Chief Architect

Chief Architect

LOCATION: Boulder, CO

JOB STATUS: Full-time

CLEARANCE: Top Secret with SCI eligibility

CERTIFICATION: N/A

TRAVEL: As Needed

SALARY RANGE: $190k - $250k

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Chief Architect. The Chief Architect will provide strategic leadership and technical vision in support of the Space Systems Command (SSC), Space Sensing Directorate's Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) Tools, Applications, and Processing Laboratory (OPIR TAP Lab) and the Boulder Ground Innovation Facility (BGIF). This role is responsible for driving architectural innovation across mission-critical government space programs, advancing remote sensing technologies, and shaping the future of strategic missile warning capabilities. The Chief Architect will leverage extensive state-of-the-art computing and network infrastructure at multiple classification levels, fostering collaboration and delivering groundbreaking space-based solutions.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• 15+ years of industry-related experience, including at least 5 years in software development, integration, or testing within operational DoD or national security facilities

• Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related IT discipline

• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the strategic evolution of the OPIR TAP Lab, BGIF, and OBAC technical baseline, driving enterprise-wide initiatives and advancements

• Develop and maintain long-term enterprise architecture strategies and investment plans (3+ years) to ensure mission success

• Document, evaluate, and sustain the integrated hardware/software technical baseline

• Identify and mitigate architecture-level risks, providing solutions to complex technical challenges through strategic leadership

• Facilitate technical working groups, conduct trade studies, and deliver innovative solutions that advance mission objectives

• Oversee IT support functions, including infrastructure availability, maintainability, system upgrades, resource allocation, and rapid-response product generation

• Coordinate extensively with internal and external stakeholders, including customer agencies, government representatives, and senior leadership

What We Offer

• Competitive salaries
• Continuing education assistance
• Professional development allotment
• Multiple healthcare benefits packages
• 401K with employer matching
• Competitive time off policy along with a federally recognized holiday schedule

Who We Are

At Astrion, we innovate, elevate, and shape the world of tomorrow. At our core is our purpose to "Be the Difference". This means we encourage our employees to take action and be the driving force for positive change. We foster an environment where innovative solutions flourish, and our company continuously evolves.

We have a culture of care, empathy, and making a tangible difference within our organization and communities. We embrace continuous learning, growth, and innovation, and pushing the boundaries of what's possible. We promote collaboration and empowering our teams is at the core of our success.

Be the Difference

Astrion offers comprehensive services that boost preparedness, optimize performance, and ensure success across various domains, from Cyber to Digital, Mission and Systems, servicing our nation's Civilian, Defense and Space communities. We support customers with Centers of Excellence in Washington DC, and Huntsville, AL with an additional 36 locations across the U.S.

Join Astrion and Be the Difference in your career and the world!

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