Systems Architect

• Architect and maintain complex, distributed database solutions that support real-time mission data flow and analysis.
• Define and implement data models, schemas, and interface specifications for system-of-systems environments.
• Lead database integration efforts across autonomy, AI/ML, and mission planning components.
• Support data integrity, synchronization, and secure data transmission in multi-domain operations.
• Collaborate with cyber and systems security engineers to meet DoD compliance and accreditation standards.
• Document database architectures, processes, and configurations to support lifecycle sustainment.
• Participate in design reviews, architecture working groups, and program integration meetings.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 7+ years of experience designing and implementing enterprise-grade databases.
• Proficiency with SQL and NoSQL platforms (e.g., PostgreSQL, Oracle, MongoDB, or similar).
• Strong background in database performance tuning, data replication, and backup strategies.
• Experience with secure, distributed data architectures in defense or aerospace environments.
• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility required.

• Experience supporting USAF program offices.
• Knowledge of autonomy-enabling data systems or sensor fusion.
• Familiarity with DoD data compliance standards (e.g., RMF, IL5/6, CJCSI 6211).
• Certifications such as Oracle Certified Professional, AWS Database Specialty, or Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator.

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  Interesting Work:
  
  
  
  Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security.
  
  
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  Values:
  
  
  
  Our first core value is that employees come first. We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry.
  
  
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  100% Employee Owned:
  
  
  
  We have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers. It's also nice to know what's going on across the company; we have company wide town-hall meetings three times a year.
  
  
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  Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for:
  
  
  




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  Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year
  
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  Flexible schedules
  
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  6% 401k match with immediate vesting
  
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  Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and December)
  
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  Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account
  
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  Up to $10,000 in annual tuition reimbursement
  
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  Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance
  
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  Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan
  




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  Track Record of Success:
  
  
  
  We have grown every year since our founding in 1993.
  
  

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Mission Assurance

MTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide.

For more information about MTSI, please visit www.mtsi-va.com