Senior Systems Architect

MANTECH•Annapolis Junction, MD

1d•$179,300 - $318,400•Onsite

About The Position

MANTECH is seeking a Senior Systems Architect to join its team in Annapolis Junction, Maryland. The role is responsible for the strategic design, architecture, and implementation of complex systems aligned with business objectives and security best practices. It combines systems engineering, network architecture, and cybersecurity expertise to develop scalable, reliable, and secure systems. The architect will lead development of enterprise-wide IT infrastructure and provide technical leadership to engineering teams. As part of the Tools Team, the architect will understand overall architecture, designs, and operations while moving between directorates to install and customize tools and design custom solutions. The role also involves presenting project needs, designs, and expected benefits to DoD NSIN ICON leadership, and supervising and mentoring subordinate project and ICON Innovation Collaborative staff while taking direction from more senior staff.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or a related field.
At least 9 years of experience in systems engineering, network design, and cybersecurity engineering.
Expertise designing enterprise-level cloud and on-premises infrastructures.
Experience designing and implementing security architectures, including firewalls, VPNs, and IAM.
Proficiency with cloud computing platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
Extensive experience with Type 1 hypervisors, including VMware and Proxmox, and Docker.
Hands-on experience with infrastructure-as-code tools such as Ansible and Packer, and scripting languages such as Python and Bash.
Must have an active TS/SCI clearance.
Must have or successfully complete a CI polygraph.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
Must be able to communicate, converse, and exchange information with peers and senior personnel.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in an IT-related discipline.
Industry certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, CISSP, CCSP, TOGAF, Cisco CCNP, CompTIA Security+, or CISM.
Experience with cloud-native security tools and frameworks.
Familiarity with microservices design and serverless computing patterns.
Familiarity with regulatory requirements such as SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA, and PCI DSS.

Responsibilities

Understand overall architecture, designs, and operations as part of the Tools Team.
Move between directorates to install and customize tools and design custom solutions.
Prepare and present project presentations to DoD NSIN ICON leadership, conveying project needs, designs, and expected benefits.
Supervise and mentor subordinate project and ICON Innovation Collaborative (IIC) staff.
Take direction from more senior staff.
Design and architect distributed systems using cloud and on-premises solutions, ensuring scalability and fault tolerance.
Integrate security architecture best practices into design decisions to protect against evolving threats.
Lead infrastructure design efforts for systems requiring high-performance computing, storage, and networking.
Create and maintain system architecture diagrams and operational guidelines.