Platform Architect (Top Secret)

Title:  Platform Architect

Clearance: Top Secret, SCI eligible

Location: San Antonio, TX 

Who We Are:

Rackner is a software consultancy that builds cloud-native solutions for startups, enterprises, and the public sector. We are an energetic, growing consultancy with a passion for solving big problems for both startups and enterprises. We enable digital transformation for large organizations through the newest in distributed technologies as we are laser focused on end-to-end application development, DevSecOps, AI/ML and systems architecture and our methodology focuses on cloud-first and cost-effective innovation. Our customers hail from a diverse, ever growing list of industries.

Position Overview/Responsibilities:

We are looking for a Platform Architect with a Top Secret clearance (SCI eligible) to support the onsite integration of big data platforms for the United States Cyber Command (USCYBERCOM) as part of a large integration and modernization effort for their Unified Platform (UP). UP is the single unifying cloud-based infrastructure connecting disparate cyber capabilities within the JCWA to enable full-spectrum cyberspace operations.

This role will involve the development of Platform Architecture with best practices in order to efficiently address current and future requirements. This will include producing business value justifications for approaches and explaining them to technical and non technical audiences.

Requirements:

• Ability to design and implement best practices and standards in Platform Architecture including designs that enable repeatable deployments across development, staging, production. Identification of appropriate technologies that are approved for DoD environments
• Ability to identify and address bottlenecks and proactive improvements in system architecture
• Ability to identify and address cybersecurity strategies and issues for architecture 
• Ability to effectively communicate engineering best practices to a variety of audiences

Skills/Qualifications:

• Active Top Secret Clearance
• BS in Engineering, Computer Science, or technical degree or industry experience equivalent
• 6 years of minimum total relevant experience as Software or Systems Engineer (minimum 2 years specifically as an Architect)
• Must have at least one of the following certifications:
• CCNA-Security
• CySA+
• GICSP
• GSEC
• Security+ CE
• CND
• SSCP
• CASP+ CE
• CCNP Security
• CISA
• CISSP (or Associate)
• GCED
• GCIH
• CSSLP
• CISSP-ISSAP
• CISSP-ISSEP
• CCSP

Additional Info/Benefits

Rackner embraces  and promotes employee development and training and covers the cost of certifications relevant to a position and the technologies/services provided .  Fitness/Gym membership eligibility, weekly pay schedule and employee swag, snacks & events are offered as well!

• 401K with 100% matching up to 6%
• Highly competitive PTO
• Great health insurance with large network of providers
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Life Insurance, and short & long term disability
• Industry-Leading Weekly Pay Schedule
• Home office & equipment plan