Network Architect and Integration Lead (SDIN)

Apogee Engineering, LLC; Colorado Springs (CO); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Apogee Engineering, LLC seeks an Integrator to support the U.S. Space Force, driving network integration across SDIN and meshONE‑T. You will lead technical analyses, develop interconnection frameworks, and brief executives to align on solutions for resilient space, ground, and user capabilities.

You will work at Peterson Space Force Base, CO in a hybrid role with 10% travel, ensuring cybersecurity and RMF/NIST compliance while translating complex data into actionable guidance for mission success.

Qualifications

• Citizenship: Must be a US citizen.
• Clearance: Must possess and maintain a Secret Clearance.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline.
• Years of Experience: Minimum of 7 years of experience with network engineering or network architecture.

Responsibilities

• Provide Network Integration leadership and program management for enterprise reviews and governance boards.
• Bridge and synchronize two networking programs (SDIN and meshONE-T).
• Advise internal programs and external Mission Partners on network capabilities and interconnections.
• Map technology, timelines, team structures, and cost models.
• Define technical requirements, cost-benefit analyses, and cross-network efficiencies.
• Translate complex data into clear guidance for technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Skills

Networking/Integration

Program management

Stakeholder communication

Technical briefings

Technical translate to non-technical

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline

Tools

MS Teams

Job description

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 citizenClearance: 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 Range

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