Network Architect; TS​/SCI

Position Overview

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 to defeat our enemies in battle.

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, including 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 and Top Secret clearance. The position will require at least 2–3 days per week on site, with additional days potentially required.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, health and welfare insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees.

Compensation for this position ranges from $81,000.00 to $ annually, depending on geographic location and other job‑related factors.

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, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.