Senior Architect Chantilly, VA

View all jobs Senior Architect Chantilly, VA Urgent hiring - Senior Architect TS/SCI - CI Poly Onsite in Chantilly  Virginia We offer 2 employee compensation models.  Salaried or consultant (w2).  Salaries start at 220k and w2 consultant starts at 120 an hour.  Salary and/or Hourly rates will increase with experience.  Benefits are available such as Health/Dental/Vision/401K/EAP/Life insurance and LTD-STD Position Description: Senior Architect – Ground Systems in the Cloud Position Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Architect to lead the design, development, and deployment of modern, scalable, and secure ground system solutions in the cloud. This role requires a deep understanding of cloud computing technologies, ground system architectures, and software engineering best practices. The Senior Architect will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions that meet the needs of mission-critical operations, such as satellite communications, space systems, and other ground system applications. Key Responsibilities: Architecture Design and Strategy: o    Design end-to-end cloud-based ground system architectures that ensure performance, scalability, reliability, and security. o    Develop technical roadmaps for migrating legacy ground systems to cloud-native architectures. o    Lead the evaluation and selection of cloud platforms, services, and tools (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) to support ground system requirements. Cloud Implementation and Integration: o    Oversee the implementation of cloud infrastructure, including networking, compute, storage, and security configurations. o    Define and implement strategies for data ingest, processing, and storage in the cloud, including streaming real-time data. o    Ensure seamless integration between cloud-based ground systems and on-premises systems or hardware components. System Performance and Optimization: o    Analyze system performance metrics and optimize the cloud architecture for low latency, high throughput, and cost efficiency. o    Implement redundancy and failover strategies to ensure system availability and recovery capabilities. Collaboration and Leadership: o    Serve as a technical leader and subject matter expert, mentoring engineering teams in cloud technologies and ground system best practices. o    Collaborate with stakeholders, including customers, product managers, and engineering teams, to define system requirements and ensure alignment with organizational goals. o    Communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders clearly and effectively. Security and Compliance: o    Design secure architectures that comply with industry standards and government regulations. o    Implement robust identity, access management, and encryption solutions to protect sensitive data in the cloud. Emerging Technologies and Innovation: o    Stay up to date with emerging cloud technologies, trends, and industry best practices. o    Drive innovation by identifying opportunities to leverage advanced cloud capabilities, such as machine learning, edge computing, and serverless architectures, to enhance ground systems. Documentation and Standards: o    Develop comprehensive technical documentation, including architectural diagrams, design documents, and operational playbooks. o    Establish and enforce architectural standards, guidelines, and best practices to ensure consistency and maintainability. Qualifications: o    Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. Equivalent work experience may be considered. o    8+ years of experience in software and systems architecture, with at least 3 years focused on cloud-based solutions. o    Strong expertise in cloud platforms such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform, including certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect Expert). o    Experience with ground system architectures, including satellite communications, telemetry, tracking and control (TT&C), or other mission-critical systems. o    Proficiency in modern programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, C++) and cloud infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation). o    Deep understanding of networking, virtualization, containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes), and microservices architecture. o    Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and automated testing frameworks. o    Proven track record of delivering large-scale, cloud-based systems in a production environment. #CJ Apply Now More Openings Senior Data Architect Chantilly, VA Digital Communication Software Engineer Aurora, CO Share This Job