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Network Architect and Integration Lead (SDIN)

Apogee Engineering

Colorado Springs, CO · HybridFull-time$120–150K/yrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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Compensation
$120–150K/yr
Location
Colorado Springs, COHybrid
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Secret clearance, requiredBachelor's degree, required

Job overview

The Network Architect and Integration Lead supports the U.S. Space Force by bridging and synchronizing SDIN and meshONE-T networking programs. The role advises mission partners on network capabilities and interconnection frameworks, defines technical requirements and cross-network efficiencies, and guides stakeholders through cybersecurity compliance. It is a full-time hybrid opportunity at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado, requiring U.S. citizenship, a Secret clearance, a relevant bachelor’s degree, and at least seven years of network engineering or architecture experience.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Network Engineering, requiredNetwork Architecture, requiredSDIN, requiredClient Consulting, requiredMicrosoft Teams, requiredTechnical Briefings, requiredTechnical Blueprint Authoring, requiredOnboarding Guide Authoring, requiredEnterprise Networking, requiredNetworking Protocols, requiredExecutive Communication, requiredTechnical Translation, requiredmeshONE-T, nice to haveClassified Network Architecture, nice to haveSystems Engineering, nice to haveCross-Domain Solutions, nice to haveRisk Management Framework, nice to haveNIST Standards, nice to haveVerbal Communication, nice to haveWritten Communication, nice to have

Qualifications

U.S. Citizenship, requiredSecret Clearance, requiredBachelor's in Relevant Discipline, required7+ Years Network Experience, required

Full job description

Network Architect and Integration Lead (SDIN) Location US-CO-Colorado Springs ID 2026-2204 Category Information Technology Position Type Regular Full-Time Remote No Overview Are you looking for an opportunity to combine your technical skills with big-picture thinking to make an impact on U.S. Space Force capabilities for the warfighter? You understand your customer's environment and how to develop the right systems for their mission. Your ability to translate real-world needs into technical specifications makes you an integral part of delivering a customer-focused engineering solution. As an Integrator on our team, you'll support the U.S. Space Force to develop, rapidly deploy, and integrate the next generation of resilient space, ground, and user capabilities across the space enterprise to deter attacks and provide critical information to our warfighters to defeat our enemies in battle. Your customer will trust you to not only architect, engineer, integrate, test, and deploy these systems, but also identify areas requiring urgent mitigation up front and early to develop this system with advanced technology solutions. This is a full-time opportunity located at Peterson Space Force Base, CO Responsibilities - Provide Network Integration leadership and program management in support of enterprise reviews and governance boards, as well as analyze problems, develop technical reports, make recommendations, and work with government and corporate executive leaders and stakeholders to implement recommended solutions. Join our team and be a part of transforming the U.S. Space Force to accelerate its outcomes. - The SDIN Integrator is a critical role designed to bridge, advance, and synchronize two distinct networking programs. Each network meets unique operational requirements. - Serve as the primary advisor and technical liaison, helping internal programs and external Mission Partners evaluate network capabilities, choose the appropriate solution for their mission, and develop robust interconnection frameworks between both networks. - Map underlying technology, costing models, onboarding timelines, team structures, and operational frameworks. - Map underlying technology, costing models, onboarding timelines, team structures, and operational frameworks. Define technical requirements, operational limitations, cost-benefit analyses, and cross-network efficiencies between SDIN and meshONE-T. - Navigate cybersecurity compliance: - Ensure all interconnected architectures meet stringent risk management and authorization boundaries. Lead cross-functional technical discussions between the SDIN and meshONE-T design and engineering teams. - Translate complex network capabilities, dependencies, and constraints, including bandwidth, costs, and deployment scheduling, into clear guidance for technical and non-technical stakeholders. Qualifications Minimum Experience: Citizenship: Must be a US citizen Clearance: Must possess and maintain a Secret ClearanceEducation: Bachelor's degree in a relevant disciplineYears of Experience: Minimum of 7 years of experience with network engineering or network architecture, including: - Technical experience with SDIN is a must - Experience advising or consulting clients on network solutions - Experience leading high-stakes briefings via Microsoft Teams - Experience authoring clear, concise technical blueprints, onboarding guides, and executive summaries - Knowledge of enterprise networking principles, protocols, and architecture - Ability to interact, brief, and build consensus at the executive leadership level - Ability to translate highly technical data into simple, actionable concepts Preferred Qualifications: Additional Experience: - meshONE-T networks - Experience with architecting classified networks - Experience in network architecture, systems engineer ng, or cross-domain solutions - Knowledge of Risk Management Framework (RMF) and NIST standards - Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills Additional Information Location: Peterson Space Force Base, CO On-site/Hybrid/Remote: Hybrid Travel: 10% Pay Range USD $120,000.00 - USD $150,000.00 /Yr. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities Apply at: https://ipc.us/t/586AFC70419E408B.

How this job compares

Set against the 515 open Network Architect jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$120–150K/yr
  • US median$139–207K/yr400 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $135K, is 25% below the US median midpoint ($180K) — in the lowest quarter of Network Architect salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 22 open Network Architect jobs in Colorado and 515 across the US. 13% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Colorado
Experience
This posting asks for at least 7 years of experience; Network Architect postings that state a minimum ask for 10 years at the median (468 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 224 of the 515 open Network Architect jobs (43%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 10, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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