GCI Incorporated
Solutions Architect/Systems Architect (TS/SCI with Poly Required)
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The Solutions Architect evaluates information, recommends telecommunications systems, conducts research, develops procedures, and consults on system security vulnerabilities.
GCI embodies excellence, integrity and professionalism. The employees supporting our customers deliver unique, high-value mission solutions while effectively leverage the technological expertise of our valued workforce to meet critical mission requirements in the areas of Data Analytics and Software Development, Engineering, Targeting and Analysis, Operations, Training, and Cyber Operations. We maximize opportunities for success by building and maintaining trusted and reliable partnerships with our customers and industry.
We are looking for a seasoned Solutions Architect to split time between developing Technical Solutions for proposed technical business capture and direct mission support.
At GCI, we solve the hard problems. As a Solutions Architect/Systems Engineer, a typical day will include the following duties:
- Evaluation of information, explain technical literature, descriptions, and specifications.
- Provide recommendations regarding telecommunications systems, communicating requirements through technical and non-technical third parties.
- Conducts research and analytical studies on a variety of technical issues; coordinates and expedites reports; develops procedures; formulates recommendations and prepares reports.
- Act as a consultant to technical operations pertaining to telecommunications systems, particularly regarding identification of system data security vulnerabilities.
- Meet with other technical experts on behalf of or in conjunction with Customer representatives for the purpose of explaining the operation of complex systems. Job may require some limited travel to meet with such experts and familiarity with Customer practices in conducting such meetings.
- Corporately, generate recommendations for technical solutions in the form of briefings, reports, and other major documents provided to senior level client personnel.
A candidate must be a US Citizen and requires an active/current TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans
Qualifications Education Required Bachelor of Science or better. Experience Required Related work experience Equal Opportunity EmployerThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Top Skills
Data Analytics
Software Development
Telecommunications Systems
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