Systems Integration Architect, Lead

About the role

Lead Systems Integration Architect supporting the PICRD II contract in Colorado Springs, CO. Responsibilities include participating in J6 IT Governance processes, assisting the Government with customer/user communication requirements, and overseeing the development and coordination of technical solutions to ensure compatibility within the HQ USSPACECOM infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Communication and Information Systems Installation Records (CSIRs) and Preventive Maintenance Inspection (PMI) reports, ensuring documentation meets agreed-upon standards.
• Provide information to the Government using databases and 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 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 needs with existing infrastructure to identify shortfalls/excesses and ensure interoperability.
• Oversee the development and review of CR/TS documented in service design packages 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 solutions in service design packages that meet customer requirements.
• Work within the J6 IT governance process to assist the Government in defining requirements, developing technical solutions, and creating 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 project/implementation plans and coordinate logistics support with appropriate agencies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• BS degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, or Computer Science from an ABET-accredited or CAE-designated institution.
• 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 with system loading and (re)configuration, user account management, system backup and recovery, troubleshooting, removing/replacing components and peripherals, installing software, operating systems, and drivers.
• Experience with Ansible, Windows 7, Windows 2008, Windows 10, VMware ESXi v5 or later, 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.

Qualifications

• Required: CompTIA Security+ certification.
• Desired: FITSP-D, GCSA, GISF, SSCP certifications.

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.

Pay

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