OCI Lead Architect - Federal Enterprise Infrastructure

About the Role

The OCI Lead Architect is responsible for defining and overseeing the end-to-end architecture, security design, and technical strategy for a large-scale federal program operating across Non-Classified, IL5, and IL6 environments. This role leads the design of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) solutions that enable secure cross-domain data movement, advanced analytics, and AI capabilities while maintaining strict compliance with federal security requirements. The architect will provide technical leadership to engineering teams, serve as the primary technical interface with Oracle and the government customer, and ensure solutions align with DevSecOps best practices, mission needs, and accreditation standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall system architecture and technical design across Non-Class, IL5, and IL6 environments.
• Define OCI cloud architecture and security design in support of cross-domain data movement and mission operations.
• Architect and guide solutions that enable secure data flows between classified and unclassified environments in alignment with federal cross-domain requirements.
• Provide technical leadership and direction to engineering and DevSecOps teams throughout the system lifecycle.
• Design and oversee AI/ML solutions capable of analyzing multi-modal datasets (e.g., text, imagery, signals, structured and unstructured data).
• Ensure security architectures and implementations align with OWASP principles and federal cybersecurity requirements.
• Oversee implementation and integration of source code vulnerability scanning technologies within CI/CD pipelines.
• Interface directly with Oracle, subcontractors, and government stakeholders to ensure technical alignment and issue resolution.
• Support security authorization and compliance activities, including documentation and artifacts required for eMASS.
• Ensure architectures align with federal standards, customer requirements, and large-scale program constraints.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship required with the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum of 16 years of relevant professional experience.
• Extensive experience supporting large-scale federal programs.
• Proven experience architecting and delivering secure cloud solutions in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).
• Demonstrated expertise in cross-domain data movement and secure system integration.
• Experience designing and implementing architectures that meet Non-Class, IL5, and IL6 requirements.
• Strong understanding of secure software development and federal compliance processes.

Skills

• In-depth knowledge of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) services and architectures.
• Strong understanding of cross-domain solutions and secure data transfer mechanisms.
• Familiarity with federal cybersecurity frameworks and OWASP security models.
• Knowledge of DevSecOps methodologies and compliance-driven development.
• Architecture and security design for mission-critical federal systems.
• Designing AI/ML solutions that operate on multi-modal datasets.
• Infrastructure-as-Code development and automation.
• Leading and mentoring engineering teams in complex technical environments.
• Communicating complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Technologies

• Cloud & Infrastructure: Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI)
• Automation & IaC: Terraform, Ansible
• DevSecOps: CI/CD pipelines, security scanning tools, secure SDLC practices
• Compliance & Accreditation: eMASS
• Programming/Scripting: Python

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision plans.
• Premier 401k retirement plan with corporate matching and a 529 college savings plan.
• Tax-advantaged Health Savings Account and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account options.
• Legal Resources.
• Generous work/life balance opportunities supported by a PTO bank, paid holidays, leave programs, and additional flex time off.
• Employee referral program.
• Employee recognition, gift, and reward program.
• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education.
• Remote or hybrid work options.
• Engaging company events such as team-building activities, annual awards, and kick-off parties.
• Employee Resource Groups such as Values & Women’s Leadership Committees focusing on charitable and volunteering events, creating an inclusive environment, and fun employee activities.
• Health and wellness-focused activities.
• Relaxation spaces.
• In-office gourmet coffee, tea, fresh fruit, and healthy snacks.
• Corporate GREEN approach – tracking energy consumption for reduction and purchasing only environmentally friendly products for offices.

About the Company

Founded in 2000, Mythics is an award-winning Oracle systems integrator, consulting firm, managed services provider, and elite Oracle platinum resale partner. Our business model is built on deep knowledge of Oracle technologies and business processes. We offer procurement and Oracle systems integration expertise across the full range of Oracle cloud, software, support, hardware, engineered systems, and appliances. As a federal government contractor and recipient of federal funding, Mythics requires pre-employment drug tests for all candidates for employment, including screening for marijuana (including medical marijuana) as a controlled substance under federal law.

Our core values of Respect, Empathy, Excellence, and Fun (REEF) drive our commitment to creating an innovative, collaborative workplace that values individual contributions and delivers exceptional customer service. Mythics has been named one of Virginia’s Best Places to Work for 8 consecutive years.