Barbaricum

Lead Cyber Range Architect - II (Computer Network Architect)

Barbaricum$100K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active DoD Top Secret / SCI clearance required.
  • Minimum 7 years of experience in a Cyber SME or Cyber Architect role.
  • 3 years of experience in cyber range or computer test bed configuration and operation.
  • Expertise in designing and configuring complex computer networks.
  • Proficiency in automation and configuration management tools like Ansible and Chef.
  • Hands-on experience with hypervisors such as VMware and KVM.
  • Familiarity with specialized technologies including ICS/SCADA, IoT, and RF devices.

Responsibilities

  • Design and maintain cyber range environments for training and mission operations.
  • Architect and configure enterprise network infrastructures with various technologies.
  • Implement and manage network architectures across physical, virtual, and cloud platforms.
  • Develop automation solutions using tools such as Python and Bash.
  • Administer and optimize virtualization platforms like VMware and Xen.
  • Manage Windows and Linux server environments for security and performance.
  • Identify and mitigate network vulnerabilities while ensuring compliance.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and technical training.
  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams.
  • Access to state-of-the-art cyber range and technologies.
  • Engagement with mission-critical projects for the DoD.
  • Mentorship and leadership opportunities for career growth.
Full Job Description
Barbaricum is seeking several Lead Cyber Range Architect II (Computer Network Architects) to support the design, implementation, and sustainment of cyber range and enterprise network environments for Department of Defense (DoD) missions. This role is responsible for architecting secure physical, virtual, and cloud-based infrastructures; supporting cybersecurity operations; and ensuring the availability, performance, and security of complex network systems. The selected candidate will collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to develop and maintain cyber range capabilities, implement automation and orchestration solutions, manage virtualization and server environments, and support continuous monitoring, vulnerability mitigation, and compliance with applicable DoD cybersecurity requirements and frameworks. **Responsibilities:** - Design, develop, and maintain cyber range and test bed environment Next s supporting cybersecurity training, testing, and mission operations. - Architect and configure enterprise network infrastructures, including routing, switching, firewalls, DNS, Active Directory, VPNs, VLANs, and SANs. - Implement and manage physical, virtual, and cloud-based network architectures using bare metal and virtualization technologies. - Develop automation and orchestration solutions using tools such as Ansible, Chef, FOG, Python, and Bash scripting. - Administer and optimize virtualization platforms including VMware, KVM, and Xen. - Manage Windows and Linux server environments, ensuring system performance, security, and operational readiness. - Identify and mitigate network vulnerabilities while supporting cybersecurity best practices and compliance requirements. - Integrate and support specialized technologies, including ICS/SCADA, IoT, RF devices, and camera systems within cyber range environments. - Provide technical leadership, troubleshooting support, and subject matter expertise for complex infrastructure and network engineering initiatives. - Develop technical documentation, architecture diagrams, and standard operating procedures while mentoring junior engineers and supporting project execution. **Required Qualifications:** - Active DoD Top Secret / SCI clearance required. - Minimum 7yrs experience as Cyber SME/Cyber Architect position or similar experience with minimum 3yr of experience in the configuration and operation of cyber range or computer test bed environments. - Expert knowledge in designing and configuring computer networks including routing, switching, firewalls, DNS, active directory, VPNs, VLANs, SANs utilizing bare metal and virtualized systems. - Demonstrated experience with automation, provisioning, imaging, orchestration, and configuration management. - Demonstrated experience with Ansible, Chef, FOG, Project, python, and bash scripting. - Demonstrated experience with Cloud, physical, and virtual network architect, engineering, and infrastructure monitoring. - Demonstrated expertise with hypervisors such as VMware, KVM, and Xen. - Demonstrated experience with Windows enterprise and Linux server / operating systems engineering, and administration with knowledge of network vulnerabilities, attack vectors, and mitigation. - Demonstrated experience with wide variety of technology to include camera systems, ICS/SCADA, IoT, and RF devices.

About Barbaricum

Barbaricum is a defense contractor that provides consulting and engineering services to the U.S. government. The company specializes in national security and intelligence, with a focus on counterterrorism, cybersecurity, and information operations. Barbaricum's services include strategic planning, program management, and technical analysis. The company was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Washington, D.C.
Learn more about Barbaricum
Size
200 employees
Industry
Net Income
$1 million
Founded
2008
5 Year Trend
+10%
Revenue
$20 million

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