System Architect

Chameleon Consulting Group LLC; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology consulting firm located in Arlington, VA is seeking a Systems Architect to lead the design of a software-based system for cyber operations. The role involves guiding cross-functional teams, managing architecture discussions, and serving as a Subject Matter Expert. Candidates should have over 10 years of experience in system design and hold a TOP SECRET security clearance. This position offers a hybrid work environment, requiring onsite presence at least 50% of the time.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience designing and developing systems and/or software solutions.
• Must possess a current active TOP SECRET security clearance, and be able to obtain SCI status.
• Experience leading a team of at least 10 other engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead the system architecture design for cross-functional teams.
• Lead trade-off and impact analysis studies, and manage conflicting technical visions.
• Be the Subject Matter Expert for customer demos and discussions.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Customer engagement

Quick learning

Education

BS in Computer Engineering or Computer Science

MS in related discipline

Tools

Cloud Architecture (Azure, AWS)

Message Queue Technologies

Kubernetes

Job description

Overview

CCG is a technology company focused on equipping customers with the capabilities and support to conduct intelligent and successful cyber operations. We do this by finding the most talented engineers and operators in the country, give them some of the most challenging problems facing the US government, and help them unleash their creativity and problem-solving skills. Excellence is our standard and mission success is our metric.

Role

We are building a software-based system to support coordination and orchestration of cyber missions. As a systems architect, you will define and communicate a shared technical and architectural vision for the solutions developed by an Agile Release Train. Specifically, you will:

• Lead the system architecture design for cross-functional teams;
• Lead trade-off and impact analysis studies, and manage conflicting technical visions;
• Decompose complex problems into straightforward and actionable solutions;
• Demonstrate thought leadership and strategy in partnership with delivery and product partners;
• Lead Architecture Review Boards, and other product, platform, and architecture discussions;
• Present work products and strategies to customer leadership, and other stakeholders.

Though primary responsibility for making priority decisions, architecture plans, and ensuring proper team execution is yours, you will not operate on an island. You will have the support of our CTO, a team of tech leads, other engineers, and an engaged customer. You will also be encouraged to explore the technology space enough to understand the unique technical components involved.

Finally, you are expected to be the Subject Matter Expert for customer demos and discussions. As such, you will want to know the ins and outs of the full product being developed, and you will need to be onsite at least 50% of the time. Onsite will need to include Arlington, VA, but can also include our secure office space in Herndon, VA. Any tasks not requiring an onsite presence can be done remotely; this is a hybrid opportunity.

Required Qualifications

• BS in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline; MS preferred
• 10+ years of experience designing and developing systems and/or software solutions
• Must possess a current active TOP SECRET security clearance, and be able to obtain SCI status.
• Experience leading a team of at least 10 other engineers
• Familiarity with CNO or adjacent concepts
• Ability to engage with customers and external partners to create priorities
• Quick learner, and hunger for understanding technologies and solutions

Preferred Qualifications

• Cloud Architecture (Azure, AWS)
• Message Queue Technologies
• Kubernetes

We are an equal opportunity 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.