Systems Architect, Apprentice

Apogee Engineering, LLC; Riverside (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Apogee Engineering, LLC is seeking a Systems Architect, Apprentice at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, OH. This full-time role involves providing IT systems architecture support to the National Air and Space Intelligence Center, enabling critical intelligence advancements.

The candidate must have a Bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience in IT architecture or software development. Key skills include programming in Java, Python, and C+, along with strong analysis abilities.

Qualifications

• Must be a US citizen.
• Must have and be able to maintain a Top Secret (TS) with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance.
• 5 years of experience in IT systems architecture or software development.

Responsibilities

• Develop highly complex information systems, IT, and software.
• Support advanced prototyping and unique system development.
• Define information processing architectures for future programs.
• Develop and implement workflows against complex datasets.

Skills

Analysis and problem-solving skills

Programming languages (Java, Python, C+)

Cloud computing knowledge

Effective communication skills

Linux familiarity

AWS and Azure familiarity

SQL Server familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Overview

Apogee is looking for a talented Systems Architect, Apprentice 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: Bachelor's degree
Years of Experience: 5 years of experience providing IT systems architecture, software development, and/or cybersecurity support for federal Government organizations with DoD and/or IC organizations.

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

Additional Information
Location: Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (AFB), OH
On-site/Hybrid/Remote: Onsite
Travel: Occasional