Principal Solutions Architect
Intrepid Solutions and Services, LLC2 months ago
Ashburn, VA, USAStaff+
Base Salary
$190k - $225k/yr
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary architect for new secure communications solutions and projects.
- Gather customer mission, technical, and functional requirements and integrate them into the product development process.
- Lead requirements documentation, design alternatives, solution planning, bidding, pricing, and technical execution.
- Interface with government stakeholders, cybersecurity engineers, and system integrators to align architectures with DoD Enterprise infrastructure and Zero Trust principles.
- Design and integrate classified LAN, WAN, tactical communications, and secure network architectures across unclassified through Secret and above classification levels.
- Enforce RED/BLACK separation and ensure compliance with TEMPEST emission security standards.
- Integrate Type-1 cryptographic devices, Cross Domain Solutions, and IP-based secure audio/data switches.
- Architect hybrid transport solutions using SATCOM, cellular data, radios, MANET, and related technologies.
- Apply CNSSI 5000/5002, NIST 800-53, and ICD 705 requirements.
- Coordinate with Engineering on customer requirements, schedules, timelines, compliance, and delivery.
- Monitor regulatory compliance, anticipate project delays, and develop alternative action plans.
- Assist with recruiting project personnel, assigning duties, and establishing implementation schedules.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering required; a master's degree in Engineering or Business Administration is preferred.
- At least 5 years of experience in the Aerospace and Defense industry designing military-hardened IT systems.
- Hands-on electrical engineering experience.
- U.S. citizenship required.
- Ability to obtain a government security clearance required; Top Secret clearance preferred.
- Familiarity with TSG-6 TEMPEST RF Technology, networking technology, AWB-150B, EO 12114, MIL-HDBK-516C, MIL-HDBK-217Plus, MIL-HDBK-814, MIL-HDBK-344, Telcordia SR-332, MIL-HDBK-817, MIL-STD-1766C, MIL-STD-3100B, and MIL-STD-882E.
- Strong verbal and written communication, technical, conceptual, and financial skills.
- Ability to work variable hours as needed, remain stationary at a computer for extended periods, and occasionally move 5–40 pounds.
Benefits
- Hybrid schedule with regular on-site work at the Ashburn, Virginia headquarters and remote flexibility as agreed with management.
- Up to 50% travel for customer engagements and industry events, including occasional weekends.
- 401(k) with company matching.
- Dental, medical, vision, life, and disability insurance.
- Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options.
- Ancillary insurance offerings including hospital indemnity, accident, critical illness, and pet insurance.
- Paid time off and holiday pay.
- Base salary plus potential commission and/or performance-based bonus under the company incentive compensation plan.
Categories
Solutions Engineering
About Intrepid Solutions and Services, LLC
Intrepid Solutions and Services, LLC provides secure communications products and integration services for U.S. defense, intelligence, law-enforcement, and homeland-security customers. Now part of CIS Secure and headquartered in Ashburn, Virginia, it builds and supports secure telephones and computers, encrypted tactical communications, TEMPEST/TSG voice and video, COMSEC ancillary components, and VTC solutions. The company operates as a government contractor and systems integrator, delivering custom solutions and professional services across classified and contested environments.