Systems Architect, Consulting

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

Job summary

Apogee Engineering, LLC is looking for a talented Systems Architect, Consulting to support the National Air and Space Intelligence Center (NASIC) at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (AFB), OH. This full-time opportunity provides vital IT systems architecture support for intelligence disciplines.

The ideal candidate will possess a PhD and 15 years of experience in relevant fields, as well as the ability to obtain a Top Secret security clearance. Strong programming skills and cloud computing knowledge are critical for fulfilling the position's responsibilities.

Qualifications

• US citizenship required.
• Must maintain a Top Secret (TS) with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance.
• 15 years experience in IT systems architecture, software development, or cybersecurity for federal organizations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage complex IT and software systems.
• Define information processing architectures.
• Implement value-added workflows for large datasets.
• Present briefings to executives and senior personnel.

Skills

Analysis and problem solving skills

Programming languages (Java, Python, C+)

Cloud computing knowledge

Familiarity with Linux

AWS and Azure proficiency

SQL Server knowledge

Effective communication skills

Self-motivated team player

Education

PhD degree

Job description

Overview

Apogee is looking for a talented Systems Architect, Consulting 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.

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

Minimum Experience:

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: PhD degree

Years of Experience: 15 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