Basic Qualifications

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or a related Science, Technology or Mathematics field. Also requires 8+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 6 years of job-related experience.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Candidates must be able to obtain a Secret security clearance with a TS preferred. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities for this Position

Job Description: 

General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS), a market leader and technology innovator, is seeking a talented Secure Data/Voice Solutions Architect to join our team, to focus on maintaining and growing GDMS'  customer base and content.  As a Secure Data/Voice Solutions Architect, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following tasks:

• Provides technical sales & marketing support for GDMS secure data & voice encryption products
  • Identifies customers’ system needs
  • Performs feasibility and performance studies, including benchmarking, capacity planning, etc.
  • Develops recommendations to meet customer needs, including system configurations, installation planning, etc.
  • Prepares and presents technical product briefs and related information to customers regarding all aspects of company products
  • Supports requests for proposal (RFP) response preparation and submittals.
  • Implements detailed customer installations to meet requirements
  • Follow-up customer engagements to assess and ensure effective implementation of SNVP products.
  • Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation
• Advocates technical direction to address current and future customer needs
  • Works with key stakeholders (engineering, BD, sales and customers) to assess potential application of company products to meet customer needs
  • Contributes to the development of product solutions, specifications and requirements
  • Conducts market research to determine requirements for current and future products as well as potential partner relationships products
  • Disseminates technical information on specific applications to stakeholders.
• 25-50% Travel is required

In addition, the successful candidate will also possess the following:

• Experience with secure communication networks; HAIPE, EDE, VoIP, ISDN, Analog, SCIP, SATCOM or any combination thereof.
• Understands networking design and principles for secure networks.
• Experience with the following aspects of network systems highly desired:
  • High speed encryption
  • IDS/IPS systems
  • Cloud security architectures
  • Network management tools (i.e SNMPv3, RESTCONF)
  • Configuring and troubleshooting of call managers (e.g. Cisco, Avaya, etc.)
• Understands sales engineering principles and key role in achieving business objectives
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to present technical and product solutions to small and large audiences
• Ability to think creatively, multi-task and work independently without significant direction
• Clearly communicates information relevant to sales engineering along with highlighting issues, impacts, and recommended corrective actions.
• Subject matter expert (SME) in at least one discipline of secure communications and very strong knowledge in adjacent fields.

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Company Overview

General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans