Network Architect and Integration Lead (SDIN)

Apogee Engineering • Colorado Springs, CO

7d • $120,000 - $150,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Network Architect and Integration Lead (SDIN) supports the U.S. Space Force in developing, rapidly deploying, and integrating resilient space, ground, and user capabilities. The role bridges and synchronizes the SDIN and meshONE-T networking programs, each of which meets distinct operational requirements. It advises internal programs and external Mission Partners on network capabilities, solution selection, and interconnection frameworks.

The position provides network integration leadership and program management for enterprise reviews and governance boards. It evaluates technical requirements, operational limitations, cost-benefit considerations, and cross-network efficiencies; maps technology, costs, onboarding timelines, team structures, and operational frameworks; and ensures interconnected architectures meet cybersecurity risk management and authorization boundaries. The role also leads technical discussions across design and engineering teams and communicates network dependencies and constraints to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

This is a full-time hybrid opportunity located at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado, with 10% travel. The stated pay range is $120,000–$150,000 per year.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must possess and maintain a Secret clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline.
• At least 7 years of experience with network engineering or network architecture.
• Technical experience with SDIN.
• Experience advising or consulting clients on network solutions.
• Experience leading high-stakes briefings via Microsoft Teams.
• Experience authoring clear, concise technical blueprints, onboarding guides, and executive summaries.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with 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

• Provide network integration leadership and program management for enterprise reviews and governance boards.
• Analyze problems, prepare technical reports, make recommendations, and work with government and corporate executive leaders and stakeholders to implement solutions.
• Advise internal programs and external Mission Partners on network capabilities, mission-appropriate solutions, and interconnection frameworks between SDIN and meshONE-T.
• Map 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.
• Ensure interconnected architectures meet cybersecurity 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 scheduling—into clear guidance for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Architect, engineer, integrate, test, and deploy systems, and identify areas requiring early mitigation.

What This Job Offers

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