Data and Software Infrastructure Architecture Engineer

About the Role

The Army's Program Manager Integrated Enterprise Network (PM IEN) at Fort Belvoir, VA seeks a Data and Software Infrastructure Architecture Engineer to support 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).