Space Domain Awareness (SDA) Network Planning Engineer

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Space Domain Awareness (SDA) Network Planning Engineer

KBR is hiring highly skilled and motivated candidates to join a high-performance team providing Space Domain Awareness (SDA) Network Planning Engineer support to the US Space Force, Space Systems Command, Cross Mission Data Branch (USSF SSC/BCCD). An active TS//SCI clearance with willingness to submit to CI Polygraph eligibility is MANDATORY.

The Cross Mission Data (XMD) branch executes activities in support of the alignment of key space data initiatives such as the SSC’s data warehouse, data federation, cloud architecture initiatives, C2 Systems and the network architecture that support them. The XMD data portfolio includes data as service and data platform initiatives to meet evolving SDA user data needs and objectives. Consumers and producers of data are internal and external to the USSF.

Key Responsibilities

As an SDA Network Planning Engineer, you will support the DSC2-D Portfolio Program Manager and provide Advisory and Assistance Services support network architecture modernization and integration to support operational objectives for the warfighter. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Engage in government oversight of network design analysis to help the government build resilient networks that support space operations
• Interact with subject matter experts, project managers, program management personnel and a variety of mission stakeholders, supporting the analysis of customer requirements that support strategic goals and operations
• Support the acquisition, installation, configuration, and maintenance of network components.
• Engage and provide expert knowledge for network integrity, connectivity, and network upgrades for servers, routers, switches, firewalls, and other telecom equipment
• Support the resolution of interoperability and integration issues associated with independent network efforts and assist with the governance to pull them into a holistic enterprise network architecture
• Provide government oversight of functional Integrated Product Teams
• Review network strategies, conduct data analysis and integration of disparate systems and provide recommendations to the government program team that ensures high quality and optimum performance of network systems to increase network and data availability, resiliency and scalability
• Work closely with analysts and business users to convert specifications into technical designs
• Work with stakeholders, prime contractors, DISA and other network providers to resolve bandwidth management issues for mission critical systems
• Assist in the design and development of C2 network development using an array of different platforms and approaches that meets a variety of use cases and space enterprise network objectives
• Create professional technical documentation and present for internal and external use
• Interface with various external/internal customers such as product managers and engineers to gather and define requirements
• Apply Program Management knowledge and experience to advise the Government Program Management Office
• Develop and execute integrated risk reduction recommendations and mitigations
• Develop and maintain strong stakeholder relationships with SDA stakeholders, including the Space Security Defense Program (SSDP), Consolidated Space Operations Center (CSpOC), National Space Defense Center (NSDC), Distributed Space Command and Control (DSC2)-Dahlgren, United States Air Force (USAF), Air Force Research Labs (AFRL), SDA, US Space Force (USSF), DoD Service Organizations, National Partners, International Partners, COCOMs, and intelligence organizations
• Support stakeholder engagement on matters affecting network execution
• Travel to CONUS and OCONUS locations upon government direction
• Other duties as required/requested by the Government
  
  

Qualifications

Required:

• US Citizenship and an active DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance, agreeable to polygraph
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Systems Engineering, Engineering Management, Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related field
• 8 or more years of relevant experience in a network engineering and/or network planning role that includes performing architecture and design OR, a Master's degree in Computer Science, System Engineering, Network Engineering, Engineering Management or a related discipline with 4 or more years of relevant experience in a Network Planning, Network Engineering, or a Network Architecture role
• Knowledge of Department of Defense, Missile Defense Agency, Intelligence Community, cloud networks and space systems or DOD networks a plus
• Experience developing executable architectures, or analysis of architectures
• Knowledge of cross-domain solution implementations
• Knowledge of data access protection and cyber-security activities relative to network or data platforms
• Able to brief and interact comfortably and professionally with senior leadership.
• Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy, both orally and in writing, as well as work in a professional manner with peers, management, contractors, academia, and other agencies
• Experience with various networking technologies and vendors
  
  

Desired

• Strong technical awareness of SDA network architectures at the unclassified, secret, and top secret levels
• Demonstrated experience successfully executing major projects, providing expert advice to colleagues, and presenting innovative recommendations for advancing programs and/or methods
• Knowledge of and/or experience implementing processes and methodologies, including requirements definition and decomposition, design, implementation, testing, and fielding networks
• Knowledge of cyber-security activities relative to network platform
  
  

Work Environment

• Location: On-site
• Travel Requirements: Minimal 0-20%
• Working Hours: Standard
  
  

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40hrs

Basic Compensation

$120-$130k

This range is for Colorado only.

The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

Additional Compensation

KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short term incentives, long term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security.

Why Join Us?

• Innovative Projects: KBR’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.
• Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.
• Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.
  
  

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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