Systems Architect - Infrastructure

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. Analytica has been recognized by Inc. Magazine as a fastest-growing private US small business.  We work with U.S. government customers in health, civilian, and national security missions.  Analytica offers competitive compensation with opportunities for bonuses, employer paid health care, training and development funds, and 401k match.  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. The company is an award-winning SBA certified 8(a) 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.SummaryLocation: Bethesda, MD, United StatesType: Full TimeExperience: Experienced