Application Architect

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Mantech seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Application Architect to join our team in Alexandria, VA. This is a hybrid position with three days onsite and two days telework weekly.

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Architect and lead the design and implementation of scalable cloud and on-premises infrastructure for large-scale document and user-friendly case management and records management system, built from commercial and open-source components
• Guide cross-functional teams to optimize and scale data pipelines for conducting comprehensive analysis, especially of image and video; Conduct deep-dive interviews with analysts to evaluate current processes, identify inefficiencies, and create workflow visualizations for automation and streamlining
• Architect and oversee the integration of advanced capabilities, such as AI/ML in cloud environments, ensuring high performance and reliability
• Define architectural design decisions affecting selection, design, and instantiation of infrastructure and environment to meet functional and nonfunctional architectural requirements. These environments will typically be cloud-based but may include on-premises. Decisions include evaluating choice of cloud and comparison with on-premises when applicable
• Collaborate with client representatives to assess and recommend networking and environment configurations to enhance data connectivity and transport; Work closely with development and data science teams to ensure infrastructure supports the solution life cycle, including continuous integration and deployment as applicable
• Lead the standardization and institutionalization of core data and case processing tools and infrastructure, ensuring seamless integration across client workflows
• Identify and document cloud and legacy system architectural design risks for selected architectural design; Facilitate the transition to new technical environments, including cloud and infrastructure, ensuring secure data transfer and tool integration
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or related field and t least 15 years of experience in software or system architecture and design, a master’s degree can be substituted for 2 years’ experience
• Proven experience with agile methodologies and technical leadership skill
• At least 5 years of experience in developing secure cloud solutions across major cloud service providers (IBM, AWS, MS Azure, Oracle and Google); Proficiency in architecting and designing cloud environments and infrastructure, including AWS services. Must understand the tradeoffs when choosing services and approaches to system design
• Strong experience with Infrastructure as Code
• Familiarity with machine learning and generative AI, object-oriented programming languages, cybersecurity, and relational databases; experience developing and managing AI/ML systems and deploying into production environments; Experience with architectures supporting full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and/or Machine Learning Operations (MLOps)
• Experience with containerization and microservices solutions (e.g., Kubernetes, OpenShift¸)
• Knowledge and experience working with federal compliance and guidance, such as FISMA, RMF, Federal Enterprise Architecture Framework, DoDAF, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, NIST 800 series, FedRAMP and cloud-based security controls
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field
• Experience with AWS Direct Connect and other data connectivity solutions
• Familiarity with advanced technical support from organizations such as GTRI and MIT’s Lincoln Labs
• Strong understanding of ICD 203 compliance and NARA records management standards.
• Knowledge of data lifecycle management and data normalization techniques and experience with integrating case management tools with organizational IAM systems and existing communication channels
  
  

Security Clearance Requirements

• Must have a current and active TS/SCI with CI Poly
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to be in a stationary position more than 50% of the time
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a computer
• The person in this position frequently communicates with co-workers, management and clients, which may involve delivering presentations ad must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations
• The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
  
  

ManTech International Corporation, as well as its subsidiaries proactively fulfills its role as an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with ManTech through its online applicant system, please email us at careers@mantech.com and provide your name and contact information.