Systems Architect SME

Would you like to perform rewarding work while contributing to the success of an established, growing company? Navstar is an award-winning organization that has a proven track record of successfully providing IT services and solutions both as a prime and sub-contractor on mission focused IT programs. Our employees are integral players in support of mission-critical programs focused on our National Security. 

Role Description:

• Lead technical team and provide technical direction for a technical team.
• Architect, Develop, Test, and Review code across 75+ software projects.
• Provide technical expertise and direction to increase the effectiveness of the technical team.
• Provide a fresh perspective on solving technical problems efficiently and effectively, based on prior first-hand experience.
• Design and implement new solutions and present to the development team for buy-in, with supporting clean documentation.
• Communicate openly with teammates in person, via chat, via Confluence documentation, and Jira ticket comments.
• Provide inclusive environment for Jr. and Sr. Engineers to learn from your expertise.
• Develop and maintain healthy relationships with customer technical representatives and senior customer stakeholders.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• To be eligible for this position you must hold an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or any technical field.
• Experience in a technical leadership role, setting technical direction and creating technical roadmaps.
• Deep knowledge of computer science fundamentals.
• Deep knowledge of Java, Python, Go, and/or Typescript.
• Foundational knowledge of Linux/Unix/GNU.
• Deep knowledge of common data store technology and data pipeline/processing.
• Deep knowledge of networking fundamentals and debugging, at all layers of the network stack.
• Excels at working in a small technical team on high-impact software systems.
• Excels and enjoys learning new tech.
• Experience defining and hiring a technical team to meet customer requirements.
• Experience researching and discussion trade-offs for various technical solutions, to include COTS, GOTS, and in-house software systems.

Desired Skills and Qualifications:

• Expert knowledge of Linux/Unix/GNU.
• Advanced knowledge of cloud capabilities and cloud deployment patterns.
• Experience with building Data Analytics systems and/or geospatial technology.
• Experience with existing customer enterprise software systems and existing customer enterprise capabilities.
• Experience implementing Authentication/Authorization, Encryption, and other security best practices.

About Navstar

For 20 years Navstar has provided high-quality Innovative Technology Services and Solutions throughout the Intelligence Community. We would not have achieved the success we have without the best AllStar team; this is not just a place to work, Navstar is a community. At Navstar everything we do revolves around listening to both our customers and employees, delivering the results they expect, and being a trusted partner as both a prime and subcontractor. We have proven track record of successfully providing innovative technology services and solutions on highly mission-focused programs; all while enjoying what we do at the same time. Security is our priority; together, we will make the nation a safer place.

Benefits at Navstar

• Highly Competitive Health Care Premiums, including 100% employer paid for employee
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Dependent Care
• Generous PTO and Federal Holiday Paid Leave
• Employer Paid STD/LTD
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• 401K plan and Employer Match
• Referral and Opportunity Referral Programs
• Professional Development Assistance

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled

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