TS/SCI Infrastructure Architect

Required Skills & Experience

• Active TS/SCI security clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years supporting DoD acquisition programs, including ACAT III or larger programs.
• Strong understanding of DoD and Air Force acquisition and sustainment processes.
• Experience designing and supporting enterprise network architectures, firewalls, gateways, domain services, and secure communications environments.
• Ability to develop technical architecture products and system documentation for complex cyber and networking environments.
• Experience supporting highly available, high-performance, and secure infrastructure solutions.
• Active CCNA or CCNP certification.

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

• Master's degree in a related technical discipline.
• 10+ years supporting acquisition and sustainment programs across multiple phases of the system lifecycle.
• Experience supporting cyber mission systems, defensive cyber operations, or enterprise cybersecurity programs.
• Knowledge of cloud technologies, enterprise infrastructure modernization, and secure network architecture.
• Experience supporting Cyberspace Weapon Systems or similar large-scale cyber defense and monitoring platforms.
• CISSP-ISSAP or other advanced cybersecurity architecture certification.
• Experience providing architectural guidance within Air Force, AFLCMC, or other DoD program offices.

Job Description

• Design and evaluate secure network, cloud, and infrastructure architectures that support cyber mission and enterprise-level systems.
• Provide technical leadership for network modernization, system upgrades, and infrastructure roadmaps to support future operational requirements.
• Develop and maintain architecture artifacts, technical baselines, and network designs using DoDAF and other engineering frameworks.
• Analyze network performance characteristics such as latency, throughput, reliability, and security to optimize system performance.
• Assess existing hardware, software, and network environments and recommend modernization strategies to improve capability and sustainment.
• Support acquisition and sustainment activities by applying Air Force and DoD engineering processes throughout the system lifecycle.
• Collaborate with Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), including engineering, cybersecurity, logistics, and program management personnel to develop technical solutions and resolve complex challenges.
• Provide technical recommendations, risk assessments, and alternative courses of action directly to program leadership.
• Support rapid response engineering efforts requiring coordination between operational stakeholders, acquisition teams, and mission users.
• Develop technical documentation, architecture products, briefings, implementation plans, and engineering analyses in support of program objectives.