Cyber Warfare Network Architect — Tactical Data Systems

Tharros; Maryland; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Tharros in Maryland seeks a Tactical Network and Computer Systems Architect to design and implement weapons systems and data communications networks supporting NAS Patuxent River, MD.

The role requires expertise in network design, emulation/virtualization, and security architecture, and includes leading cross-functional teams to ensure mission-critical systems meet security and performance standards.

Qualifications

• 7 years of experience in network architecture and design, or military equivalent OJT.
• At least 3 years in two of: weapons systems network design and implementation; weapons systems data network emulation/virtualization; weapons systems network/computer security design; systems software configuration management.
• Privileged Access certification with Microsoft or Linux OS certification.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement weapons systems airborne and air-to-ground data communications networks and operating systems.
• Perform weapons systems data network emulation/virtualization, analysis, and planning.
• Design weapons systems and associated network and computer security measures.
• Analyze systems, sensor, network and server resource consumption and control user access.
• Install and upgrade systems software and maintain software configuration management.
• Assist in network emulation/virtualization, analysis, planning, and coordination between weapons systems and Test & Evaluation networks.
• Research and recommend network and data communications hardware and software for weapons systems applications.
• Coordinate and oversee the tasking of other team members performing architecture functions.
• Track project progress and participate in planning projects, resourcing, and events.

Skills

Network architecture

Network design

Security architecture

Emulation/virtualization

Team leadership

Tools

Windows OS

Linux OS

Job description

Tharros in Maryland seeks a Tactical Network and Computer Systems Architect to design and implement weapons systems and data communications networks supporting NAS Patuxent River, MD.

The role requires expertise in network design, emulation/virtualization, and security architecture, and includes leading cross-functional teams to ensure mission-critical systems meet security and performance standards.