Senior System Architect Specialist

OBXtek; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking highly qualified Senior System Architect Specialists to support critical U.S. Space Force initiatives. This role involves leveraging extensive systems engineering expertise to manage complex space systems and develop innovative cloud architectures. Candidates will engage in modeling and simulation to enhance national defense capabilities while ensuring compliance with stringent security clearances. Join a rapidly growing firm that prioritizes professional development and offers a comprehensive benefits package, making it an exciting opportunity for those passionate about space and technology.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Flexible Spending Accounts

Matching 401K

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement plans

Qualifications

• 15+ years of relevant system analysis experience required.
• Strong background in systems engineering and space systems.

Responsibilities

• Support U.S. Space Force with system architecture and engineering.
• Guide development of cloud application resources and infrastructure.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Space Systems Knowledge

Cloud Architecture

DevSecOps

Modeling and Simulation

Cybersecurity

Education

Master's degree in Systems Engineering

Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering

Master's degree in Project Management

Tools

IaaS

PaaS

SaaS

Job description

Responsibilities

OBXtek has an immediate need for highly qualified Senior System Architect Specialists to support our new U.S. Space Force, Space Systems Command Space Domain Awareness and Combat Power (SDA&CP) and Battle Management Command, Control and Communications (BMC3) Support Services contract (Hemisphere) in the Colorado Springs, CO area.

Travel is not anticipated but could occur less than five percent of the time on an occasional and irregular basis and be limited to domestic locations only.

Positions Available

We are seeking highly qualified Senior System Architect Specialist candidates for the following positions located in the Colorado Springs, CO area:

• Senior Architect Director
• Senior Infrastructure Engineer
• Lead Infrastructure Integration Specialist

We are also seeking a highly qualified System Architect Specialist Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the following position:

• System Architect SME

Required Qualifications

The Senior System Architect Specialists shall have:

• A strong systems engineering background with management of System of Systems Interface Control Documents that include both hardware and software.
• Broad experience with ground systems, Telemetry, Tracking, and Command (TT&C), Command and Control, Data transport layer, Space Systems in multiple orbits.
• Knowledge in architecting and guiding development of a federated service-oriented architecture on a private platform; guiding creation and management of cloud application development and operations resources including Virtual Private Connections and Virtual Machines IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS (compute, storage network, security, administration, automation, application services, databases) in either native cloud or hybrid cloud environments.
• Knowledge in supporting maturation of DevSecOps pipelines; facilitating development of infrastructure as code and supporting deployments.
• Knowledge interfacing with the cyber and DoD intelligence community.
• Significant technical background and experience in space-related large-scale ground infrastructures.

The System Architect Specialist SME shall have extensive:

• Experience providing modeling and simulation support.
• Engineering and technical expertise for modeling, simulation, and analysis support for space defense efforts (Assessment of National Space Control Capabilities (ANSCC), Space Protection Program (SPP), Space Situational Awareness (SSA), National-level and Joint-level studies and analysis).
• Executive Agent for Space Systems (EASS) expertise in the following areas: detailed working knowledge of modeling, simulation, and study activities.
• Expertise in performing and implementing National-level studies.
• Expertise and support in leading analysis of alternative and concept of operation type studies.

Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are commensurate with experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Salary Range: $150k - $220k

Qualifications

Required:

• U.S. Citizen
• Active TS/SCI clearance/access or TS/SCI Eligible
• Current CI polygraph or willingness to take one
• Earned Master's degree in a system architecture-related discipline, e.g., Systems Engineering, System Development, Project Management, Aerospace Engineering, or Aeronautical Physics
• At least 15 years of relevant system analysis experience

Desired:

• Specific direct experience performing system architecture tasks in the U.S. Air Force and/or the U.S. Space Force space system design, acquisition, and development environments
• Specific direct knowledge and experience with system architecture-related activity associated with Space Domain Awareness (SDA), Space Situational Awareness (SSA), Space Control, satellite design, launch operations and space system operations

Security Clearance

Top Secret with SCI eligibility

Company Information

Headquartered in McLean, Virginia and founded in 2009, OBXtek is a fast-growing leader in the government contracting field. Our mission is Our People…Our Reputation. Our people are trained professionals who enhance our customers’ knowledge and innovation using technology, collaboration, and education.

We offer a robust suite of benefits including comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, Flexible Spending Accounts, matching 401K, paid time off, tuition reimbursement plans and much more.

As a prime contractor for 93% of our current work, OBXtek pairs lessons learned across disciplines with industry standard quality practices such as CMMI-Dev Level III, ITIL, 6Sigma, PMI, and ISO. Our rapid growth has been recognized by INC500, the Washington Business Journal, and Washington Technology magazine.

OBXtek is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, gender identity, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other classification protected by federal, state or local law.