OCI Lead Architect

OCI Lead Architect

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Job ID: 2026-4384
Type: Regular Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Mythics, LLC
United States

Overview

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent professional experience)Demonstrated experience developing and training machine learning or AI modelsHandson experience prototyping AIdriven solutions in PythonFamiliarity with version control and collaborative development using GitAbility to work with SQL and relational or analytical data storesExperience integrating AI/ML models into automated or semiautomated pipelinesU.S. citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearancePreferred QualificationsExperience working with AI solutions in a regulated industry (e.g., DoD, Financial Services, healthcare, or other compliancedriven environments)Experience developing or customizing AI agents and agentbased workflowsFamiliarity with AutoML tools and automated model experimentation techniquesExposure to model governance, explainability, and risk mitigation approachesKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence model development and trainingDeveloping and testing AI agents and agentbased systemsAutoML analysis and model comparison techniquesWorking with multimodal datasets to extract insights and patternsPython for AI/ML development and data processingHugging Face libraries and models for NLP and multimodal use casesGit for source control and collaborative developmentSQL for data querying and analysisApplication and code security tools such as:OWASP ZAPBanditSemgrepDependency scanning and analysis toolsAbility to rapidly prototype and iterate on AI/ML solutionsStrong analytical and problemsolving skillsAbility to communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and nontechnical stakeholdersAbility to follow secure coding, data handling, and compliance standards in a federal environmentAs 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 planTax-advantaged Health Savings Account and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account optionsLegal 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 offEmployee referral programEmployee recognition, gift and reward program Tuition reimbursement for continuing educationRemote or hybrid work optionsEngaging company events such as team building activities, annual awards and kick-off partiesEmployee 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 activitiesHealth and wellness-focused activitiesRelaxation SpacesIn-office gourmet coffee, tea, fresh fruit and healthy snacksCorporate GREEN approach tracking energy consumption for reduction and purchasing only environmentally friendly products for our officesFounded 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.

Responsibilities

The OCI Lead Architect is responsible for defining and overseeing the endtoend architecture, security design, and technical strategy for a large-scale federal program operating across NonClassified, IL5, and IL6 environments. This role leads the design of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) solutions that enable secure crossdomain 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 ResponsibilitiesLead the overall system architecture and technical design across NonClass, IL5, and IL6 environments.Define OCI cloud architecture and security design in support of crossdomain 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 multimodal 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 largescale program constraints.

Qualifications

Clearance requirement: U.S. Citizenship required with the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearanceBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience)Minimum of 16 years of relevant professional experience.Extensive experience supporting largescale federal programsProven experience architecting and delivering secure cloud solutions in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).Demonstrated expertise in crossdomain data movement and secure system integration.Experience designing and implementing architectures that meet NonClass, IL5, and IL6 requirements.Strong understanding of secure software development and federal compliance processes.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Indepth knowledge of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) services and architectures.Strong understanding of crossdomain 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 missioncritical federal systems.Designing AI/ML solutions that operate on multimodal datasets.InfrastructureasCode development and automation.Leading and mentoring engineering teams in complex technical environments.Communicating complex technical concepts to both technical and nontechnical stakeholders.Cloud & Infrastructure: Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI)Automation & IaC: Terraform, AnsibleDevSecOps: CI/CD pipelines, security scanning tools, secure SDLC practicesCompliance & Accreditation: eMASSProgramming/Scripting: Python **Mythics does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies in response to job postings or otherwise. Placement fees will not be paid to any recruiter unless Mythics has an active agreement in place with the recruiter and such a request has been made by the Mythics Talent Acquisition team and such candidate was submitted to the Talent Acquisition Team via our Applicant Tracking System. Any unsolicited resumes or other data submitted to Mythics in violation of this policy may be used by Mythics without obligation to pay any fees of any kind to the recruiter**

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