Systems Architect, Senior

Apogee; Patterson (OH); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor is seeking a Systems Architect, Senior, to support the National Air and Space Intelligence Center (NASIC) at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, OH. This full-time position demands extensive IT systems architecture experience, software development, and a master's degree. The role includes developing complex systems, defining integration plans, and working closely with federal organizations. A top-secret clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Must be a US citizen.
• Clearance: Must maintain a Top Secret (TS) with SCI adjudication.
• 10 years of experience in IT systems architecture, software development, or cybersecurity for federal Government organizations.

Responsibilities

• Develop complex information systems, IT, and software.
• Support advanced prototyping and software development.
• Define information processing architectures for future programs.
• Perform systems architecture definition for technical solutions.
• Develop workflows against complex datasets to meet analytical priorities.
• Present briefings to executives and senior personnel.

Skills

Java

Python

C++

Cloud computing

Linux

AWS

Azure

SQL Server

Analysis and problem solving

Effective communication

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Overview

Apogee is looking for a talented Systems Architect, Senior 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

• 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: Master\'s degree
• Years of Experience: 10 years of experience providing IT systems architecture, software development, and/or cybersecurity support for federal Government organizations with DoD and/or IC organizations
• 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

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries: Business Consulting and Services