
Systems Architect – SME
AMERICAN SYSTEMS
part-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Ridge Crest • California • United States
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Salary
💰 $155,700 - $260,000 per year
About the role
- Design, assess, and support the implementation of multi‑level security (MLS) architectures across hardware, operating systems, applications, databases, networking, and cybersecurity domains, including performance tradeoff and risk analyses.
- Apply expert‑level knowledge of Solaris 11.3+ with Trusted Extensions (TX) to support the modernization, sustainment, and expansion of the Exodus Transport Network (ETN).
- Integrate Solaris Trusted Extensions, Linux, Windows, networking components, databases (Oracle/MySQL), and development tools to deliver new and enhanced capabilities, including PL‑3 to PL‑4 transitions.
- Perform hands‑on system configuration, testing, installation, and modification activities to improve system performance, reliability, and cybersecurity posture.
- Develop and maintain technical documentation, including CONOPS, SOPs, engineering change packages, risk assessments, and architectural artifacts, to support system operations and lifecycle management.
- Support the operation and sustainment of MLS production, test, and development environments, ensuring stability, compliance, and security.
- Evaluate technical proposals, architectural designs, and system alternatives for feasibility, technical soundness, and cybersecurity risk.
- Provide objective technical analysis and advisory support to Government teams by clarifying design issues, resolving technical conflicts, and assessing contractor submissions.
- Collaborate with system administrators, network engineers, cybersecurity personnel, and other stakeholders to improve system reliability, functionality, and security.
- Deliver technical briefings and targeted training on advanced MLS concepts to support knowledge transfer and workforce readiness.
Requirements
- Active Top Secret (TS) security clearance
- Master’s degree in a related technical field, or Bachelor’s degree with an additional 4+ years of relevant experience
- DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level III–compliant certification , or the ability to obtain an 8140‑compliant certification within 90 days of start date
- Solaris operating system credentials or demonstrated expert‑level experience administering Solaris and Trusted Solaris environments
- 10+ years’ experience designing, developing, and administering multi‑level security (MLS) systems
- 10+ years’ experience working with multi‑level operating systems , including one or more of the following: Trusted Solaris Solaris with Trusted Extensions SELinux with MLS and/or Pitbull
- Strong experience with hardware platforms and enterprise storage systems supporting secure, high‑availability environments
- 5+ years’ experience administering Oracle databases and Solaris‑based platforms
- 5+ years’ experience administering Linux systems in secure or enterprise environments
- Demonstrated experience integrating multi‑level systems , including Solaris Trusted Extensions, Linux, Windows, networking components, databases, and development tools to support:
- Future system expansion
- Interconnection of PL‑3 customer networks
- Transition to a PL‑3 data warehouse
- Experience designing enterprise‑level architectures in DoD and/or SAP environments
- Knowledge of network security tools , firewalls, and intrusion detection/prevention systems
- Candidates must reside within approximately two (2) hours driving distance of China Lake, CA to support recurring on‑site program requirements.
Benefits
- healthcare benefits
- paid leave
- retirement plans
- insurance programs
- education and training assistance
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Hard Skills & Tools
multi-level security (MLS)Solaris 11.3+Trusted ExtensionsLinuxWindowsOracleMySQLsystem configurationcybersecurity risk analysisenterprise-level architectures
Soft Skills
collaborationtechnical analysisadvisory supportproblem-solvingcommunicationknowledge transfertraining deliverystakeholder engagementdesign issue resolutionconflict resolution
Certifications
Top Secret (TS) security clearanceDoD 8570/8140 IAT Level III certificationSolaris operating system credentials