Apogee is actively seeking a full-time Systems Architect supporting US Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) NC3 Enterprise Center (NEC) Systems Engineering and Integration (SE&I) at Ft. Meade, MD.

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.
• 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 interfaces.
• Evaluating problems of workflows, organization, and planning and developing appropriate corrective action.
• Incorporating reference models and profiles of standards into specifications for Information Management solutions.
• Provide system engineering expertise to evaluate and ensure upgrades, integration, test, transformation efforts of NC3/NLCC systems and sub-components are executed as planned.
• Assess the NC3/National Leadership Command Capability (NLCC) systems and sub-component’s ability meet the mission requirements and operate as designed.
• Assess 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.
• Conduct mission engineering studies to guide decisions focused on the end-to-end mission to identify new or enhanced capabilities and provide impacts of performance levels on NC3 system of systems.
• Documenting the action of the study (i.e. TOR), recommending (and coordinating with) study participants, setting up and facilitating meeting, defining timeline and deliverables.

What you will need:

• Security Clearance Required – Top Secret w/ SCI Eligibility 
• One of the following education/experience combinations:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or similar technical field plus 5 years’ relevant experience in systems architecture, including establishing requirements, design, and ensuring interoperability for information management systems or enterprises, OR
  • 11 years relevant experience in lieu of degree, including 5 years' experience in systems architecture, including establishing requirements, design, and ensuring interoperability for information management systems or enterprises 
• Working knowledge of International Standards Organization (ISO) and Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) reference models
• Ability to work well within a team and to execute tasks independently
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong command of MS Office suite tools, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• NC3 experience (desired)

Benefits:

• Apogee offers two medical plans, a high deductible health plan with a 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. 
•  This position is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus. 
• The base pay for this position ranges from $93,000 to $154,000 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.