IT Solutions Architect

Are you curious about new technologies?

Are you an independent self-starter who thrives in a collaborative research and development (R&D) environment, working alongside an energetic, multi-domain team of hardworking scientists and engineers?

Do you seek to explore exciting emerging technologies and develop them into groundbreaking and impactful applications?

If so, we're looking for someone like you to join our team at APL!

We are seeking a forward-thinking innovative architect to help us, design, develop, build, and deploy impactful new capabilities for the vital mission of the classified work of the Air and Missile Defense Sector (AMDS). As a member of our team, you will join a group inventing new ways of accomplishing our goals and rapidly building new abilities for our enterprise. We are committed to innovation, and we strive to foster an environment of open exploration and scalable development for delivery.

An IT Solutions Architect in our group is an instrumental technical leader who advances research within a defined specialty with a willingness to work closely with peers, program managers, and leadership. People in this role help define and refine research directions, engage directly with sponsors, and make substantive contributions to proposal strategy, development, and execution. They are expected to apply seasoned technical judgment to ambiguous or novel challenges and develop ideas into executable, mission aligned, and sponsor funded efforts.

As a Solutions Architect...

• Your main responsibility will be to

1. • Independently identify and evaluate new technical opportunities and assess for implementation across multiple platforms.
   • Collaborate and rapidly prototype the innovative capability
   • Scope and define needed software and hardware solutions to support operational constraints.
   • Document, deploy, and transition projects for maintenance with other teams
   • Test and evaluation (T&E) of emerging AI research

• You will be responsible for generating and analyzing data and metrics for data driven decision making
• Build tools to automate IT systems for efficiency and expedite business processes

You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...

• Possess a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Physics, Data Science, Quantum Theory, or related field.
• Have 5+ years of experience in one or more of the following fields. Artificial Intelligence, machine learning, data science, Code development, Systems Architecting, or backend development
• Have a solid understanding of software development best practices, i.e. working with Kanban boards and using version control software like Git.
• Developed, implemented, and lead independent research initiatives from initial concept through implementation, including successful proposal development.
• Are comfortable specifying and configuring hardware, and installing/configuring operating system level dependencies.
• Are proficient in Python or other coding languages, with the ability to translate concepts into well-documented, well-structured efficient code.
• Exhibit strong written and oral communication skills
• Are able to obtain an Interim Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately acquire a final Secret level clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship.

You'll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you...

• Have a Master or PhD degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or fields related to Quantum Computing, AI and algorithm development
• Are extremely competent in a wide variety of programming languages, including C++, Python, and Java, on both Linux and Windows platforms, with experience bringing concepts from conceptualization to prototype.
• Have extensive experience in developing and deploying Software Defined Infrastructure in particular on the OpenShift or Kubernetes platform
• Have experience developing AI/ML prototypes in code, using one or more of scikit-learn, Tensorflow, PyTorch, or similar machine learning frameworks.
• Have worked extensively with multiple operating systems

Why Work at APL?

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to our nation's most critical defense, security, space and science challenges. While we are dedicated to solving complex challenges and pioneering new technologies, what makes us truly outstanding is our culture. We offer a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere where you can bring your authentic self to work, continue to grow, and build strong connections with inspiring teammates.

At APL, we celebrate our differences of perspectives and encourage creativity and bold, new ideas. Our employees enjoy generous benefits, including a robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, and a healthy work/life balance. APL's campus is located in the Baltimore-Washington metro area. Learn more about our career opportunities athttp://www.jhuapl.edu/careers.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, occupation, marital or familial status, political opinion, personal appearance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.APL is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities, including those with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contactAccommodations@jhuapl.edu.

The referenced pay range is based on JHU APL's good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level with consideration for internal parity. For salaried employees scheduled to work less than 40 hours per week, annual salary will be prorated based on the number of hours worked. APL may offer bonuses or other forms of compensation per internal policy and/or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be provided in the form of a sign-on bonus, relocation benefits, locality allowance or discretionary payments for exceptional performance. APL provides eligible staff with a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.