Chief Architect (TS/SCI) – Cloud, AI & Mission-Critical

Redhorse Corporation; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Redhorse Corporation is seeking a Chief Architect to lead the technical design and evolution of high-impact data solutions for government partners. You will shape the overarching technical direction, ensuring secure, scalable architectures aligned with mission objectives and compliant with federal standards.

The role requires Open Source Intelligence and cloud-native services expertise, with a focus on leveraging AI, ML, and large-scale data processing to advance national security missions.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI security clearance with Full-Scope Polygraph.
• 10+ years of professional experience in systems architecture.
• Proven experience designing, developing, and documenting cloud-based data collection capabilities.
• 5+ years of experience leading innovation and optimization in deployment of technical collection capabilities.
• Demonstrated experience architecting and implementing solutions utilizing AI, Machine Learning, and cloud computing within an OSE or mission context.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline.
• Proven ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the overarching technical design and architecture, ensuring all solutions align with customer requirements and mission-critical objectives.
• Provide strategic technical direction and integrate architectural best practices across all solution components.
• Oversee the creation and maintenance of comprehensive technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, design specifications, and governance standards.
• Design, develop, and document data collection capabilities and cloud-based services to enhance mission effectiveness.
• Drive continuous innovation and optimization in the design and deployment of large-scale collection capabilities.
• Evaluate and integrate emerging technologies—including AI, machine learning, and cloud computing—to improve the security and agility of operations.
• Collaborate with program leadership and diverse stakeholders to translate mission needs into actionable technical requirements and architecture plans.
• Foster a collaborative environment by providing mentorship, guidance, and professional development to engineering and development teams.
• Conduct rigorous architectural reviews to ensure compliance with federal security standards and frameworks.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

AI/ML

Leadership

Communication

Cloud-native design

Open Source OSINT

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

IaC (Infrastructure as Code)

Job description

Redhorse Corporation is seeking a Chief Architect to lead the technical design and evolution of high-impact data solutions for government partners. You will shape the overarching technical direction, ensuring secure, scalable architectures aligned with mission objectives and compliant with federal standards.

The role requires Open Source Intelligence and cloud-native services expertise, with a focus on leveraging AI, ML, and large-scale data processing to advance national security missions.