SDA - Sr Network Architect (TS/SCI) Preferred

Workplace Options:
This position is Remote, On-Site or Hybrid/Flex.
While on-site, you will be a part of either the Pittsburgh PA or Scottsdale AZ locations supporting our Space programs.

Requires a Bachelor s degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field. Also requires 15 years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 13 years of job-related experience.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Department of Defense Top Secret/SCI security clearance is preferred at time of hire. Candidates must be able to obtain a Top Secret/SCI clearance within a reasonable amount of time from date of hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

Ready to be a leader with the company that is committed to pushing the limits of truly advanced technologies? We create the products and services that help our service members, intelligence analysts and first responders keep our nation safe. The work we do is so advanced, it s often classified. If you want to put your talent in the spotlight, it s waiting for you right now, right here.

We apply advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, AR/VR, Cloud Native and Quantum Physics to solve our customers missions in cyber, RF, undersea, interstellar and everything in between.

Technologies that aren t just top-notch, they re often top-secret
A team of bold thinkers committed to exploring what s next
Opportunities to gain new knowledge - as it s discovered

What you bring to the table:

A Bachelor s degree in engineering or a related technical field and is required plus a minimum of 15 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree in engineering or a related technical field plus a minimum of 13 years of relevant experience

Exceptional leadership and communication skills
Recognized as an expert in your field
Ability to ability to anticipate technology, process, and skill needs

What sets you apart:

Easily and effectively communicate technical topics to a diverse audience
Ability to create an environment where the impact of technology on the business is clearly recognized
Exceptional aptitude for applying or developing highly advanced technologies, principles, theories and
concepts

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Consistent high performer delivering outstanding results
A succession candidate
Extensive ability to oversee multiple functions
Strategic / long term thinker in order to position yourself for success in a changing environment
Extensive ability to understand tactical components of the organization while assessing the strategic
longer terms needs of the company
Innovative thinker who embraces change as opportunity
Works beyond the bounds of their own organization to collaborate and influence others
Erroneous decisions will result in significant non-compliance, risk to employees and /or the
environments within which operates
The reputation of this company can be impacted
Requires the ability to change the thinking of, or gain acceptance from, others in sensitive situations,
without damage to the relationship
Extensive communication skills for interaction with executive leadership on items of significant
importance (remediation, risk mgt., regulatory compliance, etc.)
Extensive ability to present in clear and certain terms
Subject matter expert in multiple fields
Involved in developing, modifying and executing company policies that affect immediate operations and
may also have company-wide effect

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

Experience with Cisco Router/Switching, VMWare, Redhat/Rocky Linux, WAN Troubleshooting, TCP/IP Protocol Suite CCNA level knowledge (or better) with deployment experience Firewall knowledge and how IP protocols work Juniper OS experience a plus NETCONF/YANG experience a plus KG-175 TACLANE experience Satellite communications knowledge Ground to Satellite communication knowledge Ground operations experience Performs requirements analysis, requirements definition, requirements management, functional analysis, performance analysis, system design, detail trade studies, systems integration and test (verification), validation and interface definition studies of subsystem or system elements under supervision of the lead systems engineer Performs technical planning, cost and risk analyses, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for subsystems and system elements Performs customer requirements analysis, develops system requirements and defines allocations to lower levels (elements and components) Performs detailed technical analyses for a subsystem or system elements Develops and evaluates systems, networks and information systems to ensure designs meet applicable governmental security specifications May provide system accreditation/certification evaluation and test support to ensure all technical security features (e.g., identification, authentication, access control, labeling, and auditing) of the system are considered and function properly May develop system security documentation on both new and fielded information systems Participates in Modeling and Simulation Researches and analyzes data, such as vendor products, COTS components, GFE/CFE, specifications, and manuals to determine feasibility of design or application Supports the generation of technical engineering products by using the appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the system development life cycle May provide leadership and/or direction to lower level employees Independently determines proposed approach to solutions Contributes to the completion of major programs and projects Plans and executes project tasks for activities described above Creative, innovative responsibilities requiring advanced decision-making skills Defines processes for technical platforms, system specifications, input/output and working parameters for hardware and/or software compatibility Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions Designs a complete and complex framework, system or product Identifies, analyzes and resolves system design weaknesses Regular contact with senior levels of internal working groups Contact with Deputy Program Managers Engineering (DPME) and other professionals within the Engineering department and with project teams across the company Coordinating external interfaces and ICDs Multi-level security domain expertise (and cross-domain) Quickly (with a more agile light-weight approach) decomposing requirements to a level that can avoid requirements bloat (and communicate/track impacts)
People that may have a working relationship with related people from Iridium, SDA, Northrup, York, and Lockheed
System-level networking person that can face off with the GFE WAN provider and coordinate detailed network design
Someone that can understand what is in scope and what is out of scope and manage that complexity
People with agile program experience

Workplace Options:
This position is Remote, On-Site or Hybrid/Flex.
While on-site, you will be a part of either the Pittsburgh or Scottsdale locations supporting Space and Intelligence Systems (SIS).
Full-time
Benefits - Full
Relocation Assistance Available - Yes
Interview Travel Reimbursed - Yes
Candidate Details
15 years experience
Seniority Level - Mid-Senior
Management Experience Required - No
Minimum Education - Bachelor's Degree
Willingness to Travel - Occasionally