Job Title
Computer Systems Engineer I (Computer Network Architect)
Why IDS?
IDS believes in resolving conflict, building innovative approaches to do so. Combining operational expertise with an intimate understanding of today’s greatest challenges, we bring our customers the solutions required for success in a complex and multidimensional world. IDS tailors solutions for a diverse range of government, military, nonprofit, and public-sector clients.
Locations
Muscatatuck, Indiana
Shifts Available
Please note, candidates must be flexible. Shift times are general hours; some projects may require earlier or later reporting based on customer requirements.
Job Description
IDS is seeking a Computer Systems Engineer I (Computer Network Architect) to support the design, implementation, operation, and maintenance of complex cyber range and test bed environments. The selected candidate will be responsible for architecting and configuring physical, virtual, and cloud-based network infrastructures that support training, testing, and operational requirements. This role requires experience with network engineering, systems administration, virtualization technologies, automation tools, and infrastructure orchestration. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of enterprise Windows and Linux environments, cyber infrastructure, and emerging technologies including ICS/SCADA, IoT, RF, and integrated sensor systems.
Key Duties
• Design, configure, and maintain cyber range and computer test bed environments.
• Architect and support physical, virtual, and cloud-based network infrastructures.
• Configure and manage routing, switching, firewalls, DNS, Active Directory, VPNs, VLANs, and SAN technologies.
• Deploy and maintain bare metal and virtualized systems in support of mission requirements.
• Develop and implement automation, provisioning, imaging, orchestration, and configuration management solutions.
• Utilize tools such as Ansible, Chef, FOG, Python, and Bash to streamline system administration and deployment activities.
• Engineer and administer VMware, KVM, Xen, and other virtualization platforms.
• Administer and maintain Windows enterprise and Linux server operating systems.
• Monitor infrastructure performance and support network and systems troubleshooting activities.
• Identify and address network vulnerabilities, attack vectors, and mitigation strategies.
• Support integration and operation of technologies including camera systems, ICS/SCADA environments, IoT devices, and RF systems.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to support cyber training, testing, and operational objectives.
Requirements
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Must meet DoDM 8140.03 IAT II requirements.
• Active Secret security clearance required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in the configuration and operation of cyber range or computer test bed environments.
• Demonstrated experience designing and configuring computer networks, including routing, switching, firewalls, DNS, Active Directory, VPNs, VLANs, and SANs utilizing bare metal and virtualized systems.
• Demonstrated experience with automation, provisioning, imaging, orchestration, and configuration management using Ansible, Chef, FOG, Python, and Bash scripting.
• Cloud, physical, and virtual network architecture, engineering, and infrastructure monitoring experience.
• Experience with hypervisors such as VMware, KVM, and Xen.
• Demonstrated experience with Windows enterprise and Linux server/operating systems engineering and administration.
• Knowledge of network vulnerabilities, attack vectors, and mitigation techniques.
• Demonstrated experience working with technologies including camera systems, ICS/SCADA, IoT, and RF devices.
Compensation
• Competitive Hourly Pay
• Benefits
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- Meet DoDM 8140.03 IAT II requirements
- Active Secret security clearance
- Minimum of three (3) years configuring and operating cyber range or computer test bed environments
- Experience designing and configuring networks: routing, switching, firewalls, DNS, Active Directory, VPNs, VLANs, SANs
- Experience with automation, provisioning, imaging, orchestration, and configuration management using Ansible, Chef, FOG, Python, and Bash
- Experience with hypervisors and virtualization platforms such as VMware, KVM, and Xen
- Experience administering Windows enterprise and Linux server operating systems
- Knowledge of network vulnerabilities, attack vectors, and mitigation techniques
- Experience working with camera systems, ICS/SCADA, IoT, and RF devices
What We Do
Hybrid conflict. Non-state actors. Digital hacktivists. Tribal politics. Advanced technology. Ancient beliefs. Rapid adaptation. Strategic uncertainty. Declining resources. Rising extremism. Today’s national security challenges are complex and multidimensional, requiring adaptive, interagency responses. For more than a decade, IDS International has delivered innovative training, research and operational civil-military services to help address these 21st century challenges. We are seasoned soldiers, aid workers, diplomats, intelligence professionals, cyber warriors, technical experts, political advisors, and more with a common understanding of how to train for and operate in conflict zones and transitional areas. Our team of interagency experts and field practitioners operate and train together daily, building on our global multidisciplinary understanding of challenges, best practices and new approaches. This wide range of perspectives permits us to serve as a liaison between civil society, military, government and technology to enhance coordination and effectively solve complex security and political problems.
