Apogee Engineering
Systems Architect
Apogee Engineering, Fort George Meade, Maryland, United States,
Description
Apogee is actively seeking a full-time
Senior Systems Architect
supporting US Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) NC3 Enterprise Center (NEC) Systems Engineering and Integration (SE&I) at
Ft. Meade, MD .The SE&I Division serves as the principal enterprise systems engineering, enterprise architecture, and technical authority for the NC3 Enterprise within the Department of Defense. As the lead NC3 Systems Engineering and Integration (SE&I) arm of the NC3 Enterprise Center, the division applies and remains up to date on systems engineering best practices and translates mission and operational requirements into appropriate technical specifications and solutions. SE&I also has the responsibility to apply established standards, and, when necessary, develop new standards, to ensure seamless interoperability across the NC3 enterprise. The SE&I is comprised of 3 branches:Enterprise Sustainment & EvolutionEnterprise Performance & CapabilitiesEnterprise Mission Management
Why work with us?Apogee Engineering, LLC is a provider of research, engineering, operations, software, cyber, intel, training, technical services, financial and administrative expertise across an array of DOD and Federal Civilian customers. Our company was founded on the commitment of making a positive difference for our customers and our people. Apogee's culture is infused with integrity and a passion for excellence, which has propelled us into the ranks of an elite small business company. Apogee is known for an unwavering dedication to our client's success, a warm and employee-centric work environment, and an enthusiasm to provide the right solution at the right time.What you will be doing:Collaborating with information engineers to establish system information requirements for NC3 enterprise-wide or large-scale information systems.Responsible for the production of quality architecture documents/artifacts leveraging the Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DODAF) and/or The Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF)Designing NC3 architecture to include the software, hardware, and communications to support the total requirements as well as provide for present and future cross-functional requirements and interfacesEvaluating problems of workflows, organization, and planning and developing appropriate corrective actionIncorporating reference models and profiles of standards into specifications for Information Management solutionsAssess the NLCC/NC3 architecture using computer simulations and models to evaluate how well communications work in a benign and stressed nuclear environment; generate reports and briefs using the results
Minimum Requirements:
Citizenship:
Must be a US citizenClearance:
Must have an active TS w/SCI eligibilityEducation:
BS or BA in engineering, computer science, or educational equivalentYears of experience:
10 years' experience in systems architecture, establishing requirements, design, and ensuring interoperability for information management systems or enterprises with:
Experience with Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) and International Standards Organization (ISO) reference models, and profiles of standards such as the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) Open Systems Environment (OSE) reference model, as they apply to the implementation and specification of Information Management (IM) solution of the application platform across the application program interface (API), and the external environment/software applicationExperience with establishing system information requirements in developing enterprise-wide or large-scale information systems. Designing architectures to include the software, hardware, and communications to support the total requirements and provide for present and future cross-functional requirements and interfaces. Evaluating problems of workflows, organization, and planning and developing appropriate corrective actionAbility to work well within a team and to execute tasks independentlyStrong written and oral communication skillsStrong command of MS Office suite tools, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and VisioExperience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools such as Cameo, MagicDraw, and Sparx EARelevant experience with NC3 Enterprise Center (NEC) or equivalent relevant experience at the Joint Staff, Service Headquarters, or Combatant Command level
Preferred Requirements:
Certifications:
Enterprise Architecture Certification desiredTOGAF and DODAF Certifications desired
Education:
Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or similar technical fieldYears of experience:
3+ years supporting USSTRATCOM weapon systems and/or capabilities desired
Benefits:
Apogee offers two medical plans, a high deductible health plan with an HSA and HRA and a traditional POS plan with co-pays, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, PTO, paid holidays, parental, military, and jury duty paid leaves. Regular part-time employees scheduled for twenty-four or more hours per work week are eligible for benefits on a pro-rated basis.
The base pay for this position ranges from
$150,000 to $220,00 0 across the U.S. There is a different range applicable for specific work locations. Base pay is based on a number of factors and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, experience, skills, abilities, training, and education.
QualificationsBehaviors
Dedicated - Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrityInnovative - Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinkingMotivations
Goal Completion - Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasksAbility to Make an Impact - Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organizationEducation
High School (preferred)
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Apogee is actively seeking a full-time
Senior Systems Architect
supporting US Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) NC3 Enterprise Center (NEC) Systems Engineering and Integration (SE&I) at
Ft. Meade, MD .The SE&I Division serves as the principal enterprise systems engineering, enterprise architecture, and technical authority for the NC3 Enterprise within the Department of Defense. As the lead NC3 Systems Engineering and Integration (SE&I) arm of the NC3 Enterprise Center, the division applies and remains up to date on systems engineering best practices and translates mission and operational requirements into appropriate technical specifications and solutions. SE&I also has the responsibility to apply established standards, and, when necessary, develop new standards, to ensure seamless interoperability across the NC3 enterprise. The SE&I is comprised of 3 branches:Enterprise Sustainment & EvolutionEnterprise Performance & CapabilitiesEnterprise Mission Management
Why work with us?Apogee Engineering, LLC is a provider of research, engineering, operations, software, cyber, intel, training, technical services, financial and administrative expertise across an array of DOD and Federal Civilian customers. Our company was founded on the commitment of making a positive difference for our customers and our people. Apogee's culture is infused with integrity and a passion for excellence, which has propelled us into the ranks of an elite small business company. Apogee is known for an unwavering dedication to our client's success, a warm and employee-centric work environment, and an enthusiasm to provide the right solution at the right time.What you will be doing:Collaborating with information engineers to establish system information requirements for NC3 enterprise-wide or large-scale information systems.Responsible for the production of quality architecture documents/artifacts leveraging the Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DODAF) and/or The Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF)Designing NC3 architecture to include the software, hardware, and communications to support the total requirements as well as provide for present and future cross-functional requirements and interfacesEvaluating problems of workflows, organization, and planning and developing appropriate corrective actionIncorporating reference models and profiles of standards into specifications for Information Management solutionsAssess the NLCC/NC3 architecture using computer simulations and models to evaluate how well communications work in a benign and stressed nuclear environment; generate reports and briefs using the results
Minimum Requirements:
Citizenship:
Must be a US citizenClearance:
Must have an active TS w/SCI eligibilityEducation:
BS or BA in engineering, computer science, or educational equivalentYears of experience:
10 years' experience in systems architecture, establishing requirements, design, and ensuring interoperability for information management systems or enterprises with:
Experience with Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) and International Standards Organization (ISO) reference models, and profiles of standards such as the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) Open Systems Environment (OSE) reference model, as they apply to the implementation and specification of Information Management (IM) solution of the application platform across the application program interface (API), and the external environment/software applicationExperience with establishing system information requirements in developing enterprise-wide or large-scale information systems. Designing architectures to include the software, hardware, and communications to support the total requirements and provide for present and future cross-functional requirements and interfaces. Evaluating problems of workflows, organization, and planning and developing appropriate corrective actionAbility to work well within a team and to execute tasks independentlyStrong written and oral communication skillsStrong command of MS Office suite tools, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and VisioExperience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools such as Cameo, MagicDraw, and Sparx EARelevant experience with NC3 Enterprise Center (NEC) or equivalent relevant experience at the Joint Staff, Service Headquarters, or Combatant Command level
Preferred Requirements:
Certifications:
Enterprise Architecture Certification desiredTOGAF and DODAF Certifications desired
Education:
Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or similar technical fieldYears of experience:
3+ years supporting USSTRATCOM weapon systems and/or capabilities desired
Benefits:
Apogee offers two medical plans, a high deductible health plan with an HSA and HRA and a traditional POS plan with co-pays, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, PTO, paid holidays, parental, military, and jury duty paid leaves. Regular part-time employees scheduled for twenty-four or more hours per work week are eligible for benefits on a pro-rated basis.
The base pay for this position ranges from
$150,000 to $220,00 0 across the U.S. There is a different range applicable for specific work locations. Base pay is based on a number of factors and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, experience, skills, abilities, training, and education.
QualificationsBehaviors
Dedicated - Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrityInnovative - Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinkingMotivations
Goal Completion - Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasksAbility to Make an Impact - Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organizationEducation
High School (preferred)
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)