Infrastructure Architect

SciTec, a Firefly Aerospace Company, is a dynamic non-traditional defense contractor that delivers advanced technologies in support of U.S. National Security. For over forty-five years, we have supported Department of Defense customers by developing innovative remote sensing algorithms, tools, and techniques to deliver world-class data exploitation capabilities supporting missile defense; intelligence, surveillance, & reconnaissance; space domain awareness; and aircraft survivability missions. Important Notice: SciTec exclusively works on U.S. government contracts that require U.S. citizenship for all employees. SciTec cannot sponsor or assume sponsorship of employee work visas of any type. Further, U.S. citizenship is a requirement to obtain and keep a security clearance. Applicants that do not meet these requirements will not be considered. SciTec has an immediate opportunity for an Infrastructure Architect. The Infrastructure Architect provides technical leadership for the Framework's infrastructure and platform architecture. This role is responsible for defining and evolving the trusted infrastructure foundation that supports software development, integration, testing, cybersecurity, and operational mission execution. The architect works across engineering, platform, cybersecurity, and program leadership teams to develop scalable, secure, and maintainable solutions that enable Framework capabilities. The Framework architecture encompasses infrastructure, platform services, security, computing resources, operational databases, and integrated hardware/software environments. The ideal candidate is a hands-on technical leader capable of operating at both the strategic architecture level and detailed implementation level, capable of balancing mission needs, operational constraints, and long-term maintainability.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain the long-term infrastructure architecture and technical roadmap for the Framework.
• Lead architectural decisions for compute, storage, networking, virtualization, container platforms, and platform services.
• Ensure infrastructure designs meet requirements for scalability, reliability, performance, and cybersecurity.
• Collaborate with software, DevSecOps, cybersecurity, and systems engineering teams on integrated technical solutions.
• Conduct trade studies, evaluate technologies, and develop architecture recommendations.
• Guide infrastructure and platform modernization efforts, including automation and cloud-native technologies.
• Develop architecture products, technical documentation, and design review materials.
• Support customer engagements, technical reviews, and program milestone events.
• Mentor engineers and establish infrastructure engineering standards and best practices.

Requirements

• BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related technical field.
• 8+ years of experience in infrastructure engineering, platform engineering, systems architecture, or related technical leadership roles.
• Experience architecting highly available and resilient systems in on-premises environments.
• Experience designing and implementing enterprise-scale infrastructure solutions.
• Strong knowledge of Linux, networking, storage, virtualization, and distributed systems.
• Experience with Kubernetes, container platforms, and modern infrastructure technologies.
• Experience leading technical design reviews, trade studies, and architecture decisions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DoD security clearance.

Candidates who have any of the following skills will be preferred

• Active Secret or Top Secret security clearance.
• Experience supporting DoD, Space Force, or other mission-critical systems.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD, and DevSecOps practices.
• Experience designing secure, multi-site, or classified computing environments.
• Experience with cybersecurity architecture and platform security.
• Prior experience serving as a technical lead, chief engineer, or architect.

Benefits

SciTec offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package, including:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 3% Fully Vested Company 401K Contribution (no employee contribution required)
• 100% company paid HSA Medical insurance, with a choice of 2 buy-up options
• 80% company paid Dental insurance
• 100% company paid Vision insurance
• 100% company paid Life insurance
• 100% company paid Long-term Disability insurance
• Short-term Disability insurance
• Annual Profit-Sharing Plan
• Discretionary Performance Bonus
• Paid Parental Leave
• Generous Paid Time Off, including Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Pay
• Flexible Work Hours

The pay range for this position is $157,000 - $193,000 / year. SciTec considers several factors when extending an offer of employment, including but not limited to the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills. This is not a guarantee of compensation. SciTec is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. VET/Disabled.