Tactical Network and Computer Systems Architect

tharros; Lexington Park (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Tharros is seeking a Tactical Network and Computer Systems Architect to design and implement weapons systems, airborne and air-to-ground data communications networks and operating systems supporting NAWCAD Cyber Warfare Division programs at NAS Patuxent River, MD.

The Architect role requires specialized expertise in weapons systems network design, emulation/virtualization, and security architecture, acting as functional team lead coordinating cross-functional planning between weapons networks,

Qualifications

• Privileged Access certification with MS or Linux OS.
• 7 years of experience in network architecture and design or equivalent military OJT.
• At least 3 years in two of: airborne/air-to-ground data comms, data network emulation/virtualization, security design, configuration management, or coordination between weapons networks and T&E networks.

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.
• Coordinate and oversee the tasking of other team members performing architecture functions.
• Track project progress and participate in planning projects, resourcing, and events.

Skills

Weapons systems network design

Emulation/virtualization

Security architecture

Team leadership

Data communications networks

Education

Privileged Access Certification (MS or Linux OS)

Tools

Microsoft OS

Linux OS

Job description

Tactical Network and Computer Systems Architect

Tharros is seeking a Tactical Network and Computer Systems Architect to design and implement weapons systems, airborne and air-to-ground data communications networks and operating systems supporting NAWCAD Cyber Warfare Division programs at NAS Patuxent River, MD.

The Architect role requires specialized expertise in weapons systems network design, emulation/virtualization, and security architecture. The Architect acts as functional team lead for teams performing weapons systems network architecture functions, coordinating cross-functional planning between weapons systems networks, test and evaluation networks, and data communications infrastructure.

• 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 networks, associated test and evaluation networks, and data communications hardware and software
• 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.

Requirements:

• Additional certification: Privileged Access (per Section 3.4.1.5) with Microsoft or Linux OS certification
• 7 years of experience performing work related to network architecture and design, OR meets military equivalent OJT requirement
• At least 3 years of total experience in at least two of the following: weapons systems airborne/air-to-ground data comms network design and implementation; weapons systems data network emulation/virtualization; weapons systems network/computer security design; systems software configuration management; network emulation/virtualization coordination between weapons systems and T&E networks