Technical Lead/System Architect

1 week ago


Herndon, Virginia, United States Nightwing Full time

About Nightwing

Nightwing is a leading provider of technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration, and intelligence mission support services to meet the most demanding challenges of the U.S. government and its allies.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced Technical Lead/System Architect to join our team in Northern, VA. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for assisting in the development and management of the system/application architecture within the client space and providing guidance to program-level software architects.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the analysis of issues that directly affect the system architecture
  • Develop and manage system/application architecture within the client space
  • Provide guidance to program-level software architects
  • Collaborate with the customer and other engineering disciplines to ensure the application architectures support the client program's needs
  • Develop CONOPS for new systems and provide strategic input and planning for applications architecture and design
  • Track key roadmaps and deliverables

Requirements

  • Minimum of 15 years of software development experience
  • Experience leading a multi-disciplined team of IT professionals
  • Prior experience in an application/system/cloud architect role
  • 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
  • Experience supporting global mission systems

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

Education and Certifications

  • Master of Science in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Mathematics, or a STEM-related field
  • AWS DevOps Certification
  • AWS Developer Certification
  • AWS Solutions Architect Certification
  • Scrum Master Certification

Benefits

Nightwing offers a comprehensive benefits package, including 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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



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