OCI Lead Architect

Job Overview & Responsibilities

The OCI Lead Architect is responsible for defining and overseeing the end‑to‑end architecture, security design, and technical strategy for a large-scale federal program operating across Non‑Classified, IL5, and IL6 environments. This role leads the design of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) solutions that enable secure cross‑domain data movement, advanced analytics, and AI capabilities while maintaining strict compliance with federal security requirements.

The architect will provide technical leadership to engineering teams, serve as the primary technical interface with Oracle and the government customer, and ensure solutions align with DevSecOps best practices, mission needs, and accreditation standards. This position requires deep experience supporting federal programs and designing secure, scalable cloud architectures.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the overall system architecture and technical design across Non‑Class, IL5, and IL6 environments.
• Define OCI cloud architecture and security design in support of cross‑domain data movement and mission operations.
• Architect and guide solutions that enable secure data flows between classified and unclassified environments in alignment with federal cross-domain requirements.
• Provide technical leadership and direction to engineering and DevSecOps teams throughout the system lifecycle.
• Design and oversee AI/ML solutions capable of analyzing multi‑modal datasets (e.g., text, imagery, signals, structured and unstructured data).
• Ensure security architectures and implementations align with OWASP principles and federal cybersecurity requirements.
• Oversee implementation and integration of source code vulnerability scanning technologies within CI/CD pipelines.
• Interface directly with Oracle, subcontractors, and government stakeholders to ensure technical alignment and issue resolution.
• Support security authorization and compliance activities, including documentation and artifacts required for eMASS.
• Ensure architectures align with federal standards, customer requirements, and large‑scale program constraints.

Qualifications

• Clearance requirement: U.S. Citizenship required with the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance. Active U.S. Secret Clearance/T3 Background Investigation or higher preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience)
• Minimum of 16 years of relevant professional experience.
• Minimum 2-3 years of strong OCI specific experience
• Extensive experience supporting large‑scale federal programs
• Proven experience architecting and delivering secure cloud solutions in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).
• Demonstrated expertise in cross‑domain data movement and secure system integration.
• Experience designing and implementing architectures that meet Non‑Class, IL5, and IL6 requirements.
• Strong understanding of secure software development and federal compliance processes.
• OCI Architect Professional Certification preferred, not required. 

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities 

• In‑depth knowledge of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) services and architectures.
• In-depth knowledge of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) policies. Ability to write and build OCI policies, ability to get into granular components of OCI policy. 
•  Strong knowledge in identity, networking, computing, and CLI. Ability to set up secure desktop. 
• Experience with Terraform preferred, but not required. 
• Strong understanding of cross‑domain solutions and secure data transfer mechanisms.
• Familiarity with federal cybersecurity frameworks and OWASP security models.
• Knowledge of DevSecOps methodologies and compliance-driven development.
• Architecture and security design for mission‑critical federal systems.
• Designing AI/ML solutions that operate on multi‑modal datasets.
• Infrastructure‑as‑Code development and automation.
• Leading and mentoring engineering teams in complex technical environments.
• Communicating complex technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Cloud & Infrastructure: Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI)
• Automation & IaC: Terraform, Ansible
• DevSecOps: CI/CD pipelines, security scanning tools, secure SDLC practices
• Compliance & Accreditation: eMASS
• Programming/Scripting: Python

Company Overview

As a federal government contractor and a recipient of federal funding, Mythics and Emergent is required to abide by the Drug-Free Workplace Act, which requires Mythics and Emergent to provide a drug-free workplace, among other obligations. As part of this effort, Mythics and Emergent requires pre-employment drug tests for all candidates for employment.  Please note that marijuana (including medical marijuana) is designated as a controlled substance under federal law and will be screened for in the drug test.

Why work at Mythics?

At Mythics, YOU Are Our Priority! Summary of Company Culture: Our core values of Respect, Empathy, Excellence, and Fun (REEF) drive our commitment to creating an innovative, collaborative workplace that values individual contributions and delivers exceptional customer service.  

At Mythics, you will experience a truly enjoyable corporate culture. But don’t just take our word for it! Mythics has been named one of Virginia’s Best Places to Work for 8 consecutive years!

Enjoy Tailored Benefits to Suit Your Needs with our Flexible Options. Our benefit options include:  

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision plans 
• Premier 401k retirement plan with corporate matching and a 529 college saving plan
• Tax-advantaged Health Savings Account and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account options
• Legal Resources

 Unlock Exclusive Benefits for Full-Time Employees: 

• Generous work/life balance opportunities supported by a PTO bank, paid holidays, leave programs and additional flex time off
• Employee referral program
• Employee recognition, gift and reward program 
• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education
• Remote or hybrid work options
• Engaging company events such as team building activities, annual awards and kick-off parties
• Employee Resource Groups such as our Values & Women’s Leadership Committees – Focusing on charitable and volunteering events to give back to our community, creating an inclusive environment for all, and fun employee activities
• Health and wellness-focused activities
• Relaxation Spaces
• In-office gourmet coffee, tea, fresh fruit and healthy snacks
• Corporate GREEN approach – tracking energy consumption for reduction and purchasing only environmentally friendly products for our offices

Founded in 2000, Mythics is an award-winning Oracle systems integrator, consulting firm, managed services provider and elite Oracle platinum resale partner. Our business model is all about deep knowledge of Oracle technologies and business processes. We offer procurement and Oracle systems integration expertise across the full range of Oracle cloud, software, support, hardware, engineered systems, and appliances.  It’s a focus that gives us the critical business experience and the Oracle technology advantage you need to succeed.

Mythics, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, medical condition, veteran status, or other factors prohibited by law. We offer equal treatment in compensation, advancement opportunities, and all other terms and conditions of employment. As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, Mythics, LLC follows an Affirmative Action Program per Executive Order 11246 and the VEVRAA Final Rule. For those unable to complete an online application, alternative methods are available by contacting [email protected]. To learn more about your rights, read the Department of Labor Disability Rights Fact Sheet. For more information about Federal laws prohibiting job discrimination, please read Know Your Rights.