Network Architect and Integration Lead (SDIN)

Arcfield•Colorado Springs, CO

About The Position

The Network Architect and Integration Lead applies extensive technical expertise to develop solutions for complex problems and has considerable latitude in determining assignment objectives and approaches. The position is responsible for engineering activities that support business objectives, including the creation, design, development, and improvement of products, equipment, facilities, services, standards, and procedures across engineering fields. Within Systems Design, the role integrates hardware and/or software frameworks, systems, and product-design functions, or designs underlying architecture for product offerings. Its Infrastructure Architecture focus involves designing and managing foundational IT systems for scalability, security, and reliability, and developing network, server, storage, and cloud strategies that meet business and technical requirements.

Requirements

Possess and be able to maintain an active Secret clearance.
Have a bachelor's degree or equivalent and 8–10 years of experience, a master's degree and 6–8 years of experience, or a PhD and 3–5 years of experience.
Have technical experience with SDIN.
Have experience advising or consulting clients on network solutions.
Have experience leading high-stakes briefings via Microsoft Teams.
Be able to author clear, concise technical blueprints, onboarding guides, and executive summaries.
Have knowledge of enterprise networking principles, protocols, and architecture.
Be able to interact, brief, and build consensus at the executive leadership level.
Be able to translate highly technical data into simple, actionable concepts.

Nice To Haves

Network engineering or network architecture experience.
Experience with SDIN or meshONE-T networks.
Experience architecting classified networks.
Experience in network architecture, systems engineering, or cross-domain solutions.
Knowledge of Risk Management Framework (RMF) and NIST standards.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Develop technical solutions to complex problems.
Determine objectives and approaches for assignments with considerable latitude.
Lead engineering activities to help ensure business objectives are met.
Create, develop, design, and improve products, equipment, facilities, services, standards, and procedures across engineering fields.
Integrate hardware and/or software frameworks, systems, and product-design functions, or design underlying architecture for product offerings.
Design and manage foundational IT systems to support scalability, security, and reliability.
Develop strategies for networks, servers, storage, and cloud environments to meet business and technical requirements.