The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) Web, Cloud, Database, and Applications (WCDA)

The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) required a trusted partner to support its Web, Cloud, Database, and Applications (WCDA) activities across multiple directorates, including the Source Directorate Foundation Data Integration and Automation (SFD), Source Directorate Foundation Aeronautical Navigation Office (SFA), and Human Digital Directorate (HD). NGA needed a comprehensive solution encompassing software development, web and cloud application support, dynamic content management, product dissemination, database management, and program management.

SOSi was selected to leverage its deep knowledge of NGA’s mission environment and IT growth trajectory to manage the entire software development life cycle (SDLC) for the WCDA program. This involved employing Agile methodologies like Scrum and Kanban to project manage and deliver software development projects across multiple cloud environments, utilizing industry-leading tools and technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, GitLab, and Pivotal Cloud Foundry (PCF).

SOSi’s support for the NGA WCDA program has been a resounding success, exceeding expectations in several key areas. By quickly embracing the challenge of migrating legacy applications to the cloud, SOSi transitioned NGA to new cloud environments including Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Azure, enabling the timely migration of critical applications like ACES (Airfield Data) well before many other NGA units. This proactive approach provided a more cost-effective solution while also improving efficiency, accessibility, and security.

Moreover, SOSi’s agility and vendor-agnostic approach allowed its team to seamlessly transition NGA to new technologies, rapidly upskilling and delivering upgrades that kept NGA at the forefront of innovation. This ability to adapt and excel, coupled with a robust reach-back capability that leverages SOSi’s company-wide expertise, has solidified our reputation as a trusted partner capable of delivering exceptional results, regardless of the challenge.

Through its WCDA support, SOSi has demonstrated its proficiency in managing large, complex application portfolios spanning multiple programming languages, frameworks, and databases, while adhering to industry best practices in DevSecOps, continuous integration, and continuous deployment. The company’s success in supporting NGA’s critical applications, from cloud-native microservices to legacy refactoring, underscores our versatility and commitment to delivering tailored solutions that meet the unique needs of our government customers.