Principal Architect (McLean)

DescriptionPrincipal ArchitectAltamira Technologies has a long and successful history providing innovative solutions throughout the U.S. National Security community. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, Altamira serves the defense, intelligence, and homeland security communities worldwide by focusing on creating innovative solutions leveraging common standards in architecture, data and security. Altamira believes that our people and the culture of our company differentiate us from other companies.Principal Architect Key Role – OPIR Technical LeadThe OPIR Technical Lead must have 10+ years’ experience in overhead OPIR phenomenology directly applicable to real time OPIR Processing Application scope of work (e.g. anomalous light and fire detection). The Tech lead must have a full understanding of the OPIR mission as well as the OPIR Application technical approaches and have demonstrable experience developing OPIR mission processing software. The Tech Lead is responsible for ensuring that the Vendor’s development team follows the proposed technical approach.Help drive innovation in technology, architecture, integration, testing, and modernization in both the company and customer spaces.Provide leadership and mentorship to Altamira’s technical team to enable development of both the people and technologyCommunicate the created vision to the organization's leadership and employees.Required Qualifications United States citizenActive TS/SCI clearanceBachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field.10+ years’ experience in overhead OPIR phenomenology directly applicable to real time OPIR Processing Application scope of work (e.g. anomalous light and fire detection). 5+ years of experience in leading and managing teams.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Desired Qualifications Experience as a System Architect, Digital Transformation Lead, Lead Architect, or similar senior leadership role.Experience in managing large and complex software and mission integration projects.Experience in working with a variety of business leaders, IT professionals, and customersAltamira is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. We focus on recruiting talented, self-motivated employees that find a way to get things done. Join our team of experts as we engineer national security!