Data and Software Infrastructure Architecture Engineer

Cape Henry Associates; Fort Belvoir (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare plans

Financial products

Referral bonus program

Employee awards

Job summary

JANUS Research Group is seeking a Data and Software Infrastructure Architecture Engineer to support the Army's IT modernization at Fort Belvoir, VA. The ideal candidate will have an active Secret clearance and possess over ten years of experience in architecture design. Responsibilities include deploying robust hybrid/multi-cloud infrastructures, managing data systems, and ensuring compliance with security protocols. A Bachelor's degree in relevant fields and certifications such as Azure Solutions Architect are necessary. The position offers a competitive salary between $120K-$160K as well as a strong benefits package.

Qualifications

• Active Secret or Top Secret/SCI clearance is generally required.
• 10+ years of related experience in system architectural principles.
• Active Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert or equivalent; DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification.

Responsibilities

• Architect, deploy, and maintain robust, scalable hybrid and multi-cloud infrastructure, including AWS and Azure.
• Design and administer data infrastructure to support large Defense Business Systems, data analytics, and AI initiatives.
• Develop software-defined network solutions, and define and integrate new capabilities into legacy architecture.
• Ensure all solutions comply with DoD STIGs and NIST 800-53 controls.
• Implement data pipelines (ETL/ELT) and maintain data validation, logging, and error-handling mechanisms.
• Implement Infrastructure as Code solutions and automate DevOps processes.

Skills

Cloud-based data services

Data modeling

Containerization

Enterprise IT systems

Infrastructure as Code

Education

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

Job description

Career Opportunities with JANUS Research Group

Data and Software Infrastructure Architecture Engineer

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 strives to provide opportunities for career growth through training and development. We also offer an attractive comprehensive benefit package to include health and welfare plans and financial products. As part of a total rewards program, employees can benefit from our referral bonus program and various employee awards. JANUS Research Group takes pride in our benefit package and rewards program which has earned us the certification of a Great Place to Work.

JANUS Research Group provides reasonable accommodation so that qualified applicants with a disability may participate in the selection process.

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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.

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