Mid-Level Cloud Systems Engineer

Job Description

Kavaliro is seeking a Mid-Level Cloud Systems Engineer to support a client in Virginia.

Overview:

Kavaliro is seeking a Mid-Level Cloud Systems Engineer with hands-on experience across the Systems Engineering & Integration lifecycle—including architecture, requirements, CONOPS, integration, testing, and transition. This role supports enterprise transformation initiatives across GEOINT mission systems and projects, helping to modernize GEOINT architecture and advance mission capabilities. The ideal candidate brings strong knowledge of IT/cloud technologies, along with familiarity with the GEOINT Tasking, Collection, Processing, Exploitation, and Dissemination (TCPED) Architecture.

Responsibilities:

• As part of the Enterprise Engineering & Architecture Division’s Lead Integrator Team, you will:
• Conduct architecture gap analyses, enterprise requirements analysis, and trade studies to inform system investment decisions.
• Support integration activities across NGA Program Executive Offices (PEOs) to synchronize activities and maintain the enterprise baseline (requirements, interfaces, architectures).
• Develop architecture artifacts, project plans, CONOPS, requirements, and roadmaps within NGA’s Digital Engineering Environment.
• Collaborate on modernization efforts across Analytic, Collection Management, Data Services, Foundation GEOINT, and IT systems. Assist in maturing NGA’s IT and multi-cloud architecture, defining enterprise requirements, and identifying associated risks, issues, and opportunities.
• Capture and translate mission and customer needs into systems/capability requirements and solutions.
• Participate in governance, configuration management, and risk management processes.
• Advance adoption of agile practices and digital engineering across the enterprise.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or related STEM field; or equivalent mid-level experience as a Cloud Architect.
• Demonstrated mid-level experience with systems engineering processes (architecture, requirements, integration, testing, transition).
• Mid-level working experience in cloud-based systems architecture.

Desired Qualifications:

• Familiarity with the GEOINT TCPED Architecture (data providers, systems/services, interfaces, data flows).
• Experience with agile project management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence).
• Cloud-related certifications.
• Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) certification(s).
• Understanding of multi-cloud environments.
• Experience with Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS).
• Knowledge of DevSecOps principles and practices.

Location:

• Chantilly, VA
• This position is onsite and there is no remote availability

Clearance Requirements:

• Candidates must have an active TS/SCI and CI Polygraph
• Applicant MUST hold a permanent U.S. citizenship for this position in accordance with government contract requirements.

Kavaliro provides Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Kavaliro is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, Kavaliro will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please respond to this posting to connect with a company representative.

By using best practices and optimal employee recruiting strategies, Kavaliro provides employers with employment solutions by providing the most qualified and professional employees, who can staff both project and permanent positions in order to ensure the ongoing success of all types of businesses. We use a streamlined-yet-thorough approach to staffing that saves our clients administrative time, resources and money.