I2X Technologies is a reputable technology services company to the Federal Government.  Whether the focus is on space exploration, national security, cyber security, or cutting-edge engineering applications, I2X is ready to offer you the chance to make a real-world impact in your field and for your country.  We provide long-term growth and development. Headquartered in Colorado, I2X is engaged in programs across the country and in more than 20 states.  Our programs support multiple Federal agencies, the Department of Defense and often focused on the space initiatives of our government customers.

I2X Technologies is seeking a Software Architect to support ongoing activities for a customer in Colorado Springs, CO or Huntsville, AL. This position will be on-site and will require an active Secret clearance.

• The candidate will be a member of the software architecture team on the Regional Applications Agile Release Train (ART).
• Responsibilities will include defining and overseeing the implementation of the software architecture for a Java-based missile defense command and control system and ensuring the architecture is consistent with the architecture design tenets on the program.
• This includes providing direct technical support to the Chief Engineer and Chief Architect and coordinating across engineering disciplines (e.g. Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Integration & Test, Operations & Sustainment).
• Examples of tasking to be performed include:
  • Perform trade studies and analysis for current and future development activities.
  • Maintain the software architecture artifacts for the ART.
  • Oversee the development of ART software design.
  • Determine ramifications and impacts of proposed architectural changes to the software baselines.
  • Analyze system performance to include quantifying performance, identifying bottlenecks, and measuring throughput.
  • Support briefings, presentations and demonstrations to customer.
  • Support analysis, design, and implementation of cyber requirements in the software.
  • Working with other program architects to implement enterprise architecture intent and guidance.

• Bachelor's degree and 14 years of experience or equivalent experience in software engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, engineering or related field from an accredited college. Advanced degree preferred with 12 years of experience.
• Must have Final DoD Secret to start and will likely require ability to get cleared to TS/SCI in the future.
• Security+ or equivalent/higher certification required within the first 60 days from start of this position.
• The candidate must have software engineering and architecture experience on large software systems to include:
  • Experience developing software architecture and design for large-scale distributed software systems that allow for scalability, extensibility, maintainability, reliability, etc.
  • Experience performing logical and physical modeling.
  • Experience with the Java programming language and developing software throughout the full software lifecycle.
  • Understanding of modern software architecture paradigms such as event-driven architectures or service-oriented architectures.
  • Effective communicator that can bridge engineering disciplines, customer and program leadership, and individual contributors to produce solutions.
  • Experience mentoring and educating other engineers.
  • Creative problem solver to find solutions within technical and programmatic constraints.
  • Experience performing trade studies and analysis across software engineering disciplines.
• Desired Requirements:
  • Familiarity with Information Assurance (IA) and Cybersecurity principles, static and dynamic security assessment tools (e.g. SonarQube, OWASP ZAP), Secure Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), and secure system architecture.
  • Knowledge and experience with virtualization, containerization, and orchestration.
  • Ability to apply automation and CI/CD pipelines to enforce standards to drive quality and test repeatability.
  • Previous experience with missile defense, and command & control systems highly desired
  • Experience with Test Driven Design (TDD) methodology strongly desired
  • Architecture development and coordination, defining the relationships between internal and external components
  • Communicating architectural intent and constraints to a diverse group of customers, developers, engineers, subject matter experts, and users.

Essential Requirements:

US Citizenship is required.

In compliance with Colorado’s Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the annual base salary range for this position is listed . Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. I2X Technologies considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and business considerations when extending an offer.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will regularly sit, walk, stand and climb stairs and steps. May require walking long distance from parking to work station. Occasionally, movement that requires twisting at the neck and/or trunk more than the average person, squatting/ stooping/kneeling, reaching above the head, and forward motion will be required. The employee will continuously be required to repeat the same hand, arm, or finger motion many times. Manual and finger dexterity are essential to this position. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, depth perception and telling differences among colors. The employee must be able to communicate through speech with clients and public. Hearing requirements include conversation in both quiet and noisy environments. Lifting may require floor to waist, waist to shoulder, or shoulder to overhead movement of up to 20 pounds. This position demands tolerance for various levels of mental stress.

I2X Technologies is an Engineering and Information Technology Company focused on providing Services to the Federal and State Government. I2X offers a competitive compensation program and comprehensive benefits package to our employees.