The Systems Architect III

Job Description Codeworks, an LRS company, is seeking a Systems Architect III (Technical Lead) for a Contract opportunity. This role offers the chance to apply your skills in support of meaningful infrastructure initiatives for one of our client partners. Lead and execute infrastructure strategy and operations across Microsoft, Azure, VDI (Omnissa Horizon), and core enterprise services. Evaluate technologies, improve performance/stability/cost, guide small teams and vendors, and provide Tier-3 support. On-call and periodic weekend work required; access to FTI. Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership & Strategy Evaluate current and new technologies; document findings and recommend solutions to improve performance, stability, security, and cost-effectiveness. Serve as a technical lead for backend infrastructure services (e.g., Microsoft Windows Server, Active Directory/AD FS, Group Policy, DFS, DHCP, DNS; Azure subscriptions; networking protocols and services). Provide Tier-3 support for VDI (Omnissa Horizon), monitoring tools, multi-factor authentication, storage/backup, PowerShell scripting, and COTS applications deployed at DCF. Lead and contribute to design, deployment, and troubleshooting of virtual desktop and virtualization environments (Omnissa Horizon, vSphere). Project Delivery & Governance Lead or co-lead projects, applying Agile, traditional, or hybrid methodologies to achieve scope, schedule, quality, and budget targets. Coordinate work across cross-functional teams, external partners (e.g., DOA) and vendors; set clear goals, manage risks, and track progress. Prepare detailed specifications and infrastructure documentation, support change, configuration, and release management. Operations & Continuous Improvement Oversee on-call rotations and operational support activities; ensure timely response and resolution. Implement best practices for certificate services, identity, and access management; create and maintain certificates for core systems and 3rd-party integrations. Proactively identify areas for improvement and drive a solutions-oriented approach; maintain consistent hands-on involvement to ensure successful outcomes. Collaboration & Communication Provide clear, timely status updates to management and stakeholders; participate in collaboration meetings and reviews. Foster a supportive team environment built on trust, constructive feedback, and shared accountability. The base range for this contract position is $55.00 - $65.00 per hour, depending on experience. The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hires of this position across all U.S. locations. Individual pay is determined by work location and additional job-related factors. Codeworks, an LRS company, is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, gender identity, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship, status or protected veteran status. In some cases, Codeworks, an LRS company, uses generative artificial intelligence ("AI") in support of our hiring processes. Codeworks takes steps to ensure the use of AI does not result in discrimination based on protected class(es). AI may be used in the hiring process solely in support of the assessment of candidate qualifications. All decisions in the hiring process are made by LRS employees. If AI will be used in the hiring process for the position for which you are applying, you will be notified and will have the opportunity to opt out. Please contact with any questions.

Created: 2026-03-04