SAIC

Secure Systems Design Architect

SAIC • $120K — $150K *
Colorado Springs, CO 80918In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
2 months ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active TS/SCI security clearance
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field plus 9 years of relevant experience, or equivalent work experience
  • DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+)
  • 2+ years of experience in IT system design, with expertise in documentation
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Visio or comparable design software

Responsibilities

  • Draft and maintain system topology and authorization boundary documentation
  • Design system architectures compliant with cybersecurity policies
  • Serve as the primary architectural stakeholder for the NITES contract
  • Participate in the Change Advisory Board to assess proposed changes
  • Lead architectural consultations for the Enterprise Continuous Monitoring process
  • Translate security scanning findings into actionable design modifications
  • Guide working groups for HW/SW inventories and configuration management

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and training
  • Access to advanced technology and resources
  • Collaborative work environment with industry experts
  • Inclusive workplace culture promoting diversity
  • Engagement with meaningful defense and security projects
Full Job Description
Job Description

SAIC is seeking a highly qualified individual to lead the architectural design and modernization of secure and resilient systems for the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) and United States Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) (N&NC) IT environment. This role is critical to advancing the zero-trust posture of the N&NC IT environment and ensuring compliance with foundational cybersecurity policies.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Architectural Design and Documentation:
    • Draft and maintain system topology diagrams, server room rack and elevation diagrams, and authorization boundary documentation using tools such as Microsoft Visio and other CAD software.
    • Design system architectures compliant with cybersecurity policies, including DoDD 8500.01, DoDI 8510.01, DoDD 8140.01, and NIST SP800-53.
    • Serve as the primary architectural stakeholder for the NITES contract, providing essential design documentation such as system diagrams, data flow charts, hardware and software inventories.
  • Collaboration and Governance:
    • Participate actively in the Change Advisory Board, assessing the impact of proposed changes and communicating required artifacts.
    • Lead architectural consultations for the Enterprise Continuous Monitoring process, advising on design-level changes to address security findings.
    • Participates as a key member on the engineering and planning boards, serving as a central point of collaboration with the Risk Management Framework (RMF) team, system owners, network engineers, system administration, and virtualization teams to produce and refine all technical design documentation.
  • Technical Analysis and Modernization:
    • Translate findings from security scanning tools (e.g., ACAS, SCAP) into actionable design modifications.
    • Own and maintain the definitive master hardware (HW) and software (SW) inventories as core architectural artifacts, providing the official source of truth for all components within a system's authorization boundary for use in the Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS).
    • Drive modernization and innovation for the NITES program by contributing to solutions in IT service management, network modernization, automation, and cloud migration.
  • Stakeholder Engagement:
    • Guide working groups and teams for HW/SW inventories, configuration management changes, and other engineering efforts.
    • Provide regular status updates to both SAIC management and Government Service Owners.


Qualifications

Required:
  • Active TS/SCI security clearance.
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field plus 9 years of experience, or equivalent work experience in the Information Technology design field. Additional years of experience can be considered in lieu of a degree.
  • DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+).
  • 2+ years of experience in IT system design, with expertise in technical documentation.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Visio or comparable design software.

Desired:
  • Advanced security certification (e.g., CySA+, CASP+, CISSP).
  • Experience with Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) solutions and Network Monitoring Tools (SolarWinds, Stratosphere, Cisco ISE).
  • Experience with the certification of Cross Domain Solutions (CDS).
  • Knowledge of network appliances, virtualization platforms, and their security features.
  • Familiarity with DoD architecture frameworks (DoDAF) and the system acquisition lifecycle.


About SAIC

Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) is a technology integrator in the technical, engineering, intelligence, and enterprise information technology markets. SAIC has approximately 26,000 employees and operates in more than 70 countries. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Reston, Virginia. SAIC provides services to the U.S. government, including the Department of Defense, the intelligence community, and civilian agencies. The company also serves commercial customers in the healthcare, energy, and financial services sectors.
Learn more about SAIC
Size
26,000 employees
Market Cap
$6 billion
Industry
Information Technology
Net Income
$206 million
Founded
1969
5 Year Trend
+10.7%
Revenue
$6.8 billion
NASDAQ
SAIC
* Ladders Estimates

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