Solutions Architect

Description:Job Title: Solutions Architect
JobLocation: Ft. Belvoir, VA
JobType: Full time 40 hours
TravelRequirement: Up to 30%
SecurityClearance: Secret
Job ID: 2341453
Job Description:
Maintain responsibility for serving as a Sherpa 6 Solutions Architect. Provide expertise during all phases of a given project. Assist with all aspects of the customer program including technology subject matter expertise, systems architecture designs and recommendations, program reviews, and organizational representation in various forums. Technologies consist of tactical RF systems and networking, mobile compute platforms, mobile device management, Android operating system, and HW (Hardware) and SW (Software) installation and integration for tactical warfighters.
Responsibilities:

• Serve as a Solutions Architect and Tactical Mobile Device Subject Matter Expert (SME).
• Develop relationships with key tactical mobile device program leadership at Nett Warrior.
• Serve as a Tactical Network and Mobile Systems Integration SME for the customer.
• Serve as SME Next Generation Tactical Communications (NGTC) APM.
• Directly responsible for planning and implementation of software/hardware integration activities for the Field Computing Device-Wearable program IAW the direction from the APM.
• Monitor product and technology advancements in the mobile hardware, software, and tactical network areas and provide recommendations relative to program objectives and timelines.

Requirements: Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 3 years in solutions/systems architect role.
• Proficiency in current Microsoft desktop and Azure server operating systems.
• Configuration, support, and troubleshooting expertise in computer, server, and network environments.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills for resolving issues with complex systems.
• Familiarity with TAK and Mission Command Systems, along with experience in fielding Army systems.
• Proficiency in Linux, Android/iOS mobile device operating systems.
• Ability to manage stakeholder relationships effectively.
• Understanding of the Transport and Network layers of the OSI Model.
• Knowledge of network encryption methods, both hardware and virtual.
• Familiarity with mobile device management tools and policy management.
• Experience in supporting complex acquisition problem-solving, considering Cost, Schedule, Performance, and Risk factors.
• Proficiency in MS Office Tools, data management, analysis, standards, and communication skills (verbal and written).
• Expertise in Network Operations Convergence technical design, methodologies, project, and process.
• Cloud infrastructure and architecture knowledge.
• Proficiency in managing multiple networks and integrating them.
• Ability to troubleshoot data flows via TCP and UDP protocols.
• Understanding of firewalls, ports, and protocols.
• Experience in deploying and troubleshooting containerized services.
• Ability to review logs and analyze data.
• Understanding of MANET radios and multicast networking.
• Familiarity with VPNs, DNS, and scripting (Linux OS).
• Knowledge of Windows administration is a plus.
• Understanding of Active Directory, x509 public key PKI, client and server certificates, and certificate authorities.
• Must be a US citizen and pass a background check and drug screening.

Preferred Experience:

• CISCO certifications a plus
• Military experience a plus
• Senior Level Network Operational Planning
• ATAK, WinTAK, TAK Server operational experience
• Knowledge of PRC Tactical Radio FoS (Family of Systems)
• Knowledge of the Watchtower MDM
• Knowledge and demonstrated expertise with ATAK and Nett Warrior
• Knowledge of Radio-over-IP (ROIP)
• Possession of excellent oral and written communication skills
• Possession of excellent organizational skills
• Knowledge of Beyond Line-of-Sight Communications
• Knowledge of Line-of-Sight Communications
• Knowledge of Mobile Ad hoc Networking

Background Screening/Check/Investigation:
Successful completion of a background screening/check/investigation will/may be required as a condition of hire.
ADA:
Sherpa 6 will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act 1990.
EEO/AA:
Sherpa 6 does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, height, weight, or marital status in employment or the provision of services and is an equal access/opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Benefits:
We offer a competitive benefits package, covering the cost of medical for you and your family; we also offer dental, vision, health and wellness benefits and a generous retirement savings plan. We believe that our employees can manage their workload and their personal life, therefore we extend a generous PTO policy. This allows our employees to balance their lives as they see fit.
About Sherpa 6:
At Sherpa 6 we love to solve problems and provide the best solutions for our customers. Our approach to a problem is to find a user-focused and design-driven solution that is simple yet functional and effective. We are a group of enthusiastic forward-thinkers who are excited to build amazing solutions with bleeding-edge technology. We hire people who are forward thinkers, passionate about what they do, love to collaborate and want to constantly learn. We enjoy what we do and we're not afraid to put the extra effort in to accomplish the mission; call us Sherpas. As a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, we know what it means to serve. We have made it our mission to be the leaders in solutions that protect and give our Warfighters the edge they need when put into harm's way.

Job Type: Full-time