Cyberspace Defense Analysis Infrastructure Architect Principle

Position Overview

Applied Research Solutions is seeking a full-time Cyberspace Defense Analysis Infrastructure Architect located at Lackland AFB, San Antonio, Texas. At ARS, we deliver world‐class integrated solutions and provide a culture where employees are challenged to achieve their career goals while maintaining a work/life balance. Recognized as a nominee for Best Places to Work since 2020, our commitment to our people is reflected in our competitive benefits package, awards and recognition program, and personalized attention from senior management.

Key Responsibilities

• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of principles, policies, and practices of acquisition and sustainment network engineering as defined in DoDI 5000.2 and AFI 63-101.
• Provide expert level contributions to adapt networks, firewalls, gateway components, systems, and interfaces to the Cyber Agile Acquisition process used in Cyberspace weapon systems.
• Possess knowledge of high-volume, high-speed, high-reliability network architectures and domain controllers, and deliver DoDAF-quality network diagrams for complex sustainment requirements.
• Demonstrate detailed understanding of specialized Cyber-specific functions and optimize performance metrics (latency, collisions, secure channels, etc.) to enhance weapon system performance.
• Identify and propose upgrade road-maps in hardware and software to accommodate future capabilities in existing Cyberspace weapon systems.
• Produce artifacts that help the Integrated Product Team (Engineering, Program Management, Cyber-security, and Product Support) analyze and measure the effectiveness of Cyber acquisitions and sustainment initiatives.
• Provide detailed technical baselines and recommend viable solutions and alternative courses of action directly to the Program Manager.
• Work proactively with minimal supervision and communicate effectively both orally and in writing to produce quality acquisition and program documentation.
• Apply advanced knowledge of Cyber and Networking domains to support quick reaction efforts and develop innovative solutions for Cyber-oriented objectives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Active TS/SCI required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience with participation in an Acquisition Program ACAT level III or higher.
• Active Certifications in Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP).

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of experience with participation in all phases of an ACAT level III or higher acquisition program.
• Active Certifications in Certified Information System Security Professional - Information Systems Security Architecture Professional (CISSP - ISSAP) is a plus.
• Familiarity with Cyberspace Weapon Systems or equivalent Enterprise Level Passive/Active Information Protection and Monitoring Systems.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive Benefits Package that supports your financial and personal well-being.
• Career Growth opportunities with personalized attention from senior management.
• Work/Life Balance in a supportive environment that values employee well-being.
• Award-Winning Culture recognized for excellence and employee satisfaction.