Ground Data Networks (GDN) and Cyber & Network Defense (CND) Architect
Core
Architecting next-generation Ground Data Networks (GDN) and Cyber & Network Defense (CND) systems to support U.S. dominance in space and enable joint warfighter operations.
Role type
Sr. Project Engineer – Enterprise Systems Engineering (Architect)
Builds
Resilient GDN and CND force design products and future space architectures for defense, civil, and commercial customers.
Domain
National Security Space (NSS) / Space Systems Engineering / Cyber Defense
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
enterprise-scale network operations, cyber security, systems engineering and development, formal analysis/optimization of large scale enterprise network performance and protection, space sensing systems development, network/cyber systems acquisition, operations analysis, program management, commercial cloud provisioning/deployment, security operations center management, space-based communications systems, defense-in-depth principles, cyber defense frameworks, systems security best-practices, leading technical analyses, translating complex technical concepts
Preferred skills
modeling, simulation, and analysis, creating and leading technical studies teams, Agile, DevSecOps, digital engineering, Model Based Systems Engineering, national space architectures, interfacing with senior government leadership
Technologies
enterprise networks, cyber security tools, space-based communications systems, commercial cloud platforms, Model Based Systems Engineering tools
Responsibilities
Guide cutting-edge space capabilities development for the Space Warfighting Analysis Center, spearhead development of future space architectures, guide government leadership on technical approaches and mission architectures, lead analytical efforts to define battlefield requirements, plan and manage interdisciplinary teams, collaborate with interagency and military communities, communicate findings to senior leadership
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic leadership
