Principal Cross Domain Solution (CDS) Architect

Omitron is seeking a highly qualified and self-motivated Principal Cross Domain Solution (CDS) Architect to support the US Space Force (USSF) Space Systems Command SPARTAN program. This position can be based in Colorado Springs, CO, or performed remotely, with travel of up to 25%. This individual will be the senior technical authority for CDS architecture on the program, designing and solutioning new CDS requirements from the initial mission partner request through deployment and accreditation. They will serve as a technical advisor to the CDS delivery team and provide hands-on support wherever the team needs it, including guard and diode configuration, data flow design, test planning, systems engineering, and Risk Management Framework (RMF) support. This individual will also help shape CDS solutions and proposals for new USSF and Department of Defense (DoD) customers. The position works alongside the CDS Lead, schema developers, and the program cybersecurity team, and reports to the SPARTAN Program Management Office. Join our team and help deliver secure cross-domain capability to the warfighter with Omitron and the US Space Force.

Responsibilities:

• Architecting CDS solutions for new mission requirements, including data flow design, guard and diode selection, filtering and validation rules, throughput sizing, and site integration.
• Leading technical solutioning for new CDS requests from Government stakeholders, including technical approaches, rough order of magnitude (ROM) estimates, and implementation plans.
• Serving as technical advisor to the CDS Lead and development team on guard configuration, Data Format Description Language (DFDL) schema design, data broker integration, and deployment practices.
• Installing, configuring, and troubleshooting CDS hardware and software in lab and operational environments, including guards, data diodes, and orchestration components.
• Decomposing mission partner needs into system requirements, Interface Control Documents (ICDs), and data flow specifications.
• Leading mission partner onboarding, including requirements capture, interface definition, and test coordination.
• Developing and reviewing test plans and procedures for functional, performance, and throughput testing of CDS data flows.
• Supporting the cybersecurity team with CDS-specific RMF artifacts, security architecture documentation, and preparation for CDS security assessments.
• Supporting capture and proposal efforts with technical solutions, white papers, and briefings for new CDS opportunities.
• Briefing Government stakeholders on CDS architecture, status, and technical risks.
• Filling technical gaps across the team as program needs change.

Minimum Requirements:

• US Citizenship required
• Security Clearance: Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline from an accredited college or university
• Experience: 10+ years of relevant experience in cybersecurity, cross domain solutions, or secure systems engineering, including:
• 5+ years of hands-on experience designing, deploying, and configuring CDSs in DoD or Intelligence Community environments
• Hands-on experience with the BAE Systems XTS Guard product family, including XTS Guard 7
• Working knowledge of National Security Agency (NSA) Raise-the-Bar requirements and the National Cross Domain Strategy and Management Office (NCDSMO) Baseline
• Experience taking cross domain systems through RMF assessment and authorization, including Authority to Operate (ATO)
• Experience with structured message formats and data validation (XML, JSON, XSD, and DFDL)
• Working knowledge of Linux system administration and network fundamentals
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including briefing senior Government stakeholders
• Certifications: Security+ at minimum

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience:
• Data diodes and both high-to-low and low-to-high transfer architectures
• Apache NiFi or similar data flow and orchestration tools
• Other NCDSMO Baseline guard products
• Systems engineering across the full lifecycle
• Cloud-connected cross-domain architectures, such as AWS GovCloud
• USSF mission data and space domain awareness operations
• Capture, proposals, or customer-facing solution development
• Agile or DevSecOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
• Certifications: CISSP-ISSAP or CISSP-ISSEP; INCOSE ASEP or CSEP is a plus

Compensation and Benefits:

The salary range for this role is $190,000 to $230,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, education, technical expertise, certifications, security clearance, geographic location, internal equity, market conditions, contract requirements, and other factors.

Benefits include:

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• HSA or FSA accounts
• Company paid ST/LT Disability and AD&D insurance
• Paid Federal Holidays
• Paid Vacation Leave and Sick Leave
• Parental Leave
• 401k with company match
• Supplemental Insurance options like AFLAC
• Professional Development Reimbursement
• Voluntary Life Insurance

Company Overview:

Omitron is an Aerospace Engineering and Information Technology small business firm headquartered in Beltsville, Maryland, with a field office located in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Since 1984, Omitron has provided excellence in engineering services and product development to government and industry customers for both civilian and military aerospace programs. Omitron recognizes that outstanding people are the key to our success. Our goal is to select highly qualified and motivated individuals and provide them with an environment necessary to stimulate and nurture engineering and business objectives. Omitron offers its employees competitive salaries, a full benefits package, and excellent career growth opportunities. We welcome talented professionals who wish to take advantage of the opportunities we offer. At Omitron, we believe that a workplace that fosters innovation and collaboration will be a successful one. We are committed to attracting, developing, and retaining top talent from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. Per Title VII, our hiring decisions are made based on qualifications, skills, and experience, in accordance with our commitment to equal opportunity employment and nondiscrimination policies. We welcome all individuals who share our passion for excellence and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. We also support a workplace where every employee feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their best work. Our workplace initiatives are open to all and designed to create a culture of belonging for everyone. E-Verify Participation.