Systems Architect (26-020)

Trace3 • Colorado Springs, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Trace3 is a leading Transformative IT Authority, providing unique technology solutions and consulting services to our clients. Equipped with elite engineering and dynamic innovation, we empower IT executives and their organizations to achieve competitive advantage through a process of Integrate, Automate, Innovate.
Our culture at Trace3 embodies the spirit of a startup with the advantage of a scalable business. Employees can grow their career and have fun while doing it!
Trace3 is headquartered in Irvine, California. We employ more than 1,200 people all over the United States. Our major field office locations include Denver, Indianapolis, Grand Rapids, Lexington, Los Angeles, Louisville, Texas, San Francisco.
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We are flexible and resilient in a fast-changing environment. We continuously innovate and drive constructive change while keeping a focus on the “big picture.” We exercise sound business judgment in making high-quality decisions in a timely and cost-effective manner. We are highly creative and can dig deep within ourselves to find positive solutions to different problems.
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JOB SUMMARY:
The System Architect supports the Command and Control, Battle Management and Communications (C2BMC) program within the Missile Defense and Space mission areas. This role is responsible for defining and evolving system architecture solutions that describe the vision, structure, and capabilities of the C2BMC system. The System Architect works as part of an integrated architecture and systems engineering team on a multi-company program, collaborating across technical disciplines to deliver scalable, interoperable, and mission-aligned solutions.

Requirements

• Systems Engineering and Architecture experience supporting complex DoD programs.
• Experience developing system architecture solutions and concepts.
• Ability to work effectively in an integrated, multi-discipline engineering team environment.
• Experience collaborating with software, network, cyber, infrastructure, test, and deployment teams.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to diverse technical audiences.
• Experience creating and presenting system architecture briefings and design artifacts.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Systems Engineering or Architecture experience on a DoD Command and Control program.
• Experience with C2BMC or similar complex DoD Command and Control (C2) systems.
• Experience as a Technical Lead, Systems Engineering SME, or technical leader on Missile Defense, Space, or Link 16 domain programs.
• Experience developing new system architecture concepts and solutions.
• Experience working in environments leveraging existing or COTS/GOTS components with DoD interoperability considerations.
• Experience identifying and defining system capabilities and communicating those capabilities to engineers, developers, subject matter experts, and users.
• Experience developing system engineering and architecture artifacts such as specifications, Interface Control Documents (ICDs), use cases, system architecture descriptions, and trade studies.
• Experience creating architecture designs, reviewing technical artifacts, and presenting at DoD customer design reviews.
• Experience serving as a technical leader for DoD systems engineering or development efforts.
• Familiarity with private cloud solutions and IT technologies such as VMware, Nutanix, RedHat, and network solutions.
• Familiarity with DoD cybersecurity requirements and Risk Management Framework (RMF).
• Familiarity with software development and Java-based systems.
• Familiarity with DevSecOps and Digital Engineering Transformation (DET) methodologies.
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.
• Familiarity with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and CAMEO.
• Familiarity with requirements management tools such as DOORS.

Responsibilities

• Support the definition of operational, physical, functional, and technical architectures for evolving C2BMC capabilities.
• Participate in architecting missile defense command and control and battle management systems leveraging existing and COTS/GOTS components with DoD interoperability in mind.
• Analyze high-level mission and system needs using structured and logical engineering approaches.
• Create system architecture concepts and solutions for new and emerging C2BMC capabilities.
• Collaborate with lead Systems Architects, software architects, network architects, cyber architects, and other architecture stakeholders.
• Communicate and collaborate on system architecture solutions with software development, network engineering, cyber engineering, DevSecOps, infrastructure, test, deployment, and operations teams.
• Develop and maintain both physical and logical system architectures.
• Interface with project leads, product owners, and Missile Defense Agency (MDA) customers.
• Serve as the focal point for system architecture for assigned capabilities across development, test, and deployment efforts.
• Present system architecture concepts to a wide range of technical and non-technical audiences.
• Present and support internal and external design reviews.
• Assist with documenting and reviewing architectures in Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools such as CAMEO.
• Maintain awareness of current and emerging technologies and design methodologies relevant to DoD Command and Control systems and COTS/FOSS IT products.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans for you and your dependents
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match, 529 College Savings Plan, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability
• Competitive Compensation
• Training and development programs
• Major offices stocked with snacks and beverages
• Collaborative and cool culture
• Work-life balance and generous paid time off

What This Job Offers

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