Senior Multi-Classification Network Security Architect

San Diego, CA; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium medical/dental/vision

Disability plans

401(k) match up to 10%

Training and development program

11 paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

NexGen Data Systems in San Diego, CA seeks a Senior Multi-Classification Network Security Architect to lead secure integration across Navy networks at multiple classification levels. You will evaluate designs, reduce risk, and provide senior engineering support for TS/SCI/JWICS activities, with on-site and remote troubleshooting for worldwide network incidents.

This role requires DoD clearance, advanced certifications, and readiness for travel; you will help maintain strict access controls and

Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret level clearance required.
• DoD 8570 / 8140 OS and Cybersecurity certifications required.
• Master’s level degree in an Engineering discipline.
• 10 years of professional experience in systems engineering.
• Experience in classified network integrations and risk evaluation.
• Maintain TS/SCI clearance and SCI access; JWICS when required.
• Tier 5 background investigation or equivalent for privileged access.
• Vendor certifications and IAT security qualifications expected.
• Willingness for on-call, travel and 24/7 casualty response.

Responsibilities

• Review integration designs for unclassified, Secret and coalition networks.
• Evaluate risks and coordinate solutions that preserve Navy directives.
• Support classified engineering reviews and JWICS activities.
• Provide senior remote and on-site troubleshooting for Tier IV network casualties.
• Coordinate corrective actions, system checkout and testing while preserving access controls.
• Maintain controlled design, incident and configuration records; report unresolved risks.

Skills

Security clearance

DoD 8570/8140

TS/SCI clearance

JWICS access

Cybersecurity certifications

Senior engineering

Education

Master's degree

Job description

NexGen Data Systems is seeking a Senior Multi-Classification Network Security Architect to develop secure integration approaches for Navy networks operating at different classification levels and provide senior engineering support for classified services. The Senior Multi-Classification Network Security Architect evaluates implementation designs, reduces technical risk and supports authorized TS/SCI technical activities. This position also assists worldwide casualty response while preserving the security requirements of the affected network environment.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Review integration designs and implementation concepts for unclassified, Secret and coalition network environments.
• Evaluate technical risks and coordinate solutions that preserve approved Navy network security directives.
• Support classified engineering reviews, technical communications and actions using authorized JWICS access.
• Provide senior remote and on-site troubleshooting for worldwide Tier IV network casualties.
• Coordinate corrective actions, system checkout and testing without compromising classification or access controls.
• Maintain appropriately controlled design, incident and configuration records and report unresolved risks to Government technical leads.

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 engineering classified network integrations, evaluating security boundaries and technical risk, and supporting authorized TS/SCI and JWICS activities.
• Maintain TS/SCI clearance and required SCI access. SCI assignments require current SSBI/T5/T5R with ICD 704 eligibility and enrollment in Continuous Vetting; maintain authorized JWICS access when required.
• 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.
• Available for assigned on-call support; worldwide travel and 24/7 casualty response apply to field restoration assignments.

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.