Network Security Solutions Architect

NETWORK SECURITY SOLUTIONS ARCHITECT

Role
We are seeking an experienced Solutions Architect to serve as the primary technical leader
and point of contact for supporting the United States Space Force with Cyberspatial's
Teleseer platform. This role is critical in integrating Teleseer's architecture across the
United States Space Force.


Skills and Expertise Needed
• In-O%ice Work Required: Job location is Colorado Springs, CO. In oFice work will
be required. International travel may be required several times per year to supervise
operations at secure customer sites.
• Experience: Strong expertise in Cybersecurity, infrastructure operations, and cloud
system administration. Ideally, this will be someone with familiarity and experience
with the Department of Defense and defense networks.
• Security Clearance: Must have or be able to attain a Top-Secret security clearance.
• Technical Expertise: Proficiency in a wide range of technologies, including
networking, cloud services, system administration, security, data integration, and
application development.
• Industry Standards and Compliance: Familiarity with industry regulations and
standards, especially for security and data privacy, which factor into solution
designs. Must be familiar with the DoD Risk Management Framework and
certification process.
• Networking Knowledge: Including hardware & logic to enable transport of large
datasets between secure sites.
• Communication Skills: Strong ability to convey technical concepts to non-
technical stakeholders, and to bridge business and technical perspectives.
• Problem Solving: Field-proven analytical skills to identify and resolve technical
challenges.
• Project and Resource Management: Tracking timelines and resources to ensure
alignment with Cyberspatial's program management timeline & goals.


Responsibilities
Solution Design and Architecture:
• Serve as the primary responsible point of contact for the United States Space Force.
• Collaborate with Cyberspatial's software development team to coordinate further
research and development and delivery of customer requirements.
• Define the overall structure and architecture of Teleseer into the customer
environment, ensuring they meet business and technical requirements.
, • Develop high-level design artifacts, such as architecture diagrams, data flow
diagrams, and integration points, to provide clear guidance for development teams.
• Track and advise on the latest advancements in cloud technologies, security
defenses, remote management, and infrastructure automation for each customer-
integrated solution. Balance functionality, security, scalability, and cost-
eFectiveness.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of infrastructure security, disaster
recovery, and continuity of operations planning.

Technical Leadership:
• Serve as the primary technical authority on projects, making key architectural
decisions and resolving technical challenges.
• Mentor and guide junior architects, engineers, and developers, ensuring alignment
with the overall design and best practices.
• Provide hands-on support when necessary, especially in complex areas of
implementation.

Stakeholder Collaboration:
• Collaborate closely with various stakeholders, including program managers, project
managers, and end-users to understand and translate customer requirements into
technical specifications.
• Act as a liaison between the customer’s technical stakeholders and our internal
engineering team, ensuring clarity in communication and expectations.
• Conduct regular meetings with stakeholders to discuss progress, address concerns,
and adjust the solution as needed.

Integration and Interoperability:
• Ensure the solution integrates smoothly with existing systems and infrastructure,
considering aspects like data flow, security, and API interactions.
• Design for interoperability, especially in environments involving multiple vendors,
legacy systems, or hybrid (cloud and on-premise) setups.

Risk Assessment and Mitigation:
• Identify potential technical risks early in the design and planning phase and develop
strategies to mitigate them.
• Design solutions with redundancy, resilience, and scalability in mind to ensure high
availability and fault tolerance.

Performance and Optimization:
• Ensure the architecture is optimized for performance, scalability, and reliability,
especially in high-demand and mission-critical environments.
• Continuously assess and refine the solution during the project lifecycle to address
performance bottlenecks or scalability issues as they arise.
,Documentation and Standards:
• Create detailed architecture and design documentation to serve as a reference for
the engineering team and future maintenance.
• Establish and enforce technical standards, best practices, and guidelines to
maintain consistency and quality across implementations.

Security and Compliance:
• Embed security best practices into the architecture from the outset, addressing
requirements such as data encryption, identity management, and access control.
• Ensure that the solution complies with relevant industry standards and regulations
(e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS) as applicable.

Quality Assurance and Testing Strategy:
• Work with QA teams to develop a comprehensive testing strategy that covers unit,
integration, performance, and security testing.
• Review test plans and results to ensure the solution meets quality standards before
deployment.

Cost Management:
• Design the solution with cost eFiciency in mind, especially for cloud-based or
resource-intensive deployments.
• Work with the program manager and business stakeholders to manage the project
budget, optimizing resource usage without compromising on quality.

Continuous Improvement:
• Gather feedback after deployment to assess the solution’s eFectiveness and
identify areas for future improvements.
• Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and new methodologies to
continuously enhance the architecture and bring innovation to solutions.

Role in Di)erent Stages of a Project
Pre-Sales and Proposal Phase:
• Engage in pre-sales activities to help craft and present solutions to potential clients,
often working with sales and business development teams.
• Prepare technical proposals and presentations that outline the solution
architecture, expected benefits, and feasibility.

Discovery and Planning Phase
• Participate in discovery sessions with stakeholders to understand business
requirements, technical limitations, and constraints.
, • Create high-level architecture and roadmap documents, outlining the vision and key
milestones of the solution.

Implementation Phase:
• Oversee the engineering and development teams to ensure that the solution is
implemented according to the approved architecture.
• Provide technical guidance and troubleshooting support as needed, especially for
complex or high-impact issues.

Deployment and Post-Deployment:
• Support the deployment of the solution into production, coordinating with
deployment engineers and operations teams.
• Conduct post-deployment reviews and work with the team to address any
performance, security, or usability issues.