Secure Systems Design Architect

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, US • Posted 3 hours ago • Updated 3 hours ago

Full Time

On-site

USD $120,001.00 - 160,000.00 per year

SAIC

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Skills

IT Security
Aerospace
Regulatory Compliance
Architectural Design
Cyber Security
NIST SP 800 Series
Design Documentation
Data Flow
Continuous Monitoring
Collaboration
Risk Management Framework
RMF
System Administration
Technical Drafting
Documentation
Technical Analysis
SCAP
Computer Hardware
Authorization
eMASS
Innovation
IT Service Management
Cloud Computing
Migration
Stakeholder Engagement
Configuration Management
Management
Security Clearance
Security+
Systems Design
Technical Writing
Microsoft Visio
Design Software
CISSP
Event Management
SIEM
Network Monitoring
SolarWinds
Cisco
ISE
Network
Virtualization
DoD
DoDAF
Acquisition
Information Technology
Systems Engineering
FOCUS

Summary

Job ID: 2601139

Location: COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, US

Date Posted: 2026-02-05

Category: Information Technology

Subcategory: IT Security Administrator

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time

Minimum Clearance Required: TS/SCI

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None

Potential for Remote Work: No

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.

Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

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Dice Id: 10111346
Position Id: 2601139
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Company Info

About SAIC

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500 mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian and intelligence markets include secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 24,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

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