Senior Staff Solutions Architect

Socket.dev; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 145,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

ENSCO Inc is a diverse engineering and technology company providing engineering, science and advanced technology solutions with a global footprint. The Space Force program focuses on end-to-end satellite ground systems built on commercial cloud architectures and multi-band antennas.

The Solutions Architect will join a team delivering rapid prototyping, cyber operations support, and system-of-systems integration.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent in IT, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, Computer Science or relevant engineering and 10+ years of experience.
• Knowledge of risk management processes.
• Knowledge of computer networking concepts, protocols and network security methodologies.
• Knowledge of data aggregation and distributed system architectures.
• Knowledge of ground system architectures for DoD, Federal and Commercial.
• Knowledge of IT security principles and methods (firewalls, DMZ, encryption).
• Knowledge of software engineering and cybersecurity principles in software development.
• Ability to implement Zero Trust security in DoD systems/software.
• Active DoD TS/SCI security clearance and U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Provide systems engineering and integration support for satellite communications network systems including TT&C, scheduling, communications, and related systems.
• Perform architecture engineering, requirements analysis and decomposition, including system performance testing and verification.
• Analyze user needs to plan architecture and evaluate designs through trade studies.

Skills

Risk management

Networking concepts

Network security

Data aggregation

Distributed systems

Ground system architectures

Education

Master's Degree in IT/Cybersecurity/CS/Engineering

Job description

Position Description

For more than 50 years, ENSCO has been providing leading-edge engineering, science and advanced technology solutions to governments and private industries worldwide.

ENSCO prides itself in creating and applying advanced technologies for mission success. We provide systems engineering, integration, and advanced technology services to transform the future safety, security, and resiliency of critical missions on the ground, in the air, in space, and in the information systems that connect these domains.

Learn more about ENSCO.

Job description ENSCO Inc is a diverse engineering and technology company that provides engineering, science and advanced technology solutions that guarantee mission success, safety, and security to governments and private industries worldwide.

The Space Force is focused on critical problems and accelerating the development, integration, and demonstration of capabilities for an end-to-end satellite operations ground system. The programs that this position will help shape will develop a next-generation ground system built on commercial cloud architectures and cutting edge multi-band antennas. This program will evaluate the software, systems and infrastructure to allow Space Force operators to reposition satellites or conduct other operations in a more agile way than is currently done.

We are seeking a Solutions Architect with experience in ground systems, rapid prototyping, cloud based architectures, software, and cybersecurity to join our team.

Duties include:

• Providing systems engineering and integration technical support for satellite communications network systems including Telemetry, Tracking & Control (TT&C), scheduling, communications, and associated systems.
• Perform engineering of system architectures, requirements analysis and decomposition, including system performance test and verification.
• Analyze user needs and requirements to plan architecture.
• Review and assess contractor designs and conduct trade studies on alternative system design approaches.
• Support development of and review all levels of planning guidance in support of cyber operations.
• Support planning in system of systems engineering, integrating networks, databases, and software.
• Interface with critical government leadership.
• Program Management experience with roadmap development, process implementation, and establish visions with the government team.
• Assist team in development of on premise and off premise solutions for software based ground system interfaces.
• Develop approaches for antenna as a service architectures.

Qualifications Required

• Master's Degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, or Computer Science, or relevant Engineering degree and minimum 10 years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of risk management processes.
• Knowledge of computer networking concepts and protocols, and network security methodologies.
• Knowledge of data aggregation, distributed system of system architectures.
• Knowledge of computer networking concepts and protocols, and network security methodologies.
• Knowledge of ground system architectures to include DoD, Federal, and Commercial.
• Knowledge of information technology (IT) security principles and methods (e.g., firewalls, demilitarized zones, encryption).
• Knowledge of software engineering
• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles and methods that apply to software development.
• Ability to implement Zero Trust security in DoD Systems/Software
• AN ACTIVE DOD TS/SCI SECURITY CLEARANCE IS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION FOR WHICH, YOU MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN

Qualifications Desired

• Working knowledge of the Satellite Control Network (SCN) or similar DoD program.
• Working knowledge of Federal and Commercial ground systems.
• Working knowledge of how to establish service level agreements between NASA or Commercial ground system providers and the DoD.
• Security+, CISSP, CCNA or similar relevant certification
• TS/SAP

Required Certifications: None

U.S. Citizenship Required: Yes

Security Clearance Required: TS/SCI

Employment Type: Regular Full-time

Background Check Type: 7 Year Pre-Employment

Drug Screen Required: None

Position Contingent Upon Contract Award: Yes

Salary Range $145,000 — $225,000 USD

REAL ID Requirement

This position may require the ability to access to U.S. federal facilities. In accordance with the Department of Homeland Security’s enforcement of the REAL ID Act, as of May 7, 2025, individuals must present a REAL ID-compliant form of identification or an acceptable alternative to gain entry. For a list of acceptable forms of identification, please click here.

Benefits

At ENSCO, a positive working environment and a competitive salary are only part of the reason for choosing a career here. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that creates a stimulating and supportive environment where you can thrive - visit ensco.com/careers/benefits to learn more.

Export Control and Licensing

This position may involve access to technology or technical data that is controlled under U.S. export control laws and regulations and the release of which to a non US person may require an export license from the U.S. Government.

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EEO Statement

ENSCO, Inc. and its wholly owned U.S. subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers– veterans, disability