Tactical Network and Computer Systems Architect

UICGS / Bowhead Family of Companies; Patuxent Highland (MD); 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. This role designs, implements, and evaluates weapons systems airborne and air-to-ground data networks and operating systems, developing architectures, supporting emulation, and ensuring performance, interoperability, and security.

Responsibilities include leading a technical team, coordinating with test networks, and planning resources and events.

Qualifications

• Advanced Navy CSWF qualification required.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience.
• At least 3 years in two tactical network architecture functions.
• Experience designing weapons systems networks and operating systems.
• Experience with network emulation, virtualization, and security.
• Microsoft or Linux OS certifications.
• Privileged Access IA certifications as required by the SOW.
• Preferred: Microsoft and Linux OS certifications.

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

5+ yrs exp

Dual function exp

Weapons networks design

Network emulation

Network security

Privileged Access IA cert

Education

Advanced Navy CSWF qualification

Microsoft/Linux certs

Security clearance TS/SCI

Job description

Tactical Network and Computer Systems Architect

Bowhead is seeking a Tactical Network and Computer Systems Architect for an upcoming effort in Patuxent River, MD. The Tactical Network and Computer Systems Architect will design, implement, and evaluate weapons systems airborne and air-to-ground data communications networks and associated operating systems. This position will develop network architectures, support network emulation and virtualization, and ensure systems meet performance, interoperability, and security requirements.

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.

Qualifications

• Advanced-level Navy Cybersecurity Workforce (CSWF) qualification.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
• At least 3 years of experience performing at least two of the 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.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds
• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
• Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically

Target salary is $ 125,000 - $180,000 commensurate with experience.

Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Bowhead considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must currently hold a security clearance at the Top Secret level with SCI eligibilty. US Citizenship is a requirement for Top Secret clearance at this location.