Network Architect; TS​/SCI

Vantor is forging the new frontier of spatial intelligence, helping decision makers and operators navigate what's happening now and shape what's coming next. Vantor is a place for problem solvers, changemakers, and go-getters—where people are working together to help our customers see the world differently, and in doing so, be seen differently. Come be part of a mission, not just a job, where you can shape your own future, build the next big thing, and change the world.

To be eligible for this position, you must be a U.S. citizen. This position requires an active U.S. Government security clearance; applicants who do not currently hold the required clearance will not be eligible for consideration. Employment for cleared roles is contingent upon verification of clearance status.

Export Control/ITAR:
Certain roles may be subject to U.S. export control laws, requiring U.S. person status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

At Vantor, you'll work with the U.S. Space Force as part of the effort to develop and rapidly deploy the next generation of resilient Missile Warning (MW), Tactical Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (TISR), and Environmental Monitoring (EM) capabilities to deter attacks and provide critical information to our warfighters.

Within this role, you will use your skills in network design and architecture, system interoperability, OSI model, and network transport layers to help support the nation's defense and respond to evolving adversaries. You'll troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues, analyze current working infrastructures, and increase security, reliability, and availability for mission‑critical network systems. Your functional expertise, communication and collaboration skills, and attention to detail will be vital as you contribute to the acquisition and development of space sensing capabilities.

• Top Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree
• 6+ years of experience as a network or data center systems engineer
• 3+ years of experience in network architecture
• Experience in network design, protocols, and infrastructure, and with IPv4, IPv6, QoS, MPLS, or BGP
• Knowledge of network topology diagrams and modifying, as needed, using network diagramming software such as MS Visio
• Knowledge of STIG network device security compliance, security hardening requirements, and secure device access control login methods
• Knowledge of network security principles and practices, including Crypto, COMSEC, ViPER, or VOIP, to install and configure network devices
• Ability to develop network architecture to support worldwide encrypted communications and model out bandwidth, data flows, and define data mission threads in MBSE
• Network+, Security+, CISSP, CCNA, or CCNP certification

• 2+ years of experience with missile warning mission or ground‑based systems
• Experience with enterprise network management tools to monitor network performance status, firewalls, VPNs, and intrusion detection or prevention systems
• Experience with leadership
• Experience with Unix, Linux, Red Hat, and RHEL version 6 or above
• Knowledge of STIG network device security compliance, security hardening requirements, and secure device access control login methods
• Knowledge of basic data cryptographic techniques and government‑classified networks
• Ability to design scalable and resilient network architectures in on‑prem or cloud architectures
• Possession of excellent communication and teamwork skills
• TS/SCI clearance

Top Secret clearance required.

Work location:

at least 2‑3 times per week on site. Meetings/schedules may require more days on site.

Base pay: $90,000.00 – $ annually in Colorado; $ – $ annually in California. For other states, the range varies based on geographic cost of labor.

Vantor offers a competitive total rewards package that includes a robust 401(k) with company match, mental health resources, student loan repayment assistance, adoption reimbursement, pet insurance, and more.

Vantor is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.