Lead Cyber Range Architect II (Computer Network Architect)

By Light Professional IT Services LLC; Butlerville (IN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

By Light Professional IT Services LLC seeks a Lead Cyber Range Architect II to design, implement, and secure cyber range and enterprise networks in the US Midwest. You will lead efforts to deploy virtualization, automation, and configuration management using Ansible, Python, and related tools, ensuring mission readiness and strong security posture.

The role requires DoD 8140.03 IAT III/IAM II compliant experience, a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, and 7+ years in cyber architecture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• DoDM 8140.03 IAT III/IAM II requirements.
• 7+ years of experience as a Cyber SME, Cyber Architect, or similar role.
• 3+ years of experience configuring and operating cyber range or computer test bed environments.
• Strong experience designing and configuring enterprise computer networks and infrastructure.
• Experience with virtualization, automation, and configuration management tools.
• Experience with Windows and Linux systems engineering and administration.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and maintain cyber range and enterprise network environments.
• Support routing, switching, firewalls, DNS, Active Directory, VPNs, VLANs, and SANs.
• Configure and maintain bare metal, virtualized, and cloud-based infrastructure environments.
• Support automation, provisioning, imaging, orchestration, and configuration management activities.
• Utilize tools and technologies including Ansible, Chef, FOG, Python, and Bash scripting.
• Configure and maintain hypervisors including VMware, KVM, and Xen.
• Administer and support Windows Enterprise and Linux server environments.
• Identify network vulnerabilities, attack vectors, and mitigation solutions.
• Support infrastructure monitoring and operational readiness.
• Work with technologies including camera systems, ICS/SCADA, IoT, and RF devices.

Skills

Cyber SME

System architecture

Troubleshooting

Communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Ansible

Chef

FOG

Python

Bash

VMware

KVM

Xen

Job description

Lead Cyber Range Architect II (Computer Network Architect)

Job Location: US-IN-Butlerville

Company Overview

Dignitas Technologies, a By Light company, offers a wide range of services in the military modeling, simulation, and training (MS&T) industry from research efforts advancing simulation technologies to large acquisition contracts. By Light Professional IT Services LLC readies warfighters and federal agencies with technology and systems engineered to connect, protect, and prepare individuals and teams for whatever comes next. Headquartered in McLean, VA, By Light supports defense, civilian, and commercial IT customers worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and maintain cyber range and enterprise network environments.
• Support routing, switching, firewalls, DNS, Active Directory, VPNs, VLANs, and SANs.
• Configure and maintain bare metal, virtualized, and cloud-based infrastructure environments.
• Support automation, provisioning, imaging, orchestration, and configuration management activities.
• Utilize tools and technologies including Ansible, Chef, FOG, Python, and Bash scripting.
• Configure and maintain hypervisors including VMware, KVM, and Xen.
• Administer and support Windows Enterprise and Linux server environments.
• Identify network vulnerabilities, attack vectors, and mitigation solutions.
• Support infrastructure monitoring and operational readiness.
• Work with technologies including camera systems, ICS/SCADA, IoT, and RF devices.

Required Experience/Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Meet DoDM 8140.03 IAT III/IAM II requirements
• Minimum 7 years of experience as a Cyber SME, Cyber Architect, or similar role.
• Minimum 3 years of experience configuring and operating cyber range or computer test bed environments.
• Strong experience designing and configuring enterprise computer networks and infrastructure.
• Experience with virtualization, automation, and configuration management tools.
• Experience with Windows and Linux systems engineering and administration.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.

Special Requirements/Security Clearance

• TS/SCI clearance required