Senior Systems Architect

Apogee is actively seeking a full-time Senior Systems Architect supporting US Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) NC3 Enterprise Center (NEC) Systems Engineering and Integration (SE&I) at Ft. Meade, MD.

Why work with us?

Apogee Engineering, LLC is a provider of research, engineering, operations, software, cyber, intel, training, technical services, financial and administrative expertise across an array of DOD and Federal Civilian customers. Our company was founded on the commitment of making a positive difference for our customers and our people. Apogee's culture is infused with integrity and a passion for excellence, which has propelled us into the ranks of an elite small business company. Apogee is known for an unwavering dedication to our client's success, a warm and employee-centric work environment, and an enthusiasm to provide the right solution at the right time.

What you will be doing:

• Collaborating with information engineers to establish system information requirements for NC3 enterprise-wide or large-scale information systems.
• Responsible for the production of quality architecture documents/artifacts leveraging the Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DODAF) and/or The Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF)
• Designing NC3 architecture to include the software, hardware, and communications to support the total requirements as well as provide for present and future cross-functional requirements and interfaces
• Evaluating problems of workflows, organization, and planning and developing appropriate corrective action
• Incorporating reference models and profiles of standards into specifications for Information Management solutions
• Assess the NLCC/NC3 architecture using computer simulations and models to evaluate how well communications work in a benign and stressed nuclear environment; generate reports and briefs using the results

Minimum Experience:

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Clearance: Must have an active TS w/SCI eligibility

Education: High School Diploma

Years of experience: 16+ years relevant experience, including 10 years' experience in systems architecture, establishing requirements, design, and ensuring interoperability for information management systems or enterprises with:

• Experience with Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) and International Standards Organization (ISO) reference models, and profiles of standards such as Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) Open Systems Environment (OSE) reference model, as they apply to the implementation and specification of Information Management (IM) solution of the application platform across the application program interface (API), and the external environment/software application
• Experience with establishing system information requirements in the development of enterprise-wide or large-scale information systems. Designing architectures to include the software, hardware, and communications to support the total requirements as well as provide for present and future cross-functional requirements and interfaces. Evaluating problems of workflows, organization, and planning and developing appropriate corrective action
• Ability to work well within a team and to execute tasks independently
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong command of MS Office suite tools, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio
• Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools such as Cameo, MagicDraw, and Sparx EA
• Relevant experience with NC3 Enterprise Center (NEC) or equivalent relevant experience at the Joint Staff, Service Headquarters, or Combatant Command level

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or similar technical field plus 8+ years' relevant experience (10+ years' preferred), in systems architecture, including establishing requirements, design, and ensuring interoperability for information management systems or enterprises
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or similar technical field plus 10+ years' relevant experience in systems architecture, including establishing requirements, design, and ensuring interoperability for information management systems or enterprises
• Experience supporting USSTRATCOM weapon systems and/or capabilities (desired)
• Enterprise Architecture Certification desired
• TOGAF and DODAF Certifications desired

Benefits:

• Apogee offers two medical plans, a high deductible health plan with a HSA and HRA and a traditional POS plan with co-pays, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, PTO, paid holidays, parental, military, and jury duty paid leaves. Regular part time employees scheduled for twenty-four or more hours per work week are eligible for benefits on a pro-rated basis.
• The base pay for this position ranges from $110,300 to $165,500 across the U.S. There is a different range applicable for specific work locations. Base pay is based on a number of factors and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, experience, skills, abilities, training and education.

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