Lead Cyber Range Architect II (Computer Network Architect)

By Light Professional IT Services LLC; Indiana; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignitas Technologies, a By Light company, seeks a highly experienced Cyber SME/Cyber Architect to design and operate cyber range and enterprise network environments. You will manage routing, security, virtualization, automation, and configuration management across Windows and Linux platforms.

Bring 7+ years in cyber roles, DoD IAT III/IAM II, and hands-on expertise with Ansible, VMware, Python, and virtualization technologies. TS/SCI clearance is required for this position.

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
• TS/SCI clearance required

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, IC S/SCADA, IoT, and RF devices.

Skills

Cyber SME

Cyber Architect

Network design

Windows/Linux administration

Troubleshooting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Ansible

Chef

FOG

Python

Bash

VMware

KVM

Xen

Windows Server

Linux Server

Job description

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. Dignitas specializes in system and software analysis, design, development, testing, fielding, and courseware for Live, Virtual, and Constructive (LVC) training applications.

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, IC S/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