Senior Solutions Architect

About the position

We are seeking a highly skilled Solutions Architect with a comprehensive background in SIGINT and GEOINT architecture supporting Airborne Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Operations and Training. The Solutions Architect will have a background in Systems Engineering and military intelligence (Army 35T, 353T, or equivalent Air Force/Navy MOS) Architectures. The ideal candidate will leverage their experience with strategic SIGINT and GEOINT operations, to analyze, troubleshoot, and maintain mission-critical networks and systems supporting airborne intelligence platforms. This position will provide support to Government Processing, Exploitation, and Dissemination (PED) Operations in support of COCO Programs and will provide expertise for initial ingestion of data for remote sensor operation and PED training. The ideal candidate will also have demonstrated experience supporting the integration of new and novel sensors for experimentation, exercises and wargames.

Responsibilities

• Conduct network analysis and performance optimization in support of airborne SIGINT missions.
• Support the configuration, troubleshooting, and maintenance of IP-based tactical and airborne communication systems.
• Integrate SIGINT systems with ground and airborne platforms, ensuring interoperability across multi-domain operations.
• Provide Subject Matter Expertise in integrating both QRC and Program of Record SIGINT and GEOINT sensors into enterprise data processing systems, including virtualization of new systems.
• Support and make recommendations that may enhance AISR network architecture for effective collection and production of intelligence.
• Analyze and resolve hardware, software, and network issues in real-time operational environments.
• Provide technical support to mission planning, system testing, and post-mission data analysis.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including network diagrams, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and system configurations.
• Collaborate with joint service operators, engineers, and analysts to ensure seamless mission execution.

Requirements

• Prior service in the U.S. Army as a 35T (Military Intelligence Systems Maintainer/Integrator) or 353T (Intelligence Systems Technician), or equivalent Air Force (1D7X1A, 1N4X1) / Navy (CTN, IT) MOS.
• 5+ years of directly related experience supporting SIGINT systems, with a focus on airborne ISR platforms.
• Deep understanding of TCP/IP networking, encryption, secure communications, and data flow analysis.
• Experience working with RF, satellite communications (SATCOM), and tactical network infrastructure.
• Familiarity with tools such as Wireshark, SolarWinds, or similar network monitoring software.
• Active TS/SCI with a CI polygraph

Nice-to-haves

• Experience supporting programs such as ARTEMIS, ATHENA-S, ATHENA-R, Guardrail, RC-135, ARL, or similar airborne SIGINT and GEOINT platforms.
• Knowledge of geolocation techniques and collection operations.
• CompTIA Security+, CEH, or equivalent DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification.
• Experience working in joint and coalition environments.
• Experience working with NSA Net and TSB.