System Infrastructure Architect

Auria is looking to hire a System Infrastructure Architect to join our team and support the Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) program in Colorado Springs, CO.

The selected Staff Engineer Systems Architect will be part of an integrated team tasked with developing and maintaining the physical, functional, and technical baselines necessary to describe the desired capabilities of an evolving Ballistic Missile Defense Systems (BMDS) / Battle Management, Command & Control, and Communications (C2BMC) system. The selected candidate will be a self-starter with strong attention to detail with excellent writing and speaking skills and will lead projects / functional groups and interface with internal and external customers regularly.

Essential Functions:

• Produce CAMEO and Visio diagrams and other engineering products to communicate designs to the rest of the engineering team and taking those products through internal and customer reviews.
• Designing production environments and lab modifications to support operations, test, and development needs across a geographically separated team using multiple security levels.
• Will work with other Subject Matter Experts on the team to align solutions with different aspects of the program. Champion design patterns, trades, and implementation across the program.
• Provide designs for assured, efficient BMDS communications, facilitating reconfigurability, network management/monitoring, and information assurance.
• Developing Bills of Material and performing Analysis of Alternatives for competing solutions to capability needs
• Investigation and adaptation of emerging technologies to apply to program.
• Reports to the Global Lead Architect and Deputy for tasking and guidance.

Basic Qualifications:

Please note your updated security clearance and IAT/relevant certifications on your resume, if applicable.

• Bachelors of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline from an accredited university and 12 years of experience OR Masters of Science degree in a STEM discipline with 10 years of experience; OR PhD in a STEM discipline with 7 years of experience.
• Applicants must have a current active in-scope U.S. Government DoD issued Top Secret security clearance at the time of application and which is required to start; and the ability to obtain and maintain SCI clearance on program.
• Ability to adapt new network technology and design patterns for application to the BMDS Command & Control, Battle Management, and Communications system to include software-defined networking concepts.
• Skills should include network engineering expertise in logical link layering, Ethernet, WAN, switches, routers (including software routers), and firewalls.
• A strong understanding of DMZ, OSPF, BGP, LDAP, Spine Leaf configurations, Band Management, Cabling classification standards, SWAP-C, virtual route forwarding, and TEMPEST.
• Experience and knowledge of virtualization methodologies and tools, and management and design of local private cloud instances to include tenant hosting
• Experience integrating COTS elements into a large enterprise with an understanding of cyber patching strategies and risk-based product selection
• Experience with and knowledge of network encryption devices and methodologies
• Experience with Cyber System Accreditation packages
• Experience with Cross Domain transfer solutions and implementation patterns and design of multi-security level enterprise systems
• Experience with DevSecOps development patterns and how infrastructure supports that development methodology
• Ability and willingness to travel 10% to support business needs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current active in-scope TS/SCI clearance at the start is highly preferred.
• Experience with national missile defense or early warning system capabilities, e.g., C2BMC or other missile defense systems, sensors, or effectors.
• Experience with command-and-control systems.
• Knowledge of Space Domain Awareness mission areas.

Salary Range:The salary offered will be based on the selected candidate’s qualifications - skills, education & experience - and the position level ($153,000 - $170,000).

About Auria

Auria is a provider of solutions and software in support of complex Space, National Security, and Cyber missions of federal, international, and commercial customers. Headquartered in Colorado Springs, CO and with operations in Boulder, CO, Washington, DC, Huntsville, AL, Albuquerque, NM, Ogden, UT, and San Diego, CA, our success is built on the excellence of diverse teams advancing innovative systems and operational software to strengthen our customers’ superiority in Space. With a distinguished track record and a spirit of relentless pursuit, we set the pace for progress and execute every mission with the utmost precision.

When you join Auria as a full-time employee, you get many benefits which include:

• Generous PTO package with yearly tenure increases
• Flex time policy providing you the flexibility needed
• 11 Company-Paid Holidays per year
• Up to 4% match on 401(k) employee contributions, employer and employee contributions immediately vested
• Tuition and Certification Fee Assistance
• Low-cost medical plans that include company-sponsored HSA
• No-cost life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• And much more!

Auria is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.