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Senior Geospatial Systems Architect

Senior Geospatial Systems Architect

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Solutions Architect

This position is VIRTUAL. The candidate can work remotely but they MUST live within 100 miles of Lexington so that they can come into the organization if necessary for the needs of the program. The onsite work will NOT be regular.

Clearance: Secret

At Aquila Technology, you will see our team’s passion every day, whether we are building a robust, policy-compliant IT system or stress-testing a system to identify gaps and security vulnerabilities. To own the advantage, we ensure our team owns results and gets the work done right the first time by deploying smart, purposeful solutions that work. Aquila is the right people with the right skills driving the right outcomes. We call this the Aquila Advantage.

About the Role:

Aquila is seeking a Solutions Architect to join our team in supporting one of the country’s premier defense research organizations.

There are a few requirements for the position:

  • Must be a U.S Citizen (Green Cards / Visas do not qualify)
  • Willingness to undergo a comprehensive background investigation and maintain a personal security clearance. (Aquila would sponsor you for the security clearance.)
  • This position is VIRTUAL. The candidate can work remotely but they MUST live within 100 miles of Lexington, MA.

What You’ll Do:

 

Designs and defines system architecture and solutions for integrating multiple platforms, operating systems, cloud and applications. Determines systems specifications, input/output processes, and working parameters for hardware/software/cloud compatibility and maintenance of system security. Coordinates design of subsystems and integration of total system. Identifies, analyzes, and resolves program support deficiencies. Develops and documents the framework for integration and implementation for changes to technical standards and overall enterprise architecture. Assists in the development and management of an architecture governance process. Develops and recommends corrective actions and system solutions. Provides technical guidance for database administrators, software developers, and other stakeholders. Understands and determines requirements of infrastructure, network, and security in third party cloud offerings. Translates business requirements into functional and technical architecture. May guide decisions on which technologies to implement, operational planning and useful life of products.

 

Must Have:

  • 4 years UAV, UAS
  • 8 years Databasing (SQL or NoSQL)
  • 8 years JSON, Protobuf, and SQL-Based Databases
  • 8 years R, Python, SQL, and Machine Language Algorithms and Data Analysis.
  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • Currently holds a Secret Clearance (OR a higher clearance)
  • 8 years Program/Project Management OR AnalysisTranslates Business Requirements into Technical Specifications
  • 8 years Software Architecture
  • 8 years Software Design/Development
  • 8 years XML and SQL
  • 4 years Cloud-based Solutions (e.g. AWS, AZURE, Google)
  • 1 years Point Data Abstraction Library (PDAL) and Geospatial Data Abstraction Library (GDAL)
  • 8 years Determine Systems Specifications
  • 8 years Geospatial Information Systems (GIS)
  • 8 years Hardware and Software Integration
  • 4 years Netcentric Software and Systems Architecture
  • 8 years Systems Analysis
  • 8 years Systems Architecture

 

Nice to Have:

  • Radar Systems Architecture
  • LIDAR Processing


Our interview process is designed to let you get to know us as much as for us to get to know you!

  1. You’ll meet with someone from our Recruiting team so we can learn more about you and answer some of your questions.
  2. You’ll meet with the Hiring Manager to learn more about the team, and the role, and get to tell us more about what you’d bring to the team
  3. You’ll meet team members who will be your peers to help you get a feel for a “real day in the life” at Self.

Benefits and Perks:

Aquila team members experience the opportunity to be part of a fast-paced, customer-focused, and technically innovative work environment. Aquila strives to deliver the best of the best in technical services to our customers. Candidates that possess a love for technical challenges, a desire to constantly learn, and the desire to establish themselves as critical players within a team will enjoy calling Aquila Technology home.

Our Perks Include:

  • PTO – 15 days (vacation/sick) 10 paid holidays – 6 standard (New Year’s, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas) – 4 floating holidays prorated based on your day of hire
  • 1.5 paid days, or 12 hours, for approved volunteer work
  • 1 week of paid maternity/paternity LOA after 1 year of Full-time employment
  • Tuition & Training Reimbursement – 5K annually for pre-approved, job-related tuition, certification, or professional conferences
  • 401K with Fidelity 100% immediate vesting; Plan eligibility begins 90 days following the date of hire. Aquila matches 100% the first 3%, then 50% on the next 2%. It ends up calculating to be total 4%, company matches when an employee at least contributes at 5%.
  • Cell Phone & Internet Reimbursed up to $150 monthly to cover cell phone, data, and home internet expenses.
  • Buy Your Own Device (BYOD) Allowance Reimbursed up to $1500 for the purchase of a qualified technology device. Eligible after 90 days of employment, and benefit renews every three years.

Location: 100 MUST live 100 miles from Lexington, MA.

Work Schedule:
This position is VIRTUAL. The candidate can work remotely but they MUST live within 100 miles of Lexington, MA.

Travel: None 

Clearance: Secret – Candidates should have an active clearance (secret/top secret, etc.) in order to be considered for this position due to the nature of the work being done. Do not submit candidates if they do not meet this requirement.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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