Network Architect and Integration Lead

Booz Allen Hamilton • El Segundo, CA

5d • $99,000 - $225,000

About The Position

The Network Architect and Integration Lead is a newly created role supporting the U.S. Space Force’s space, ground, and user capabilities. The role bridges and synchronizes the SDIN and meshONE-T networking programs, serving as a primary advisor and technical liaison to internal programs and external Mission Partners. The position helps stakeholders evaluate network capabilities, select appropriate solutions for mission needs, and develop interconnection frameworks between the networks.

The role provides network integration leadership and program management for enterprise reviews and governance boards. It involves architecting, engineering, integrating, testing, and deploying systems; identifying areas requiring early mitigation; analyzing problems; preparing technical reports and recommendations; and working with government and corporate executive leaders and other stakeholders to implement solutions. The integrator also guides cross-functional teams and communicates network capabilities and constraints to technical and non-technical audiences.

Requirements

• At least 7 years of experience with network engineering or network architecture.
• Experience advising or consulting clients on network solutions.
• Experience authoring clear and concise technical blueprints, onboarding guides, and executive summaries.
• Experience leading high-stakes briefings via Microsoft Teams.
• Knowledge of enterprise networking principles, protocols, and architecture.
• Ability to interact, brief, and build consensus at the executive leadership level.
• Ability to translate highly technical data into simple, actionable concepts.
• Secret clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with SDIN or meshONE-T networks.
• Experience architecting classified networks.
• Knowledge of Risk Management Framework (RMF) and NIST standards.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Map the networks’ underlying technology, costing models, onboarding timelines, team structures, and operational frameworks.
• Define technical requirements, operational limitations, cost-benefit analyses, and cross-network efficiencies between SDIN and meshONE-T.
• Navigate cybersecurity compliance and ensure interconnected architectures meet risk-management and authorization boundaries.
• Lead cross-functional technical discussions between SDIN and meshONE-T design and engineering teams.
• Translate network capabilities, dependencies, and constraints—including bandwidth, costs, and deployment schedules—into clear guidance for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Provide network integration leadership and program management in support of enterprise reviews and governance boards.
• Analyze problems, develop technical reports, make recommendations, and work with government and corporate executive leaders and stakeholders to implement solutions.
• Architect, engineer, integrate, test, and deploy systems, and identify areas requiring urgent early mitigation.

Benefits

• Health, life, and disability benefits.
• Financial and retirement benefits.
• Paid leave.
• Professional development.
• Tuition assistance.
• Work-life programs.
• Dependent care.
• Recognition awards for exceptional performance and demonstration of company values.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior