Systems Integration Architect, Lead

UICGS / Bowhead Family of Companies; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Bowhead Family of Companies seeks a Lead Systems Integration Architect to support the PICRD II contract in Colorado Springs, CO. You will lead governance, coordinate technical solutions, and ensure compatibility with HQ USSPACECOM infrastructure.

Responsibilities include developing CSIRs/PMI reports, overseeing design packages, and interfacing with USSPACECOM in broad forums to meet mission requirements and security guidelines. A Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, or CS from ABET/CAE.
• 6+ years of technical experience and DoD KSATs familiarity.
• Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Experience with system loading, configuration, backups, and troubleshooting.
• Proficiency with Ansible, Windows, VMware ESXi, UNIX/Linux, and Office 365.

Responsibilities

• Lead in governance processes and coordinate technical solutions for HQ USSPACECOM.
• Develop CSIRs/PMI reports and ensure documentation meets COR standards.
• Interface with USSPACECOM and stakeholders in working groups and meetings.
• Prepare technical solutions, cost estimates, and TCO data for approvals.
• Oversee service design packages for infrastructure, networks, and IT systems.

Skills

Security clearance

Technical leadership

Systems integration

Stakeholder coordination

Education

BS in Information Technology or related field

Tools

Ansible

Windows (7/10/11)

VMware ESXi

UNIX/Linux

Office 365

SharePoint admin

Job description

Bowhead seeks a Lead Systems Integration Architect to support our customer on the PICRD II contract in Colorado Springs, CO.

• Participate in J6 IT Governance processes.


• Assist the Government in receiving customer/user communication requirements using established processes and tools.


• Oversee development and coordinate technical solutions for requirements, ensuring compatibility within the HQ USSPACECOM infrastructure.


• Develop and maintain Communication and Information Systems Installation Records (CSIRs), Preventive Maintenance Inspection (PMI) reports.


• Ensure documentation meets the level agreed upon by the COR and the contractor.


• Provide information to the Government using databases and other tools as required by USSPACECOM processes.


• Develop technical solutions, cost estimates, total cost of ownership/operation data, POA&Ms, LCM inputs/changes, and recommendations. Interface with USSPACECOM and external stakeholders in working groups, technical exchange meetings, and other forums.


• Chair or co-chair meetings and working groups on behalf of government representatives as directed.


• Support examining mission requirements and assist in developing technical requirements for multi-level classification networks and releasable classification levels.


• Interact with customers/users to develop and review communication system requirements.


• Compare potential needs with existing infrastructure, identify shortfalls/excesses, integrate communication systems for interoperability.


• Oversee the development and review CR/TS documented in a service design package for solutions related to infrastructure, network, computer systems, software, finance, installation, outside agency coordination, information assurance, and compatibility assurance.


• Provide technical network and systems engineering expertise to document technical solutions in a service design package meeting customer requirements.


• Work within the J6 IT governance process to assist the Government in defining requirements, developing technical solutions, and work plans consistent with architectural and information system security guidelines.


• Develop local procedures for preparing and processing communication system requirements.


• Oversee technical solution coordination per the Government-approved communications requirements process, documented in a service design package. Monitor and inform the requesting organization of requirement status through design, implementation, and accreditation stages.


• Detail the impact on infrastructure, methods, and means of implementation, including system description, points of contact, implementation dates, hardware/software requirements, funding, and information classification.


• Determine available resources for equipment installation and maintenance.


• Include requirements in the project/implementation plan and coordinate logistics support, technical data, manpower, facilities, packaging, handling, storage, and transportation with appropriate agencies.


• Other duties as assigned.


• BS degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, or Computer Science from an ABET accredited or CAE designated institution fulfills the educational requirement.


• 6+ years of technical experience.


• Meets the Core and Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Tasks (KSATs) defined in the DoD Cyber Workforce Framework for Work Role 632 (NIST: SP-SYS-002).


• Experience performing system loading and (re)configuration, user account management, system backup and recovery, troubleshooting, removing, and replacing components and peripherals, installing software, operating systems and drivers.


• Experience with Ansible, Windows 7, Windows 2008, Windows 10, VMware ESXi v5 or later, and Windows 2012, LINUX, UNIX (including SUN, SGI, and PC variants), and Office 365. Experience providing Microsoft SharePoint administrative and management functions.


• Experience maintaining equipment operations through Preventative Maintenance Inspections (PMI) and repair schedules.

Must currently hold a Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility.

Certification Requirements:

• Required: CompTIA Security+


• Desired: FITSP-D, GCSA, GISF, SSCP.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds


• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time


• Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically

Targeted salary range is $130,000 to $140,000 annually based on qualifications and experience.

Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Bowhead considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and business considerations when extending an offer.