Systems Architect - Infrastructure

Analytica • Full-time • Bethesda, MD, US • 1d ago

Analytica is seeking a Systems Architect – Infrastructure to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of secure, scalable IT infrastructure supporting advanced analytics and machine learning solutions. This role is ideal for a senior technical leader who can balance strategic infrastructure architecture with hands-on execution.

The ideal candidate will play a critical role in ensuring infrastructure reliability, performance, and security, while enabling modern data and AI/ML workloads. Working closely with cross-functional technical leads, you will align infrastructure capabilities with program and mission requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the design and architecture of scalable, resilient, and secure infrastructure environments
Oversee infrastructure planning, deployment, and ongoing maintenance across cloud and/or hybrid environments
Ensure high availability, performance, and reliability of systems supporting data, analytics, and machine learning workloads
Collaborate with data, application, and security teams to align infrastructure solutions with program requirements
Define and implement infrastructure standards, best practices, and architectural patterns
Monitor and optimize system performance, capacity, and cost efficiency
Ensure compliance with security, governance, and regulatory requirements
Support DevSecOps practices, including automation, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure as code (IaC)
Troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues and provide root cause analysis
Mentor engineering teams and provide technical guidance on infrastructure-related decisions

Required Qualifications

Experience in a senior infrastructure engineering or architecture role (Level III or equivalent)
Strong expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or similar) and/or hybrid infrastructure environments
Experience designing and supporting infrastructure for data platforms, analytics, or machine learning workloads
Proficiency with infrastructure as code tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar)
Strong understanding of networking, security, compute, and storage architectures
Experience with system monitoring, logging, and performance tuning
Familiarity with DevSecOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting big data platforms (e.g., Databricks, Hadoop, Spark)
Familiarity with containerization and orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
Experience with security frameworks and compliance standards in regulated environments
Certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, or similar
Experience in federal or mission-driven environments

About ANALYTICA: Analytica is a leading consulting and information technology solutions provider to public sector organizations supporting health, civilian, and national security missions. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Bethesda, MD, the company is an established SBA small business that has been recognized by Inc. Magazine each of the past three years as one of the 250 fastest-growing companies in the U.S.  Analytica specializes in providing software and systems engineering, information management, analytics & visualization, agile project management, and management consulting services. The company is appraised by the Software Engineering Institute (SEI) at CMMI® Maturity Level 3 and is an ISO 9001:2008 certified provider.