Top Secret/SCI Tactical Network & 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

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.