IT Systems Architect 4

IT Systems Architect 4

nou Systems, Inc. (nSI) enables our customers by supplying products, services, and expertise with powerful, data driven insights that transform defense systems and improve capabilities.

The United States Space Force (USSF), Space Systems Command (SSC) is planning to modernize the Launch and Test Range Systems (LTRS) located at Space Launch Delta (SLD) 30 Western Range (WR) Vandenberg Space Force Base (SFB), California (CA) and SLD 45 Eastern Range (ER) Patrick SFB, Florida (FL). Modernization of the LTRS is required to realize the following USSF goals: Spaceport-level launch capacity of over 300 launches per year, range agility to sustain multiple space launches and tests daily, launch responsiveness with the ability to launch on demand, and cyber mission resilience to enable operations to continue in contested and hostile threat environments. 

We are pleased to announce the opening for a Senior IT Systems Architect who will join our Digital Transformation, Acquisition, Modernization, and Modification (DTAMM) Program in Vandenberg Space Force Base (SFB), Florida and become part of our rapidly growing technology company operating in missile defense, cybersecurity, test range modernization, biotechnology, and space control marketspaces. You will be part of our DTAMM team known for directly supporting the modernization of the Launch and Test Range Systems located at SLD 30 WR and SLD 45 ER.  Work is expected to be primarily done via Telework in reasonable proximity to the Vandenberg Space Force Base to enable on-site customer meetings and local team tag-up meetings as required.

Responsibilities: 

• You will support the development of an enterprise strategy to accomplish USSF goals at SLD 30 WR and SLD 45 ER, translate the enterprise strategy into future enterprise system design/architecture, and develop a transition plan (i.e., roadmap) to move from the existing architecture to the future architecture.
• You will research and advise on the selection of technologies to include within the enterprise architecture.
• Designs, develops, and maintains current and future views and data describing the enterprise architecture.
• You will interact at a variety of points within the enterprises governance process to assist in implementation of the transition plan, to include organizational strategy development, capital planning and investment control, portfolio and project management, systems development, and operations.
• You will provide oversight for the development and maintenance of quality programs, systems, processes and procedures to ensure enterprise architecture policy compliance or to improve the enterprise architecture. 
• You will work with the DTAMM Program Manager, systems engineering, software, and hardware engineering team to implement approved modernization efforts within specified performance, cost, and schedule objectives to ensure a seamless transition of new technologies into the ranges.
• Provides technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors. Solutions are imaginative, thorough, practicable and consistent with organization objectives.

Basic Qualifications:

• You must have a PhD or JD and four (4) years or more; master’s and seven (7) years or more experience; bachelor’s and nine (9) years or more experience; or fifteen (15) years or more experience in lieu of degree in a technical field such as Engineering.
• You must possess or can obtain an active Secret clearance. 
• You must be a U.S. citizen to be eligible for this position.

Lacking any one of these disqualifies you from this job. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience designing and implementing information technology (IT) systems and networks within the DoD.
• Experience designing and implementing IT systems and networks utilizing NIST’s Risk Management Framework (RMF).
• Knowledge of the Eastern and Western range networks, instrumentation, capabilities, and technologies.
• Experience developing roadmaps to transform legacy systems into a modern digital environment / executing digital transformation.
• Experience in performing trade studies and analyses of alternatives to enhance enterprise capabilities.
• Ability to lead the analysis of user / mission needs and existing system capabilities and identify gaps.
• Capability to apply innovative techniques in investigating solutions to system gaps, test needs or problems.
• Capability to work independently, participate on teams and lead a task, project or team while requiring minimal guidance and direction from more senior level staff.
• Demonstrated capability, across multiple programs, to develop technology modernization plans and manage from concept to implementation.
• Experience effectively communicating at senior levels within an organization and meeting with stakeholders to formulate, review, and execute technical plans and produce deliverable items.

nou (pronounced ‘new’) Systems:

Since its founding in 2012, nou Systems has built a reputation for excellence in innovative engineering, prototype development, and technical and professional services in multiple markets, including missile defense, cybersecurity, test range modernization, and space control. Our diverse and highly skilled team delivers state-of-the-art products from concepts and prototypes to fully developed and integrated solutions.

We offer significant advancement and personal career development opportunities within our dynamic high-tech company. Our culture is firmly established in treating our employees like family. 

Benefits of working at nSI:

nou Systems, Inc. offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and diverse benefits that reflect our company culture of service, excellence, and a supportive work environment. Benefits may vary based on status but the majority of our positions include the following:

• Competitive Wages*
• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Medical plan with Health Savings Account eligibility
• Company-funded Life, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Personal Time Off, Vacation, and Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Norton LifeLock 
• Tuition Reimbursement 
• Personal Development, Technical Learning Opportunities, & Lunch-n-Learns
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

*Final compensation for this position is determined by a variety of factors, such as a candidate’s relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location.

nSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Employment opportunities at nSI are based upon a candidate’s qualifications and capabilities to perform the essential functions of a particular job and are free from discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit www.nou-systems.com/workingatnou. U.S. citizenship is required for most positions.