Lead Systems Architect

Lead Systems Architect

Location:

Sterling, VA

Clearance: TS/SCI Poly

This position is CONTINGENT upon contract award.

The Lead Systems Architect (LSA) is responsible for the design, delivery, and overarching technical architecture of the on‑premise secure multi‑tenant infrastructure environment as well as understanding the Sponsor’s technical requirements and how they impact the program. The LSA oversees the Platform and Operations and Tenant teams to ensure solutions are consistent, interoperable, resilient, and secure. The LSA collaborates closely with Platform, Operations, mission partners, and the Sponsor to refine the operational and technical strategy to automate key parts of the development and operational workflows across all teams, enabling timely development and deployment of system capabilities.

The LSA works with the Sponsor and stakeholders to develop an understanding of mission needs, conduct gap analyses, and align new capabilities to those mission needs. The LSA continuously monitors emerging technology, systems, capabilities, regulatory/policy advancements, and researches impact or improvement opportunities to the Sponsor’s mission.

• Provide creative and innovative architectural solutions to meet program requirements.
• Work with the Sponsor, mission partners, and technical personnel to deliver a robust multi‑tenant hybrid cloud‑based scalable architecture that meets program mission goals.
• Create hybrid cloud delivery model strategy and manage the adaptation process.
• Analyze client‑based platforms (cloud applications, hardware, and software) to support enhancements to current applications and systems.
• Analyze requirements and provide highly innovative technical expertise on cloud cluster computing techniques, technologies, and related cloud architecture.
• Bridge gaps between complex business problems and solutions in the cloud.
• Develop roadmap activities that support the development of an enhanced system, comprehensive data collection, mitigation strategies to move toward IaaS, and development of metrics to drive IT improvements.
• Work with Platform/Operations teams to compose technical documents including design, deployment, system specifications and IaC baselines, updates, user manuals, training materials, installation guides, proposals, and reports.

• Strong understanding of cloud computing concepts and principles.
• Experience with major cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Knowledge of networking, virtualization, and operating systems.
• Familiarity with cloud security best practices and technologies.
• Experience with cloud migration and deployment strategies.
• Ability to design and implement highly available and scalable solutions.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem‑solving skills.

• Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with Dev Ops practices and automation tools.
• Experience with cloud‑based data management and analytics solutions.
• Knowledge of programming languages (e.g., Python, Java) for cloud automation.
• Experience with cloud governance and compliance requirements.
• Knowledge of specific industry requirements and regulations.

• AWS Solutions Architect Professional, Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect, CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional), and CompTIA Cloud+.

Nightwing is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class.