Data and Software Infrastructure Architecture Engineer

JANUS Research Group; Fort Belvoir (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

JANUS Research Group is seeking a Data and Software Infrastructure Architecture Engineer in Fort Belvoir, VA. This role focuses on supporting the Army's modernization of global IT infrastructure through advanced data systems and cloud solutions.

Candidates should possess over 10 years of relevant experience and an active Secret clearance. The salary ranges from $120K to $160K annually, commensurate with education and experience. This position requires a Bachelor's degree and relevant cloud certifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, or Computer Science.
• Active Secret or Top Secret/SCI clearance required.
• 10+ years of related experience in system architectural principles.
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert or equivalent certification.

Responsibilities

• Architect, deploy, and maintain hybrid and multi-cloud infrastructure.
• Design and administer data infrastructure for large Defense Business Systems.
• Develop software-defined network solutions.
• Ensure compliance with DoD STIGs and Zero Trust principles.
• Implement data pipelines and maintain validation mechanisms.
• Automate DevOps processes using IaC solutions.

Skills

Cloud-based data services

Data modeling

Containerization

Enterprise IT systems

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, or Computer Science

Tools

AWS

Azure

Terraform

Bicep

Job description

Data and Software Infrastructure Architecture Engineer

Posted 5/12/2026

Secret

Candidates must have an active Secret clearance and verify, before applying, that you meet the minimum requirements of the position.

Data and Software Infrastructure Architecture Engineer

Focus: Supporting the Army enterprise in increasing speed to insight.

Context: Modernizing global IT infrastructure, including AI, analytics, and cybersecurity.

Salary: 120K-160K Annual; Commensurate with Education/Experience

The Army's Program Manager Integrated Enterprise Network (PM IEN) at Fort Belvoir, VA, a Data and Software Infrastructure Architecture Engineer typically supports the modernization of global IT infrastructure through advanced data systems, cloud, and enterprise network design. These roles focus on developing, implementing, and securing large-scale data and software environments.

Core Responsibilities

• Infrastructure Architecture Design: Architect, deploy, and maintain robust, scalable hybrid and multi-cloud infrastructure, including AWS and Azure.
• Data Strategy & Management: Design and administer data infrastructure to support large Defense Business Systems, data analytics, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) initiatives.
• Software & Systems Integration: Develop software-defined network solutions, and define and integrate new capabilities into legacy architecture.
• Security & Governance: Ensure all solutions comply with DoD STIGs, Zero Trust principles, FedRAMP High, and NIST 800-53 controls.
• Data Pipeline & Quality Control: Implement data pipelines (ETL/ELT) and maintain data validation, logging, and error-handling mechanisms.
• Automation: Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions (e.g., Terraform, Bicep) and automate DevOps processes.

Key Qualifications

• Security Clearance: Active Secret or Top Secret/SCI clearance is generally required.
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, or Computer Science.
• Experience: 10+ years of related experience in system architectural principles.
• Certifications: Active Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert or equivalent; DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification.
• Technical Skills: Deep understanding of cloud-based data services, data modeling, containerization, and enterprise IT systems (wired/wireless networks).

JANUS Research Group provides reasonable accommodation so that qualified applicants with a disability may participate in the selection process. Please advise us of any accommodations you request to express interest in a position by e-mailing: Judy Pagac, Chief Human Resources Officer at [e-mail] or calling [phone]. Please state your request for assistance in your message. Only reasonable accommodation requests related to applying for a specific position within JANUS Research Group will be reviewed at the e-mail address and phone number supplied. Thank you for considering a career with JANUS Research Group.

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JANUS Research Group is an equal opportunity/ affirmative action employer. It is company policy to provide equal opportunity in all areas of employment practice without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, citizenship, or disability.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.