Systems Architect

Apogee Engineering, LLC; Riverside (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Apogee Engineering, LLC is seeking a Senior Systems Architect for a full-time position at Wright-Patterson AFB, OH. This critical role supports the National Air and Space Intelligence Center by providing IT systems architecture, advancing intelligence disciplines, and ensuring effective system development and integration.

Candidates must be US citizens with a minimum of 18 years of experience in IT architecture or cybersecurity. A Top Secret clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Must be a US citizen.
• Must have a Top Secret clearance.
• 18+ years of experience in IT systems architecture or software development.

Responsibilities

• Develops complex information systems and software.
• Supports unique system development and agile software/application development.
• Defines information processing architectures for future programs.
• Defines and manages IT integration plans.
• Develops workflows against large datasets.

Skills

Problem solving skills

Proficiency in Java

Proficiency in Python

Proficiency in C++

Knowledge of cloud computing

Familiarity with Linux

Familiarity with AWS

Familiarity with Azure

Familiarity with SQL Server

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Job description

Overview

Apogee is looking for a talented Senior Systems Architect to support the National Air and Space Intelligence Center (NASIC). This high-impact position will provide Information Technology (IT) systems architecture support enabling the application and advancement of critical intelligence disciplines such as Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT), Measurement and Signature Intelligence (MASINT), and Foreign Materiel Exploitation (FME). NASIC’s mission is to discover and characterize air, space, missile, and cyber threats to enable full-spectrum multi-domain operations, drive weapon system acquisition, and inform national defense policy. NASIC's enduring ability to delivery authoritative, engineering-level scientific and technical intelligence is pivotal in our Nation's defense -- from border security to Great Power Competition.

This is a full-time opportunity at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (AFB), OH.

Contingent Upon Contract Award

Responsibilities

• Develops highly complex information systems, IT, and software
• Supports advanced prototyping, unique system development, standard and agile software/ application development, cloud-based engineering, database design, software quality assurance, network security, and infrastructure operations
• Defines information processing architectures for future programs
• Defines and manages IT and software integration plans
• Perform systems architecture definition to enable well managed, coherent, low-risk, secure, and comprehensive technical solutions and associated program execution.
• Develop and implement value-added workflows against complex and large datasets across the Center, DoD, Intelligence Community (IC), Allies, and others that accelerate accomplishment of analytical priorities.
• Develops and presents briefings to executives and senior level customer personnel

Qualifications

MinimumExperience:

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Clearance: Must have and be able to maintain a Top Secret (TS) with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) adjudication

Education: High School Diploma

Years of Experience: 18+ years of experience providing IT systems architecture, software development, and/or cybersecurity support for federal Government organizations with DoD and/or IC organizations preferred in lieu of a degree.

Additional Experience

• Very strong analysis and problem solving skills
• Proficiency in programming languages, such as Java, Python, and C+
• Knowledge of cloud computing and emerging technologies, and familiarity with Linux, AWS, Azure, and SQL Server
• Effective, efficient oral and written communication skills
• Self-motivated, detail oriented, responsible team player able to work independently with minimal daily direction
• Ability to work and interact with technically and organizationally diverse personnel

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 12+ years of experience providing IT systems architecture, software development, and/or cybersecurity support for federal Government organizations with DoD and/or IC organizations preferred. OR
• Master’s degree with 10+ years of experience providing IT systems architecture, software development, and/or cybersecurity support for federal Government organizations with DoD and/or IC organizations preferred.

Additional Information

Location: Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (AFB), OH

On-site/Hybrid/Remote: Onsite

Travel: Occasional