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Systems Architect and Information System Lead


Job Location:

Huntsville, AL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 17 October 2026 (8 days ago)
Application Deadline: 14 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Scientific Research Corporation (SRC) is an advanced information technology engineering company that provides innovative products and services to government and private industry as well as independent institutions. At the core of our capabilities is a seasoned team of highly skilled engineers and scientists with multidisciplinary backgrounds. This team is challenged daily to provide cutting edge technology solutions to our clients. SRC is searching for a well-rounded Infrastructure Engineer lead design of Information Technology (IT) systems and architecture security and compliance management and performance monitoring and optimization of all cabling installations to support the installation requirements for United States Space Command (USSPACECOM) command and control facilities. Manages and coordinates the systems design and provides installation oversight at a new facility by engaging with functional area managers (FAMs) and other project and systems engineers to ensure USSPACECOM systems operate at peak functionality. Work supporting USSPACECOM will be conducted at the governments facilities in Red Stone Arsenal AL with travel to Colorado Springs CO.

  • Developing and designing comprehensive system architectures (e.g. VDI CDI etc.) that meet USSPACECOM requirements
  • Ensuring systems are scalable secure and capable of integrating with existing and future USSPACECOM infrastructure
  • Implementing and enforcing USSPACECOM cybersecurity protocols and policies within system designs
  • Ensuring all systems comply with USSPACECOM regulations standards and best practices including NIST guidelines and other relevant frameworks
  • Providing technical leadership to the systems engineering team and other IT staff
  • Serving as the subject matter expert on system architecture and information systems management
  • Monitoring system performance to identify and resolve issues and improve efficiency
  • Implementing optimization strategies to enhance system performance and reliability
  • Evaluating and selecting technologies and vendors that align with USSPACECOM criteria and project requirements
  • Managing vendor relationships and ensuring they meet contractual obligations and performance standards
  • Providing training and knowledge transfer to systems engineers and other relevant personnel
  • Ensuring the team is equipped with the skills and knowledge necessary to maintain and support the systems architecture and IT infrastructure

FILLING THIS POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON FUNDING

Requirements
  • Five years minimum experience as a Systems Architect - Information Systems Lead supporting a DOD program of similar in size and scope (33-40 personnel)
  • Any two of the four listed Microsoft exams listed below:
    • Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
    • Microsoft Certified: Dynamics 365: Finance and Operations Apps Solutions Architect Expert
    • Microsoft Certified: Administrator Expert
    • Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert
  • Seven years minimum of hands-on professional experience as System Architect - Information System Lead for program/project of similar size and scope ($40M-50M 35-40 personnel)
  • Possess IAT/IAM Level II or greater (e.g. Security CE CCNA Security etc.)
  • Masters level degree in an Engineering Computer Science or IT related field OR Bachelors degree in Engineering Computer Science or IT related field and additional five years of experience in Engineering Computer Science or IT related fields
  • Three years of hands-on professional experience with Everfox Trusted Thin Client (TTC)
Desired Skills
  • Demonstrated experience with design responsibilities for IT Engineering projects
  • Experience leading diversely talented IT teams remotely
  • Understanding of cloud technologies (Azure/AWS)
  • Understanding of containerization technologies
  • Diverse background of responsibilities within IT
Clearance Information

SRC IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT. THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE U.S. CITIZENSHIP AS WELL AS A U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE TOP SECRET / SCI LEVEL

Travel Requirements
  • Yes up to 30 percent
About Us

Scientific Research Corporation is an advanced information technology and engineering company that provides innovative products and services to government and private industry as well as independent institutions. At the core of our capabilities is a seasoned team of highly skilled engineers and scientists with multidisciplinary backgrounds. This team is challenged daily to provide cutting edge technology solutions to our clients.

SRC offers a generous benefit package including medical dental and vision plans 401(k) with a company match life insurance vacation and sick paid time off accruals with amounts increasing based on role and years of service 11 paid holidays tuition reimbursement and a work environment that encourages excellence and more. For positions requiring a security clearance selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

EEO

Scientific Research Corporation is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate in employment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race color religion sex age sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic under federal state or local law.

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Scientific Research Corporation is an advanced engineering company that was founded in 1988 to provide innovative solutions to the U.S. Government, private industry, and international markets. Since its inception, SRC has continued to successfully meet emerging challenges in the marke ... View more

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