Lead Systems Architect

Nightwing; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology services provider in Virginia seeks a Lead Systems Architect to manage the technical architecture of a secure multi-tenant infrastructure environment. The role involves collaborating with teams to design scalable solutions, utilizing expertise in cloud technologies. Applicants should possess strong problem-solving skills and experience with major cloud platforms. The position is contingent upon contract award.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of cloud computing concepts and principles.
• Experience with major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Knowledge of networking, virtualization, and operating systems.
• Familiarity with cloud security best practices and technologies.
• Experience with cloud migration and deployment strategies.
• Ability to design and implement highly available and scalable solutions.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Providing innovative architectural solutions to meet program requirements.
• Collaborating to deliver a robust multi-tenant hybrid cloud architecture.
• Creating hybrid cloud delivery strategies.
• Analyzing platforms for system enhancements.
• Applying expertise on cloud computing techniques.
• Bridging gaps between business problems and cloud solutions.
• Developing system enhancement roadmaps.
• Producing technical documents.

Skills

Cloud computing concepts and principles

Major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Networking

Virtualization

Operating systems

Cloud security best practices

Cloud migration and deployment strategies

Design highly available solutions

Strong communication

Problem-solving skills

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Programming languages (Python, Java)

Job description

Nightwing provides technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration, and intelligence mission support services to meet our customers’ most demanding challenges. Our capabilities include cyber space operations, cyber defense and resiliency, vulnerability research, ubiquitous technical surveillance, data intelligence, lifecycle mission enablement, and software modernization. Nightwing brings disruptive technologies, agility, and competitive offerings to customers in the intelligence community, defense, civil, and commercial markets.

Job Title: Lead Systems Architect

Location: Sterling, VA

Clearance: TS/SCI Poly

This position is CONTINGENT upon contract award

The Lead Systems Architect (LSA) is responsible for the design, delivery, and overarching technical architecture of the on-premise secure multi-tenant infrastructure environment, understanding Sponsor's technical requirements and their impact on the program. The LSA oversees the Platform and Operations teams to ensure solutions are consistent, interoperable, resilient, and secure. Collaborating closely with the Platform, Operations teams, mission partners, and Sponsor, the LSA refines operational and technical strategies to automate workflows across teams, enabling timely system development and deployment. The LSA works with the Sponsor and Stakeholders to understand mission needs, conduct gap analyses, and align new capabilities accordingly. The LSA continuously monitors emerging technologies, systems, capabilities, and regulatory changes for potential impact or improvements to the Sponsor's mission. Daily tasks include:

• Providing innovative architectural solutions to meet program requirements.
• Collaborating with Sponsor, Mission partners, and technical personnel to deliver a robust, scalable, multi-tenant hybrid cloud architecture that aligns with mission goals.
• Creating hybrid cloud delivery strategies and managing the adaptation process.
• Analyzing client-based platforms (cloud applications, hardware, and software) for system enhancements.
• Applying technical expertise on cloud cluster computing techniques and related architectures.
• Bridging gaps between complex business problems and cloud solutions.
• Developing roadmaps for system enhancements, data collection, mitigation strategies, and metrics development.
• Working with Platform/Operations teams to produce technical documents including design, deployment, system specifications, IaC baselines, user manuals, training materials, installation guides, proposals, and reports.

Required Skills:

• Strong understanding of cloud computing concepts and principles.
• Experience with major cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Knowledge of networking, virtualization, and operating systems.
• Familiarity with cloud security best practices and technologies.
• Experience with cloud migration and deployment strategies.
• Ability to design and implement highly available and scalable solutions.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

Desired Skills:

• Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and automation tools.
• Experience with cloud-based data management and analytics solutions.
• Knowledge of programming languages (e.g., Python, Java) for cloud automation.
• Experience with cloud governance and compliance requirements.
• Knowledge of specific industry requirements and regulations.

Desired Certifications:

• AWS Solutions Architect Professional
• Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert
• Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect
• CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)
• CompTIA Cloud+

At Nightwing, we value collaboration and teamwork. You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside talented individuals who are passionate about what they do. Together, we’ll leverage our collective expertise to drive innovation, solve complex problems, and deliver exceptional results for our clients.

Thank you for considering joining us as we embark on this new journey and shape the future of cybersecurity and intelligence together as part of the Nightwing team.

Nightwing is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class.