Tactical Network & Systems Architect — Airborne Data & Security

Bowhead; Lexington Park (MD); On-site; USD 125,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Bowhead is seeking a Tactical Network and Computer Systems Architect for an upcoming effort at Patuxent River, MD. The role designs, implements, and evaluates airborne and air-to-ground data networks and operating systems, developing architectures and ensuring performance, interoperability, and security.

The ideal candidate has Navy CSWF qualification, 5+ years of relevant experience, and certifications in Microsoft and Linux environments, with Top Secret clearance required.

Qualifications

• Advanced Navy CSWF qualification.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
• At least 2 of the specialized functions for tactical network architecture.
• Experience designing and implementing weapons systems networks and operating systems.
• Experience with network emulation, virtualization, and network security.
• Microsoft or Linux operating system certification.
• Privileged Access qualification and IA certification as required by the SOW.
• Preferred: Certifications in both Microsoft and Linux OS 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 test/ 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

CSWF qualification

5+ years experience

Two specialized functions

Network security

Weapons systems networks

Network emulation/ virtualization

Leadership / coordination

Top Secret clearance

Tools

Microsoft certification

Linux certification

Privileged Access IA certification

Job description

Bowhead is seeking a Tactical Network and Computer Systems Architect for an upcoming effort at Patuxent River, MD. The role designs, implements, and evaluates airborne and air-to-ground data networks and operating systems, developing architectures and ensuring performance, interoperability, and security.

The ideal candidate has Navy CSWF qualification, 5+ years of relevant experience, and certifications in Microsoft and Linux environments, with Top Secret clearance required.