Application Architect

1 month ago

Herndon, United States Nightwing Full time

Date Posted:

2023-11-03

Country:

United States of America

Location:

VA531: 13900 Lincoln Park Dr, Herndon 13900 Lincoln Park Drive Suite 220, Herndon, VA, 20171 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

You have been redirected to RTX’s career page as we have recently transitioned from RTX to become a standalone company, which provides us with greater autonomy and opportunities for growth. As a prospective employee of Nightwing, you’ll have the chance to contribute to our continued success and shape the future of our cybersecurity, intelligence, and services offerings.

Nightwing, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

This position is CONTINGENT upon funding, an open position, customer approval, completion of a favorable background investigation, and successful TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance crossover.

Nightwing is seeking an Application Architect to work in a dynamic, high-profile office located in Northern, VA. The Application Architect will be responsible for assisting in the development and management of the software architecture within the client space and may be required to provide guidance to program-level software architects. This person will also serve as a direct interface to the client during important reviews, briefings, and technical exchange/demos. The communication and collaboration with the customer as well as with other engineering disciplines is required to ensure the application architectures support the client program's needs. The Application Architect will lead the analysis of issues that directly affect the software architecture and potentially the hardware architecture. The successful candidate will have a systems level approach to resolving complex programs and the ability to convince leadership that the proposed solution is best for the mission (including program cost and schedule as well as the technical solution). The individual will work with client executives in the development of CONOPS for new systems, providing strategic input and planning for applications architecture and design. He/She will assist in the tracking of key roadmaps and deliverables.

Required Skills:

Minimum of 11 years of software development experience

Prior experience as a software architect

Strong understanding of architecture design principles and governance

Prior experience developing requirements, defining system interfaces, and supporting system level integration

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Experience with software architecture tools and techniques

Experience with a variety of messaging and communication protocols

Ability to create an architectural vision, communicate the vision, and map out a plan to execute towards the vision

Strong written, verbal and presentation skills; ability to decompose, document, and communicate architecture rationale, approach, design and governance

Possess an understanding of Digital Engineering principles including Model Based System Engineering and DevOps/DevSecOps pipelines

Demonstrated ability to effectively work with and communicate the customer, all levels of management and with individual contributors on the program team

Ability to work across disciplines to find balanced approaches to technical issues

Deep technical knowledge of the IT Development stack and DEVOPS Pipeline for key production systems running on the client infrastructure

Expertise in the client’s security accreditation process

Desired Skills:

Prior experience architecting, designing, developing, and testing data management systems

Prior experience porting existing software to new platforms and architectures

Experience with Agile Development Methodologies

About Cybersecurity, Intelligence and Services

The Cybersecurity, Intelligence and Services (CIS) business provides technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence mission support services to meet our customers’ most demanding challenges. Our capabilities include cyber space operations, cyber defense and resiliency, vulnerability research, ubiquitous technical surveillance, data intelligence, lifecycle mission enablement, and software modernization. CIS brings disruptive technologies, agility, and competitive offerings to customers in the intelligence community, defense, civil, and commercial markets

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Previously part of a leading Fortune 100 company and headquartered in Dulles, VA; Nightwing became independent in 2024 but continues to support the nation’s most mission impactful initiatives.

When we formed Nightwing, we brought a deep set of credentials and an unfaltering commitment to the mission. For over four decades, our team has been providing some of the world’s most technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence support services to the U.S. government on its most important missions.

At Nightwing, we value collaboration and teamwork. You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside talented individuals who are passionate about what they do. Together, we’ll leverage our collective expertise to drive innovation, solve complex problems, and deliver exceptional results for our clients.

Thank you for considering joining us as we embark on this new journey and shape the future of cybersecurity and intelligence together as part of the Nightwing team

The salary range for this role is 96,000 USD - 200,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX 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 or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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