Cloud Architect - Mid Level

Join Mission Intelligence Group as a Mid-Level Cloud Architect in Springfield, VA, and elevate your career in an environment that thrives on innovation and excellence. This onsite role offers you the opportunity to collaborate with a dynamic team dedicated to delivering high-quality solutions that meet our clients' diverse IT needs. You will play a pivotal role in designing cutting-edge cloud architectures, which not only enhances your technical skills but also allows you to make a tangible impact on customer success. At Mission Intelligence Group, we nurture a culture of open communication and collective growth, ensuring that every idea is valued, and every team member has the chance to shine. This is your chance to contribute to projects that push boundaries and drive greatness.

You will have benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Competitive Salary, and Paid Time Off. Embrace the excitement of working in a connected environment where your contributions are recognized and celebrated. Apply today to join us on this journey.

Day to day as a Cloud Architect - Mid Level

Mission Intelligence Group is looking for a Mid-Level Systems Engineer to join our Enterprise Engineering & Architecture Division. In this role, you will leverage your hands-on experience across the Systems Engineering & Integration Lifecycle, contributing to a range of enterprise transformation initiatives within GEOINT mission systems. You will collaborate closely with Expert and Senior Systems Engineers and Integrators to conduct essential engineering analyses, such as Architecture Gap Analysis and Enterprise Requirements Analysis, ensuring that modernization efforts are strategically aligned with high-quality outcomes. Your understanding of IT and cloud-based technologies will be pivotal in advancing NGA's multiple cloud architecture patterns while participating in cross-organizational Integrated Project Teams.

You will play a vital role in capturing and translating mission requirements into actionable solutions, driving the integration of project plans and architectures. This position offers a unique opportunity to deepen your knowledge in IT modernization while working within a collaborative and dynamic environment focused on excellence in engineering.

Would you be a great Cloud Architect - Mid Level ?

To excel as a Mid-Level Systems Engineer at Mission Intelligence Group, candidates should possess a strong foundation in systems engineering principles and practices, with hands-on experience throughout the Systems Engineering & Integration Lifecycle. Critical thinking and analytical skills are essential for conducting engineering analyses, such as Architecture Gap Analysis and Trade Studies, which inform strategic investment decisions. A solid understanding of GEOINT processes, particularly the TCPED architecture, will facilitate effective contributions to enterprise transformation initiatives. Effective communication and collaboration skills are vital, as you will work closely with cross-organizational teams, ensuring seamless coordination of integration activities.

The ability to capture and translate complex mission requirements into clear systems and capability solutions will be crucial for success. Furthermore, a proactive mindset and adaptability in leveraging emerging IT and cloud technologies will enhance your contributions to NGA's modernization efforts. Overall, a commitment to quality and a focus on customer outcomes will be key drivers in this dynamic role.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or related STEM degree program, or equivalent Mid level experience as a Cloud Architect.
• Understanding and demonstrated Mid-level working experience with systems engineering processes (e.g., Architecture, Requirements, Integration, Test, and/or Transition).
• Mid-level working experience in cloud-based systems architecting.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Experience / working knowledge of the GEOINT TCPED Architecture (Data Providers, Systems / Services, Interfaces, Data Flows)
• Experience with agile project management tools, such as Jira and Confluence
• Cloud Certification(s)
• Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) Certification(s)
• Familiarity with multiple cloud concepts
• Experience / working knowledge of Platform-As-A-Service (PaaS)
• Experience / working knowledge of DevSecOps principles and practices

Your next step

If this sounds like the right job for you, don't wait - apply today to join our team. We look forward to hearing from you!