Mid-Level Cloud Systems Engineer

Kavaliro; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kavaliro is hiring a Mid-Level Cloud Systems Engineer to join their team in Chantilly, VA. This role involves supporting enterprise transformation initiatives and requires hands-on experience in system engineering and cloud architectures. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, experience with systems engineering processes, and familiarity with agile tools like Jira and Confluence. Active TS/SCI clearance is required, and the position is entirely onsite with no remote availability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related STEM field.
• Demonstrated experience with systems engineering processes.
• Mid-level working experience in cloud-based systems architecture.

Responsibilities

• Conduct architecture gap analyses and trade studies to inform system investment decisions.
• Support integration activities across NGA Program Executive Offices.
• Develop architecture artifacts and project plans within NGA's Digital Engineering Environment.

Skills

Cloud architecture knowledge

Systems engineering processes

Agile project management tools

DevSecOps principles

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Kavaliro is seeking a Mid‑Level Cloud Systems Engineer to support a client in Virginia.

Overview

Kavaliro is seeking a Mid‑Level Cloud Systems Engineer with hands‑on experience across the Systems Engineering & Integration lifecycle—including architecture, requirements, CONOPS, integration, testing, and transition. This role supports enterprise transformation initiatives across GEOINT mission systems and projects, helping to modernize GEOINT architecture and advance mission capabilities. The ideal candidate brings strong knowledge of IT/cloud technologies, along with familiarity with the GEOINT Tasking, Collection, Processing, Exploitation, and Dissemination (TCPED) Architecture.

Responsibilities

• As part of the Enterprise Engineering & Architecture Division’s Lead Integrator Team, you will:
• Conduct architecture gap analyses, enterprise requirements analysis, and trade studies to inform system investment decisions.
• Support integration activities across NGA Program Executive Offices (PEOs) to synchronize activities and maintain the enterprise baseline (requirements, interfaces, architectures).
• Develop architecture artifacts, project plans, CONOPS, requirements, and roadmaps within NGA’s Digital Engineering Environment.
• Collaborate on modernization efforts across Analytic, Collection Management, Data Services, Foundation GEOINT, and IT systems. Assist in maturing NGA’s IT and multi‑cloud architecture, defining enterprise requirements, and identifying associated risks, issues, and opportunities.
• Capture and translate mission and customer needs into systems/capability requirements and solutions.
• Participate in governance, configuration management, and risk management processes.
• Advance adoption of agile practices and digital engineering across the enterprise.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or related STEM field; or equivalent mid‑level experience as a Cloud Architect.
• Demonstrated mid‑level experience with systems engineering processes (architecture, requirements, integration, testing, transition).
• Mid‑level working experience in cloud‑based systems architecture.

Desired Qualifications

• Familiarity with the GEOINT TCPED Architecture (data providers, systems/services, interfaces, data flows).
• Experience with agile project management tools (e.g., "Jira, Confluence").
• Cloud‑related certifications.
• Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) certification(s).
• Understanding of multi‑cloud environments.
• Experience with Platform‑as‑a‑Service (PaaS).
• Knowledge of DevSecOps principles and practices.

Location

• Chantilly, VA
• This position is onsite and there is no remote availability

Clearance Requirements

• Candidates must have an active TS/SCI and CI Polygraph
• Applicant MUST hold a permanent U.S. citizenship for this position in accordance with government contract requirements.

Kavaliro provides Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Kavaliro is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, Kavaliro will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please respond to this posting to connect with a company representative.