Network Architect & Integration Lead (TS/SCI)
- US citizenship
- ITAR / US person
- TS/SCI clearance
- Secret clearance
About the job
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). ## Please review the job details below. Vantor is seeking a Network Architect and Integration Lead to support U.S. Space Force networking capabilities.
You will serve as a technical advisor and liaison between SDIN and meshONE-T, helping programs and mission partners evaluate network capabilities, select solutions that meet mission needs, and plan interconnections. This role focuses on architecture, technical advisory support, and integration coordination. It does not include hands-on equipment configuration or installation.
Supported programs remain responsible for acquiring, configuring, and installing network equipment. ## Responsibilities - Assess mission requirements and network capabilities to recommend appropriate solutions for programs and mission partners. - Develop interconnection approaches between SDIN and meshONE-T, documenting technical requirements, dependencies, and operational limitations. - Compare network technologies, cost models, onboarding timelines, deployment schedules, team structures, and operational responsibilities. - Lead cross-functional discussions with engineering teams and mission partners to coordinate integration activities, address risks, and resolve dependencies. - Work with cybersecurity stakeholders to align proposed architectures with risk management requirements and authorization boundaries. - Prepare technical blueprints, onboarding guides, and executive summaries.
Present clear recommendations during stakeholder briefings, enterprise reviews, and governance boards.
Due to the nature of work performed at this facility, U.S. citizenship is required. ## Qualifications - US citizenship with a Secret clearance - Bachelor’s degree - 7+ years of experience with network engineering or network architecture - Technical experience with SDIN is a must - Experience advising or consulting clients on network solutions - Experience leading high-stakes briefings via Microsoft Teams - Experience authoring clear, concise technical blueprints, onboarding guides, and executive summaries - Knowledge of enterprise networking principles, protocols, and architecture - Ability to interact, brief, and build consensus at the executive leadership level - Ability to translate highly technical data into simple, actionable concepts ## Preferred Qualifications - TS/SCI clearance - Experience with SDIN or meshONE-T networks - Experience with architecting classified networks - Experience in network architecture, systems engineering, or cross-domain solutions - Knowledge of Risk Management Framework (RMF) and NIST standards - Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills #cjpost #LI-CJ1 #LI-Onsite Pay Transparency:To support pay transparency, Vantor includes salary ranges in all U.S. job postings.
Starting pay for this role will fall within the listed range and will be based on factors such as experience, qualifications, skills, location, and market conditions. Candidates who meet the minimum requirements for the role should not expect to receive compensation at the top of the range.
The listed range reflects the expected pay for this position, and final offers will be determined based on each candidate’s experience, expertise, and alignment with the role. - The base pay for this position within Colorado is: $93,000.00 - $124,000.00 - $136,400.00 annually.
For all other states, we use geographic cost of labor as an input to develop market-driven ranges for our roles, and as such, each location where we hire may have a different range.
Benefits:Vantor offers a competitive total rewards package that goes beyond the standard, including a robust 401(k) with company match, mental health resources, and unique perks like student loan repayment assistance, adoption reimbursement and pet insurance to support all aspects of your life.
You can find more information on our benefits at: https://www.Vantor.com/careers The application window is three days from the date the job is posted and will remain posted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire.
If the job is reposted regardless of reason, it will remain posted three days from the date the job is reposted and will remain reposted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire. The date of posting can be found on Vantor's Career page at the top of each job posting. To apply, submit your application via Vantor's Career page.
From Vantor's job posting, checked 7 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
Selected agencies hiring now
Contract Professionals Inc (CPI)Engineering and technical staffing agency
Aerospace and defense staffing firm in Waterford, Michigan, placing engineers, maintenance technicians, mechanics, welders and CNC machinists.
Places: Propulsion, Mechanical, Avionics, RF & Payloads
Moseley Technical ServicesEngineering and technical staffing agency
Engineering and technical staffing firm in Huntsville, Alabama, placing engineers and A&P, sheet metal, CNC and quality technicians.
Places: Propulsion, Mechanical, Avionics, RF & Payloads
These agencies and apps pay SpaceJobs.Now a referral fee when someone we introduce is placed or signs up. It costs you nothing and never changes your pay. Employers' own jobs below keep their own order.
Sponsored jobs from job networks, which pay SpaceJobs.Now when you click one.
Free tools for this application: check your resume against this job, answer the application's questions or see every free tool.
New RF, communications and payload jobs in space, by email
One email a week with the newest ones, straight from the employers' own careers sites, with the pay each posting states. Free, stop anytime.
About Vantor
Earth-imaging satellites and geospatial intelligence, formerly Maxar Intelligence.
Pay on its listings: 71.4% of its open jobs state an hourly rate
How it pays: Paid as an employee on Vantor's own payroll (salaried or hourly, as each posting states).
More open jobs at Vantor
- Algorithm Engineer$105,000–$140,000/yr
- Director, Strategic Accounts$240,000–$320,000/yr
- Program Operations Coordinator (Hybrid)$62,000–$83,000/yr
- Senior Payload Systems Engineer$109,000–$145,000/yr
- Sr. Director, Transformation - USG$215,000–$286,000/yr
- Sr. Finance Analyst, Channel Operations$98,000–$130,000/yr
More RF, communications and payload jobs in space
- Staff Digital Signal Processing Engineer$145,000–$185,000/yr
- Intermediate Applied Mathematician--Communications, Navigation, and Timing Engineering$103,600–$129,500/yr
- Embedded Software Developer, Network/Payload Intern (Winter 2027)$29.00/hr
- RF Design Engineer III$100,000–$130,000/yr
- RF Test Engineer
- Principal Electro-Optics Engineer – Optical Inter-Satellite Link$173,466–$242,851/yr
An RF or communications engineer?
One profile for every employer here. Space companies and their recruiters ask us for people with a specific degree, clearance, specialty or location: add yours once, and when a job fits, we introduce you, only with your yes. Free.
Vantor openings, sent to you weekly
Each week we send the newest postings from Vantor's own careers site, along with similar openings at other space employers. It costs nothing and you can stop anytime.