Computer Systems Engineer I (Computer Network Architect)

IDS International; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 55,104 - 96,432; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Job summary

IDS International seeks a Computer Systems Engineer I (Computer Network Architect) to design, implement, operate, and maintain complex cyber range environments. The role involves architecting and configuring physical, virtual, and cloud-based networks to support training, testing, and mission requirements.

The ideal candidate has experience with network engineering, systems administration, virtualization, automation tools, and Windows/Linux environments, with a focus on security and emerging

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Active Secret security clearance required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in the configuration and operation of cyber range or computer test bed environments.
• Demonstrated experience designing and configuring computer networks, including routing, switching, firewalls, DNS, Active Directory, VPNs, VLANs, and SANs utilizing bare metal and virtualized systems.
• Demonstrated experience with automation, provisioning, imaging, orchestration, and configuration management using Ansible, Chef, FOG, Python, and Bash scripting.
• Cloud, physical, and virtual network architecture, engineering, and infrastructure monitoring experience.
• Experience with hypervisors such as VMware, KVM, and Xen.
• Demonstrated experience with Windows enterprise and Linux server/operating systems engineering and administration.
• Knowledge of network vulnerabilities, attack vectors, and mitigation techniques.
• Demonstrated experience working with technologies including camera systems, ICs/SCADA, IoT, and RF devices.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and maintain cyber range and computer test bed environments.
• Architect and support physical, virtual, and cloud-based network infrastructures.
• Configure and manage routing, switching, firewalls, DNS, Active Directory, VPNs, VLANs, and SAN technologies.
• Deploy and maintain bare metal and virtualized systems in support of mission requirements.
• Develop and implement automation, provisioning, imaging, orchestration, and configuration management solutions.
• Utilize tools such as Ansible, Chef, FOG, Python, and Bash to streamline system administration and deployment activities.
• Engineer and administer VMware, KVM, Xen, and other virtualization platforms.
• Administer and maintain Windows enterprise and Linux server operating systems.
• Monitor infrastructure performance and support network and systems troubleshooting activities.
• Identify and address network vulnerabilities, attack vectors, and mitigation strategies.
• Support integration and operation of technologies including camera systems, ICs/SCADA environments, IoT devices, and RF systems.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to support cyber training, testing, and operational objectives.

Skills

Network engineering

Systems administration

Automation experience

Cloud & virtualization

Windows & Linux servers

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Ansible

Chef

FOG

Python

Bash

VMware

KVM

Xen

Job description

Computer Systems Engineer I (Computer Network Architect)

Why IDS?

IDS believes in resolving conflict, building innovative approaches to do so. Combining operational expertise with an intimate understanding of today’s greatest challenges, we bring our customers the solutions required for success in a complex and multidimensional world. IDS tailors solutions for a diverse range of government, military, nonprofit, and public‑sector clients.

Locations

Muscatatuck, Indiana

Shifts Available

Please note, candidates must be flexible. Shift times are general hours; some projects may require earlier or later reporting based on customer requirements.

Job Description

IDS is seeking a Computer Systems Engineer I (Computer Network Architect) to support the design, implementation, operation, and maintenance of complex cyber range and test bed environments. The selected candidate will be responsible for architecting and configuring physical, virtual, and cloud‑based network infrastructures that support training, testing, and operational requirements. This role requires experience with network engineering, systems administration, virtualization technologies, automation tools, and infrastructure orchestration. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of enterprise Windows and Linux environments, cyber infrastructure, and emerging technologies including ICs/SCADA, IoT, RF, and integrated sensor systems.

Key Duties

• Design, configure, and maintain cyber range and computer test bed environments.
• Architect and support physical, virtual, and cloud‑based network infrastructures.
• Configure and manage routing, switching, firewalls, DNS, Active Directory, VPNs, VLANs, and SAN technologies.
• Deploy and maintain bare metal and virtualized systems in support of mission requirements.
• Develop and implement automation, provisioning, imaging, orchestration, and configuration management solutions.
• Utilize tools such as Ansible, Chef, FOG, Python, and Bash to streamline system administration and deployment activities.
• Engineer and administer VMware, KVM, Xen, and other virtualization platforms.
• Administer and maintain Windows enterprise and Linux server operating systems.
• Monitor infrastructure performance and support network and systems troubleshooting activities.
• Identify and address network vulnerabilities, attack vectors, and mitigation strategies.
• Support integration and operation of technologies including camera systems, ICs/SCADA environments, IoT devices, and RF systems.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to support cyber training, testing, and operational objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Must meet DoDM 8140.03 IAT II requirements.
• Active Secret security clearance required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in the configuration and operation of cyber range or computer test bed environments.
• Demonstrated experience designing and configuring computer networks, including routing, switching, firewalls, DNS, Active Directory, VPNs, VLANs, and SANs utilizing bare metal and virtualized systems.
• Demonstrated experience with automation, provisioning, imaging, orchestration, and configuration management using Ansible, Chef, FOG, Python, and Bash scripting.
• Cloud, physical, and virtual network architecture, engineering, and infrastructure monitoring experience.
• Experience with hypervisors such as VMware, KVM, and Xen.
• Demonstrated experience with Windows enterprise and Linux server/operating systems engineering and administration.
• Knowledge of network vulnerabilities, attack vectors, and mitigation techniques.
• Demonstrated experience working with technologies including camera systems, ICs/SCADA, IoT, and RF devices.

Compensation

• Competitive Hourly Pay

Benefits

Employee may be required to occasionally lift and/or move moderate amounts of weight, typically less than 20 pounds, but may vary depending on the position. Regular and predictable attendance is essential.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state, and local law.

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Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.