Senior Tactical Network & Weapon Systems Architect (TS/SCI)

Bowhead; Maryland; On-site; USD 125,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Bowhead seeks a Tactical Network and Computer Systems Architect for an upcoming effort in Patuxent River, MD. You will design, implement, and evaluate weapons systems airborne and air-to-ground data communications networks, and support emulation, virtualization, and security requirements.

The role involves leading a team, coordinating resources, and ensuring performance and interoperability across complex networks. Security clearance and specialized certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• Advanced-level Navy CSWF qualification.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
• At least 3 years of experience performing two specialized functions identified for tactical network architecture.
• Experience designing and implementing weapons systems networks and associated operating systems.
• Experience with network emulation, virtualization, and network security.
• Microsoft or Linux operating system certification.
• Privileged Access qualification and applicable IA certification as required by the SOW.
• Preferred: Certifications in both Microsoft and Linux operating system environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement weapons systems airborne and air-to-ground data communications networks.
• Perform network emulation, virtualization, analysis, and planning.
• Design weapons systems and associated network and computer security measures.
• Analyze systems, sensors, network, and server resource consumption.
• Develop and implement user access controls.
• Research and recommend network and data communications hardware and software.
• Support coordination between weapons systems networks and associated test and evaluation networks.
• Participate in network architecture planning and implementation.
• Serve as the functional team lead, coordinating and overseeing the work of other team members.
• Track project progress and participate in project planning, resource allocation, and event coordination.

Skills

Navy CSWF qualification

5+ years experience

Network architecture design

Network emulation

Virtualization

Operating system certification

Privileged Access / IA certification

Microsoft/Linux certifications

Tools

Microsoft certification

Linux certification

Job description

Bowhead seeks a Tactical Network and Computer Systems Architect for an upcoming effort in Patuxent River, MD. You will design, implement, and evaluate weapons systems airborne and air-to-ground data communications networks, and support emulation, virtualization, and security requirements.

The role involves leading a team, coordinating resources, and ensuring performance and interoperability across complex networks. Security clearance and specialized certifications are preferred.