Lead Systems Architect

Nightwing; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 122,000 - 253,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision & Dental Insurance

401k Plan

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Additional insurances

Job summary

Nightwing in Sterling, VA is seeking a Lead Systems Architect to design and deliver a robust, multi-tenant hybrid cloud architecture supporting mission goals. You will translate complex business needs into scalable cloud solutions and collaborate with sponsor and technical teams to drive architecture roadmaps.

Qualifications include deep cloud computing expertise across AWS/Azure/GCP, networking, virtualization, security best practices, and experience with containerization.

Qualifications

• Provide architectural solutions to meet program requirements.
• Deliver a robust multi-tenant hybrid cloud architecture aligning with mission goals.
• Create hybrid cloud delivery model strategy and manage adaptation.
• Analyze client platforms to support enhancements and cloud-based improvements.
• Develop IaC baselines and technical documentation with platform teams.
• Bridge business problems to scalable cloud solutions.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Sponsor and mission partners to define designs and roadmaps.
• Deliver highly available, scalable cloud solutions and architectures.
• Produce design, deployment, system specifications and IaC materials.

Skills

Cloud concepts

Major cloud platforms

Networking & virtualization

Cloud security best practices

Cloud migration & deployment

High availability & scalability

Communication & collaboration

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

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

Requirements

• Provide creative and innovative architectural solutions to meet program requirements.
• Work with Sponsor, Mission partners, and technical personnel to deliver a robust multi-tenant hybrid cloud based scalable architecture that meets the program Mission goals
• Create hybrid cloud delivery model strategy and manage the adaptation process
• Analyze client-based platform (cloud applications, hardware, and software) to support enhancements to current applications and systems
• Analyze requirements and provide highly innovative technical expertise on cloud cluster computing techniques, technologies, and related cloud architecture
• Bridge gaps between complex business problems and solutions in the cloud
• Develop roadmap activities that support the development of an enhanced SYSTEM, comprehensive data collection, mitigation strategies to move towards IaaS, and development of metrics to drive IT improvements.
• Works with Platform/Operations teams to compose technical documents including Design, Deployment, System specifications and IaC baselines, updates, user's 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 Certs

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

Salary & Benefits

The salary associated with this position ($122,000-$253,000) is commensurate with the selected candidate’s qualifications, years of relevant experience, and demonstrated level of expertise. Compensation will be determined based on these factors to ensure alignment with skills, responsibilities, and market standards.

Nightwing offers medical, vision and dental insurance coverage in addition to a 401k plan, PTO, Holidays, and additional insurances.

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 or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.