JANUS Research Group

Data and Software Infrastructure Architecture Engineer

JANUS Research Group$120K — $160K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active Secret or Top Secret/SCI clearance required
  • Bachelor's Degree in Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, or Computer Science
  • 10+ years of relevant experience in system architecture
  • Active Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert or equivalent
  • DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification required
  • Strong background in cloud-based data services and enterprise IT systems

Responsibilities

  • Architect, deploy, and maintain hybrid and multi-cloud infrastructure
  • Design and administer data infrastructure for Defense Business Systems
  • Develop software-defined network solutions and enhance legacy systems
  • Ensure compliance with DoD STIGs and security frameworks
  • Implement data pipelines and establish data quality controls
  • Automate infrastructure and DevOps processes through Infrastructure as Code

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and welfare plans
  • Financial products offerings
  • Employee referral bonus program
  • Various employee awards
  • Career growth opportunities through training and development
  • Recognized as a Great Place to Work™
Full Job Description
Candidates must have an active Secret clearance and verify, before applying, that you meet the minimum requirements of the position.

Data and Software Infrastructure Architecture Engineer

Location: Fort Belvoir, VA

Clearance: DoD Secret minimum

Focus: Supporting the Army enterprise in increasing speed to insight.

Context: Modernizing global IT infrastructure, including AI, analytics, and cybersecurity.

Salary: 120K-160K Annual; Commensurate with Education/Experience

The Army's Program Manager Integrated Enterprise Network (PM IEN) at Fort Belvoir, VA, a Data and Software Infrastructure Architecture Engineer typically supports the modernization of global IT infrastructure through advanced data systems, cloud, and enterprise network design. These roles focus on developing, implementing, and securing large-scale data and software environments.

Core Responsibilities
  • Infrastructure Architecture Design: Architect, deploy, and maintain robust, scalable hybrid and multi-cloud infrastructure, including AWS and Azure.
  • Data Strategy & Management: Design and administer data infrastructure to support large Defense Business Systems, data analytics, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) initiatives.
  • Software & Systems Integration: Develop software-defined network solutions, and define and integrate new capabilities into legacy architecture.
  • Security & Governance: Ensure all solutions comply with DoD STIGs, Zero Trust principles, FedRAMP High, and NIST 800-53 controls.
  • Data Pipeline & Quality Control: Implement data pipelines (ETL/ELT) and maintain data validation, logging, and error-handling mechanisms.
  • Automation: Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions (e.g., Terraform, Bicep) and automate DevOps processes.


Key Qualifications
  • Security Clearance: Active Secret or Top Secret/SCI clearance is generally required.
  • Education: Bachelor's Degree in Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, or Computer Science.
  • Experience: 10+ years of related experience in system architectural principles.
  • Certifications: Active Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert or equivalent; DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification.
  • Technical Skills: Deep understanding of cloud-based data services, data modeling, containerization, and enterprise IT systems (wired/wireless networks).

JANUS strives to provide opportunities for career growth through training and development. We also offer an attractive comprehensive benefit package to include health and welfare plans and financial products. As part of a total rewards program, employees can benefit from our referral bonus program, and other various employee awards. JANUS Research Group takes pride in our benefit package and rewards program which has earned us the certification of a Great Place to Work

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