSCP)
Ten (10) years relevant experience with legacy system modernization.
Experience with modern system design and the development of solutions to support transitioning a legacy system to modern technology and architectures.
Must possess experience implementing and deploying automated code translation tools in legacy systems with demonstrated results.
Demonstrated experience:
implementing AI/ML best pract
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