Network Architect and Integration Lead

Booz Allen Hamilton • Colorado Springs, CO

4d • $99,000 - $225,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Network Architect and Integration Lead is a newly created SDIN Integrator role that bridges, advances, and synchronizes two distinct networking programs, SDIN and meshONE-T. The role serves as a primary advisor and technical liaison for internal programs and external Mission Partners, helping them evaluate network capabilities, select solutions for mission needs, and develop robust interconnection frameworks.

The position supports the U.S. Space Force in developing, rapidly deploying, and integrating resilient space, ground, and user capabilities. It includes network integration leadership and program management for enterprise reviews and governance boards, along with analyzing problems, preparing technical reports, recommending solutions, and working with government and corporate executive leaders and stakeholders. The role also identifies urgent mitigation needs and helps architect, engineer, integrate, test, and deploy systems.

The position is hybrid, with a listed location in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and an additional location in El Segundo, California. A bachelor's degree and Secret clearance are required. The projected annual compensation range is $99,000 to $225,000.

Requirements

• 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 underlying technology, costing models, onboarding timelines, team structures, and operational frameworks for SDIN and meshONE-T.
• 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.
• Advise internal programs and external Mission Partners on network capabilities, mission-appropriate solutions, and interconnection frameworks.
• Perform 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 resilient space, ground, and user capabilities, identifying areas requiring urgent mitigation.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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