Cyberspace Defense Analysis Infrastructure Architect

Abacus Technology • San Antonio, TX

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About The Position

Abacus Technology is seeking a Cyber Defense Analysis Infrastructure Architect Principal to provide technical support to the Command, Control, Communication, Intelligence and Networks (C3I&N) Directorate at Lackland AFB. This is a full-time position.

The architect will support the Cyber Agile Acquisition process used in the Cyber Defense Analysis (CDA) Weapon System by adapting networks, firewalls, gateway components, systems, and interfaces. The role develops DoDAF-quality network diagrams and technical artifacts, identifies hardware and software upgrade roadmaps, and provides technical baselines and viable recommendations to the Program Manager. Work supports collaboration across engineering, program management, cybersecurity, and product support teams, as well as acquisition and sustainment initiatives.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in networks and infrastructure in a DoD environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field; additional years of experience may be substituted for degree requirements.
• CCNP certification.
• Experience across all phases: Material Solution Analysis, Technology Maturation, Risk Reduction, Engineering and Manufacturing Development, Production and Deployment, and Operations and Support.
• Experience in an ACAT Level III environment.
• Knowledge of acquisition and sustainment network engineering principles, policies, practices, and methodologies.
• Detailed knowledge of specialized cyber functions and how to trade off performance metrics such as latency, collisions, and secure channels to improve CDA Weapon System performance.
• Ability to work proactively and communicate effectively to produce acquisition and program documentation and artifacts, including briefings, documents, plans, reports, and estimates.
• Advanced knowledge of cyber and networking domains to support quick-reaction efforts involving collaboration among MAJCOM requirements, acquisition IPTs, and the Warfighter.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and hold a current Secret clearance; selected applicants must undergo a U.S. government security investigation and meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
• Ability to work professionally and collaboratively with the government customer and other contract team members.
• Proficiency with the MS Office suite.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with the CDA Weapon System or an equivalent Enterprise Level Passive/Active Information Protection and Monitoring System.

Responsibilities

• Adapt networks, firewalls, gateway components, systems, and interfaces to the Cyber Agile Acquisition process used in the CDA Weapon System.
• Combine high-volume, high-speed, high-reliability network architectures and domain controllers to produce DoDAF-quality network diagrams addressing complex sustainment requirements.
• Identify and propose hardware and software upgrade roadmaps for the existing CDA Weapon System to accommodate future capabilities.
• Produce artifacts that help the Integrated Product Team (IPT)—including Engineering, Program Management, Cybersecurity, and Product Support—gather, analyze, and measure the effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of Cyber acquisitions and sustainment initiatives.
• Independently provide the Program Manager with detailed technical baselines, viable solutions, and alternative courses of action.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal