Network Architect and Integration Lead (SDIN)

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Colorado Springs, CO, USA
In-Office
120K-150K Annually
Senior level
Information Technology • Software • Consulting
The Role
Lead network integration and architecture for U.S. Space Force programs, bridging SDIN and meshONE-T networks. Advise mission partners, define technical requirements, assess costs and operational constraints, develop interconnection frameworks, and guide cybersecurity compliance and authorization boundaries. The role includes enterprise governance, executive briefings, technical documentation, stakeholder consensus-building, and coordination across design and engineering teams.
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Overview

Are you looking for an opportunity to combine your technical skills with big-picture thinking to make an impact on U.S. Space Force capabilities for the warfighter? You understand your customer’s environment and how to develop the right systems for their mission. Your ability to translate real-world needs into technical specifications makes you an integral part of delivering a customer-focused engineering solution.


As an Integrator on our team, you’ll support the U.S. Space Force to develop, rapidly deploy, and integrate the next generation of resilient space, ground, and user capabilities across the space enterprise to deter attacks and provide critical information to our warfighters to defeat our enemies in battle. Your customer will trust you to not only architect, engineer, integrate, test, and deploy these systems, but also identify areas requiring urgent mitigation up front and early to develop this system with advanced technology solutions.


This is a full-time opportunity located at Peterson Space Force Base, CO



Responsibilities
  • Provide Network Integration leadership and program management in support of enterprise reviews and governance boards, as well as analyze problems, develop technical reports, make recommendations, and work with government and corporate executive leaders and stakeholders to implement recommended solutions. Join our team and be a part of transforming the U.S. Space Force to accelerate its outcomes.
  • The SDIN Integrator is a critical role designed to bridge, advance, and synchronize two distinct networking programs. Each network meets unique operational requirements.
  • Serve as the primary advisor and technical liaison, helping internal programs and external Mission Partners evaluate network capabilities, choose the appropriate solution for their mission, and develop robust interconnection frameworks between both networks.
  • Map underlying technology, costing models, onboarding timelines, team structures, and operational frameworks.
  • 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.
  • Navigate cybersecurity compliance:
    • Ensure all interconnected architectures meet stringent risk management and authorization boundaries. Lead cross-functional technical discussions between the SDIN and meshONE-T design and engineering teams.
    • Translate complex network capabilities, dependencies, and constraints, including bandwidth, costs, and deployment scheduling, into clear guidance for technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Qualifications

Minimum Experience:

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen Clearance: Must possess and maintain a Secret ClearanceEducation: Bachelor's degree in a relevant disciplineYears of Experience: Minimum of 7 years of experience with network engineering or network architecture, including:


  • Technical experience with SDIN is a must
  • 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

Preferred Qualifications:Additional Experience:

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

Additional InformationLocation:  Peterson Space Force Base, COOn-site/Hybrid/Remote: HybridTravel: 10%

Pay RangeUSD $120,000.00 - USD $150,000.00 /Yr.

Skills Required

  • U.S. citizenship
  • Active Secret clearance that can be maintained
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline
  • At least 7 years of network engineering or network architecture experience
  • Technical experience with SDIN
  • Experience advising or consulting clients on network solutions
  • Experience leading high-stakes briefings via Microsoft Teams
  • Experience authoring technical blueprints, onboarding guides, and executive summaries
  • Knowledge of enterprise networking principles, protocols, and architecture
  • Ability to brief and build consensus with executive leadership
  • Ability to translate technical data into actionable concepts
  • Experience with meshONE-T networks
  • Experience architecting classified networks
  • Experience in network architecture, systems engineering, or cross-domain solutions
  • Knowledge of Risk Management Framework and NIST standards
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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