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SMX SMX is looking for a Network Architect to provide engineering support to the Strike Planning and Execution Systems Program Office (PMA-281) at Patuxent River Naval Air Station in Lexington Park, MD. The candidate will provide weapon system strategic & tactical networking & network architecture support to develop multi-level security communications solutions for the Theater Mission Planning Center (TMPC) and Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, and Intelligence (C5I) for Tomahawk missile with Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Allies & Partners. PMA-281 is responsible for the acquisition and life cycle management of a range of mission planning, control systems and execution tools that are developed and integrated in partnership with other NAVAIR program offices, other Services, and foreign nation customers/partners. Key Responsibilities
Perform Network Architecture functions combined with strong network engineering experience to develop strategic and tactical networking support to develop cross-domain multi-level security communications solutions for mission orders to Allies and Partners. Performs programmatic or technical knowledge identifying, formulating, designing, and/or testing practical solutions to engineering problems; guiding the engineering development of modern complex systems; and employing systems engineering methods and tools in the development of systems. Develop and generate Systems Security artifacts required to transfer technologies for Allies and Partner nations with FMS cases. Performs software acquisition functions, requirements management, design and develop software workflow, and resolve cryptographic issues and specific challenges associated with non-FVEY partner nations. Must be able to perform software requirements broken down into systems requirements. Required Skills & Experience
Clearance Required: Secret
TS/SCI eligibility is preferred
Bachelor’s degree in a technical or scientific field from an accredited college or university Must have at least three (3) years of recent and relevant experience Demonstrated experience in network engineering expertise Demonstrated experience in cross-domain multi-level security communications solutions Understanding of developing a strategic & tactical network architecture with Allies and Partner nations Understanding the design and development of software workflow Desired Skills & Experience
Perform software requirements broken down into systems requirements and cryptographic requirements associated with partner nations Application Deadline : 1/19/2026 Salary : $86,000 USD - $143,300 USD SMX is a core-value driven employer and offers a competitive mix of compensation, learning & development opportunities, and benefits, including health insurance, paid leave, and retirement. Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Information Technology Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at SMX by 2x SMX is an Equal Opportunity employer including disabilities and veterans. Selected applicant may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification. SMX does not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization or immigration related support for this position.
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Network Architect (4766)
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SMX SMX is looking for a Network Architect to provide engineering support to the Strike Planning and Execution Systems Program Office (PMA-281) at Patuxent River Naval Air Station in Lexington Park, MD. The candidate will provide weapon system strategic & tactical networking & network architecture support to develop multi-level security communications solutions for the Theater Mission Planning Center (TMPC) and Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, and Intelligence (C5I) for Tomahawk missile with Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Allies & Partners. PMA-281 is responsible for the acquisition and life cycle management of a range of mission planning, control systems and execution tools that are developed and integrated in partnership with other NAVAIR program offices, other Services, and foreign nation customers/partners. Key Responsibilities
Perform Network Architecture functions combined with strong network engineering experience to develop strategic and tactical networking support to develop cross-domain multi-level security communications solutions for mission orders to Allies and Partners. Performs programmatic or technical knowledge identifying, formulating, designing, and/or testing practical solutions to engineering problems; guiding the engineering development of modern complex systems; and employing systems engineering methods and tools in the development of systems. Develop and generate Systems Security artifacts required to transfer technologies for Allies and Partner nations with FMS cases. Performs software acquisition functions, requirements management, design and develop software workflow, and resolve cryptographic issues and specific challenges associated with non-FVEY partner nations. Must be able to perform software requirements broken down into systems requirements. Required Skills & Experience
Clearance Required: Secret
TS/SCI eligibility is preferred
Bachelor’s degree in a technical or scientific field from an accredited college or university Must have at least three (3) years of recent and relevant experience Demonstrated experience in network engineering expertise Demonstrated experience in cross-domain multi-level security communications solutions Understanding of developing a strategic & tactical network architecture with Allies and Partner nations Understanding the design and development of software workflow Desired Skills & Experience
Perform software requirements broken down into systems requirements and cryptographic requirements associated with partner nations Application Deadline : 1/19/2026 Salary : $86,000 USD - $143,300 USD SMX is a core-value driven employer and offers a competitive mix of compensation, learning & development opportunities, and benefits, including health insurance, paid leave, and retirement. Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Information Technology Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at SMX by 2x SMX is an Equal Opportunity employer including disabilities and veterans. Selected applicant may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification. SMX does not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization or immigration related support for this position.
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