Systems Architect

Isys Technologies•Huntsville, AL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

I2X Technologies is a reputable technology services company to the Federal Government. Whether the focus is on space exploration, national security, cyber security, or cutting-edge engineering applications, I2X is ready to offer you the chance to make a real-world impact in your field and for your country. We provide long-term growth and development. Headquartered in Colorado, I2X is engaged in programs across the country and in more than 20 states. Our programs support multiple Federal agencies, the Department of Defense and often focused on the space initiatives of our government customers. I2X Technologies is seeking a Systems Architect to support ongoing activities for a customer in Huntsville, AL or Colorado Springs, CO. This position will be on-site and will require an active Secret clearance. Candidate will be part of the team that is architecting missile defense systems in an environment that leverages existing or COTS/GOTS components with DoD interoperability in mind. Candidate will participate in analyzing high level needs and through a structured and logical approach. Candidate will be responsible for creating System Architecture solutions and concepts for a variety of new and emerging capabilities for the system in collaboration with other Architects including lead Systems Architect, software architects, network architect, cyber architect. etc. Communicates and collaborates on System Architecture solutions with other teams such as software developers, networks engineers, cyber engineers, DevSecOps teams, infrastructure teams, test teams, and deployment teams. This includes both physical architecture as well as logical architectures across the System. Candidate will interface with project leads, product owners, and government customer. Candidate will present architecture concepts to a large variety of audiences and serve as the focal point for the System Architecture for the Capability for the development, test and deployment efforts. Candidate will present at internal and external design reviews. Candidate may assist in documenting or reviewing architectures in a MBSE tool such as CAMEO. Maintains knowledge of current and developing technologies and design methodologies, in the area of DoD COTS/FOSS information technology products.

Requirements

Advanced degree and 7+ years experience or Bachelors with 9+ years experience or equivalent
Active Secret clearance
Candidate must have Systems Engineering/Architecture with Test Experience on a DoD Program.
Candidate must have excellent communication skills and be able to present technical concepts to a diverse group of engineers.
Additionally, candidate must possess a minimum of two of the below skillsets: 1. Similar complex DoD Command and Control (C2) System experience 2. Experience in creating new System Architecture concepts and solutions. 3. Information Technology / Computer Science / Software / Network related work experience on an integrated team working with other systems, software and specialty engineers to develop solutions for a DoD Program. 4. Experience as Technical Lead Systems Engineering SME or Systems Engineering technical leader in the Missile Defense, Space, or Link 16 Domain.
Experience being part of a team that architected systems in an environment that leverages existing or COTS/GOTS components with DoD interoperability in mind.
Experience working in an integrated team environment with other systems, software and specialty engineers to develop solutions.
Experience with identification of system capabilities, definition of system capabilities
Experience communicating system capabilities to a diverse group of developers, engineers, subject matter experts, and users
Experience generating architecture artifacts to document and control the achievement of the system capabilities.
Experience developing system engineering and architecture artifacts (e.g. Specifications, Interface Control Documents, Use Cases, System Architecture Descriptions, Trade Studies, etc.)
Experience creating briefings, creating/reviewing architecture designs and artifacts, and presenting at DoD Customer Design Reviews.
Experience as a technical leader for a DoD Systems Engineering or Development effort.
US Citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Private Cloud solutions and IT technologies such as VMWare/Nutanix, RedHat, Network solutions.
Familiarity with DoD Cyber requirements, RMF, and associated solutions.
Familiarity with Software development and Java based software.
Familiarity with DevSecOps and/or Digital Engineering Transformation (DET) methodologies and solutions.
Familiarity with Agile development
Familiarity with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and CAMEO tool
Familiarity with requirements management tools, e.g., DOORS.

Responsibilities

Candidate will be part of the team that is architecting missile defense systems in an environment that leverages existing or COTS/GOTS components with DoD interoperability in mind.
Candidate will participate in analyzing high level needs and through a structured and logical approach.
Candidate will be responsible for creating System Architecture solutions and concepts for a variety of new and emerging capabilities for the system in collaboration with other Architects including lead Systems Architect, software architects, network architect, cyber architect. etc.
Communicates and collaborates on System Architecture solutions with other teams such as software developers, networks engineers, cyber engineers, DevSecOps teams, infrastructure teams, test teams, and deployment teams.
This includes both physical architecture as well as logical architectures across the System.
Candidate will interface with project leads, product owners, and government customer.
Candidate will present architecture concepts to a large variety of audiences and serve as the focal point for the System Architecture for the Capability for the development, test and deployment efforts.
Candidate will present at internal and external design reviews.
Candidate may assist in documenting or reviewing architectures in a MBSE tool such as CAMEO.
Maintains knowledge of current and developing technologies and design methodologies, in the area of DoD COTS/FOSS information technology products.