Cyberspace Defense Infra Architect — Cloud Engineering

Applied Research Solutions; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Research Solutions is seeking a full-time Cyberspace Defense Analysis Infrastructure Architect located at Lackland AFB, San Antonio, Texas. The role requires deep knowledge of acquisition and cyber networks to support rapid, high-stakes defense missions.

You will provide expert input to adapt networks, firewalls, and gateway components for the Cyber Agile Acquisition process, and develop DoDAF diagrams while balancing latency and reliability.

Qualifications

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Active TS/SCI required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of acquisition program experience (ACAT III or higher).
• Active CCNA or CCNP certifications.

Responsibilities

• Understand DoDI 5000.2 and AFI 63-101 in acquisition and sustainment network engineering.
• Contribute to adapting networks, firewalls, and gateways to Cyber Agile Acquisition processes.
• Create DoDAF-quality network diagrams for complex sustainment requirements.
• Trade off latency, throughput, and secure channels for Cyberspace weapon systems.
• Propose hardware/software upgrade roadmaps for future capabilities.
• Produce artifacts to measure effectiveness and support IPTs (Engineering, PM, Cybersecurity).
• Provide technical baselines and viable alternatives to the Program Manager.
• Communicate clearly in writing and verbally to produce quality documentation.

Skills

Network engineering

Cybersecurity

DoDI 5000.2 / AFI 63-101 knowledge

Acquisition program involvement

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field

Master's Degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field

Tools

CCNA

CCNP

CISSP-ISSAP

Job description

Applied Research Solutions is seeking a full-time Cyberspace Defense Analysis Infrastructure Architect located at Lackland AFB, San Antonio, Texas. The role requires deep knowledge of acquisition and cyber networks to support rapid, high-stakes defense missions.

You will provide expert input to adapt networks, firewalls, and gateway components for the Cyber Agile Acquisition process, and develop DoDAF diagrams while balancing latency and reliability.