Lead Systems Engineering Architect

San Diego, CA; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

NexGen Data Systems is seeking a Lead Systems Engineering Architect to provide senior systems architecture and engineering analysis for Navy shore network improvements. The role evaluates design alternatives and recommends technical approaches that meet operational needs, connecting architecture decisions with maturity, security, reliability, and lifecycle constraints.

The candidate will lead evaluations, perform readiness analyses, and advise leadership on engineering risk, ensuring on-site

Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret clearance required.
• DoD 8570 / 8140 OS and Cybersecurity certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Translate current and future mission requirements into system architectures and recommended technical solutions.
• Lead evaluations of products and vendor capabilities using documented requirements and constraints.
• Conduct technology readiness, risk and trade analyses to improve operations and support investment decisions.
• Evaluate reliability, maintainability, availability, human factors, safety, power and cooling effects on proposed designs.
• Review security evaluation findings and coordinate recommendations with cybersecurity and test teams.
• Present engineering assessments to project teams and track technical risks through resolution.

Skills

Security clearance

8570/8140 certs

Tier5 background

Master’s degree

Engineering experience

Education

Master’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Description

NexGen Data Systems is seeking a Lead Systems Engineering Architect to provide senior systems architecture and engineering analysis for Navy shore network improvements. The Lead Systems Engineering Architect evaluates proposed capabilities, compares design alternatives and recommends technical approaches that meet operational needs. This position connects architecture decisions with technology maturity, security, reliability and lifecycle constraints and advises program and technical leadership on engineering risk.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Translate current and future mission requirements into system architectures, engineering alternatives and recommended technical solutions.


• Lead evaluations of products and vendor capabilities using documented requirements, test evidence and integration constraints.


• Conduct technology readiness, risk and trade analyses to identify deficiencies, improve operations and support investment decisions.


• Evaluate reliability, maintainability, availability, human factors, safety, power and cooling effects on proposed designs.


• Review security evaluation findings and coordinate technical recommendations with the responsible cybersecurity and test teams.


• Present engineering assessments and decision papers to project teams and track technical risks through resolution.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

Desired/Required Skills:

• Active Department of Defense Secret level security clearance required.


• DoD Approved 8570 / 8140 OS and Cybersecurity certifications required.


• Education: Master’s level degree in an Engineering discipline.


• Experience: 10 years of professional experience in systems engineering.


• Experience developing systems architectures, conducting trade studies and technology readiness assessments, and evaluating performance, integration, security and lifecycle engineering constraints.


• Maintain a Secret security clearance for onsite work at Government facilities.


• A favorable Tier 5 (T5) background investigation or equivalent is required for privileged access to Government information systems.


• Maintain applicable vendor certifications for the role in addition to applicable Information Assurance Technical (IAT) security certifications and cyberspace workforce training and qualifications for covered network duties.

About the Company:

NexGen Data Systems is an emerging technologies focused company providing expert systems and network engineering solutions to the Department of Defense. NexGen Data Systems promotes a culture of knowledge and career advancement through continued learning, keeping our team current on the latest advances in systems and networking, and enabling our team to provide the best available solutions to our clients.

Benefits:

• Company covers 100% of premiums for the employee’s medical, dental, and vision insurance and subsidizes premiums for spouse and dependents.


• Company provides short and long term disability plans.


• 401(k) match up to 10% of the employee’s salary contributions to 401(K) plan.


• Comprehensive training and development program.


• 11 paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) accrual level starts at 15 days annually.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

NOTE: US Citizens and those authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply. In order to be qualified for this position, you must be able to obtain and maintain a United States Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance. We are unable to sponsor Visas at this time. NexGen Data Systems provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.