Solutions Architect - TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph

Ocient • Vienna, VA

180d

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Solutions Architect with an active TS/SCI Full Scope Poly and an existing Green Badge to support our U.S. Intelligence Community programs. This role will be embedded within a customer environment, working closely with mission teams, systems integrators, and Ocient engineering to design, prototype, and deploy mission-aligned data analytics solutions. The ideal candidate will combine deep technical expertise in big data analytics with mission understanding and the ability to bridge complex requirements into actionable solutions.

Requirements

• US Citizen with active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph and current Green Badge (IC customer access).
• Ability to hold and maintain a position of public trust with the US Government.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 10+ years of experience in solutions architecture, systems engineering, or technical consulting.
• Expertise in SQL (ANSI SQL preferred) and query optimization.
• Experience with big data / distributed systems (Hadoop, Spark, Netezza, Teradata, Snowflake, or similar).
• Understanding of data ingestion, ETL/ELT pipelines, and streaming/real-time data processing.
• Experience with AWS GovCloud, Azure Government, or C2S/ICGovCloud deployments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex concepts clearly.
• Hands-on experience deploying analytics solutions within IC/DoD secure environments.
• Familiarity with mission-specific data types, formats, and workflows used by NGA, NSA, NRO, DIA, or other IC agencies.
• Understanding of high availability and zero-copy reliability architectures.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with vector-based geospatial data processing and analytics.
• Experience with machine learning lifecycle implementations.
• Experience with cyber anomaly detection, deep packet analysis, or threat hunting.

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical lead for Ocient engagements within the IC customer environment.
• Partner with mission owners, analysts, and integrators to map mission requirements to Ocient capabilities.
• Architect and deploy hyperscale analytics solutions leveraging Ocient’s distributed SQL engine, geospatial capabilities, and embedded machine learning features.
• Lead proof-of-concept (POC) deployments, data ingestion pipelines, and performance benchmarking.
• Provide technical briefings and whiteboard sessions to both technical and executive-level audiences.
• Work with Ocient’s engineering and product teams to relay mission feedback and influence platform enhancements.
• Maintain awareness of DoD/IC programs, acquisition cycles, and upcoming opportunities relevant to Ocient’s capabilities.

Benefits

• The salary offered for this position will be based on a candidate’s experience and skill demonstrated during interviews and other evaluations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees