System Architecture Director - Space Systems

STI-TEC; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 180,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life insurance

Short/long term disability coverage

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

STI-TEC specializes in government and commercial info management services and seeks a senior system architect for Space Systems Command. The role emphasizes DoD space programs, system architecture, and integrated cyber safeguards.

The candidate will lead modeling, simulations, and studies, interfacing with national security programs. U.S. citizenship and a TS/SCI clearance are required, with a master’s in a related field and 15+ years of experience.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Active TS/SCI clearance or eligibility is required.
• Current CI polygraph or willingness to take one is required.
• Earned Master’s degree in a system architecture-related discipline.
• At least 15 years of relevant system analysis experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage System of Systems Interface Control Documents including hardware and software.
• Broad experience with TT&C, Command and Control, and data transport for space systems.
• Architect and guide federated SOA on private/hybrid cloud; oversee cloud resources and IaC deployments.
• Support maturation of DevSecOps pipelines and infrastructure as code deployments.
• Interface with cyber and DoD intelligence communities for mission assurance.
• Provide modeling and simulation support for space defense efforts.
• Lead analyses of alternatives and concept of operation studies.

Skills

U.S. Citizenship

Active TS/SCI clearance

CI polygraph

15+ years system analysis experience

Education

Master's degree in System Architecture-related discipline

Job description

Solutions Through Innovative Technologies, Inc. (STI-TEC) specializes in the delivery of professional business and information management services. STI-TEC offers government and commercial clients a comprehensive portfolio of services that identify, manage, distribute and improve business processes related to entities’ most valued resource, information. As a fast-growing solutions provider, established in 2000, total customer satisfaction has remained the cornerstone of our business. Our business model focuses on integrity, loyalty, and trust.

Position Overview

Space Systems Command (SSC), is the United States Space Force field command responsible for acquiring, developing, and delivering resilient capabilities to outpace emerging threats and protect our Nation’s strategic advantage in, from, and to space.

SSC plays a critical role in advancing the United States's space capabilities, delivering cutting-edge solutions to protect and enhance national security.

Join us and be part of the mission to shape the future of space and protect the assets that keep our nation secure.

Essential Job Function

• 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 laaS, 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.
• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• U.S. Citizen
• Active TS/SCI clearance/access or TS/SCI Eligible
• Current CI polygraph or willingness to take one
• Earned Masters 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 Qualifications

• 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

Compensation / Salary Range

STI-TECadheres to federal, state, and local regulations. This is a Full-Time, Salary, Exempt position. The following salary range is what we reasonably expect to pay but is contingent and subject to a variety of factors, including but not limited to years of experience, education, certification(s), training, specialized skills, responsibilities, etc.

Salary Range $180,000.00 - $210,000.000 Annual Salary

STI-TEC Offers a Competitive Benefits Package Including

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Short term/long term disability coverage
• Retirement savings – 401(k)
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Holiday leave
• Alternate work schedules (depending on work site)
• Flexible spending account options

Whether you’re an experienced professional, a veteran, a former military or civilian federal employee, or a recent graduate, STI-TEC has a career opportunity for you. Applicants selected may be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

STI-TEC is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. Employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, gender identity and sexual orientation.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected] or you may call us at 1+918.583.9900.

• This job posting is to identify potential candidates for positions in order to respond to a request for proposal. This job posting, including but not limited to, qualifications, duties, compensation and benefits, is subject to change based on the terms and conditions of the awarded contract and is contingent on STI-TEC being awarded the contract.