8+ years of experience in WAN/LAN hardware, software, and firewalls.
High School Diploma required; advanced degrees preferred.
US Citizenship required; DoD Top Secret clearance or Secret clearance with Tier 5/SSBI investigation.
CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure certification is mandatory.
IAT Level III certification such as CASP+, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP, GCED, or GCIH is required.
Responsibilities
Develop enterprise network architectures and modernization roadmaps.
Provide senior technical guidance to engineers and Government leadership.
Evaluate and recommend improvements to existing network architecture.
Design solutions integrating Cisco routing, Check Point firewalls, and telecommunications technologies.
Assess interoperability between classified and unclassified networks and cloud environments.
Lead technical assessments of emerging network technologies and architectures.
Support architectural planning for IPv6, MPLS, multicast, QoS, and network segmentation.
Benefits
Work primarily from a contractor-owned facility near Fort Belvoir, VA.
Opportunity to work onsite or reside within commuting distance of multiple locations.
Engage in cutting-edge technology assessments and implementations.
Collaborate with a team supporting a DoD agency's WAN and emerging technologies.
Full Job Description
We are seeking a CCIE-certifiedEnterprise Network Architect to provide technical leadership, guidance, and design expertise to a team supporting a DoD agency's WAN as well as emerging technology initiatives as related to network engineering. Provides enterprise-level network architecture, technical strategy, and engineering leadership for network infrastructure. Develops architectural solutions and modernization strategies that improve network security, interoperability, scalability, and operational performance.
Responsibilities Include:
Develop enterprise network architectures, technical designs, and infrastructure modernization roadmaps.
Provide senior technical guidance to network engineers, cybersecurity personnel, and Government leadership.
Evaluate existing network architecture and recommend improvements to performance, security, availability, and resilience.
Design solutions integrating Cisco routing and switching, Check Point firewalls, and enterprise telecommunications technologies.
Assess interoperability between agency classified and unclassified networks as well as with NIPRNet, SIPRNet, and cloud-hosted environments.
Lead technical assessments of emerging network technologies, platforms, and architectures.
Develop high-level and detailed network designs, engineering specifications, and implementation strategies.
Support architectural planning for IPv6, MPLS, multicast, QoS, and enterprise network segmentation.
Evaluate hardware and software acquisitions for architectural compatibility, lifecycle suitability, and security compliance.
Provide architectural guidance for enterprise cloud connectivity, SCCA integration, and application delivery.
Review engineering changes, technical proposals, and major network modernization initiatives.
Develop technology assessments, analyses of alternatives, and technical recommendations for Government stakeholders.
Support laboratory evaluations, proof-of-concept testing, and technical design validation.
Provide expert technical support for complex network performance, interoperability, and security issues.
Ensure proposed architectures comply with applicable DoD, DISA, and agency technical and security standards.
Advise on selection of technological purchases with regards to processing, data storage, data access, and applications development.
Advises of feasibility of potential future projects to management.
Required Skills, Qualifications and Experience:
Experience:
Eight years of relevant experience including experience with network WAN/LAN hardware and software and firewalls.
Education:
High School Diploma.
Citizenship and Clearance:
US Citizenship is required.
DoD Top Secret clearance or Secret clearance with favorably adjudicated Tier 5/SSBI investigation.
Certification:
DoD 8570/8140: IAT Level III baseline certification such as CASP+, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP, GCED, or GCIH.
CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure certification.
Location:
Work will be primarily performed from a contractor-owned facility near Fort Belvoir, VA and customer locations. Candidates may work onsite/reside within commuting distance of one of the following:
Fort Belvoir, VA (highly preferred)
Battle Creek, MI
Columbus, OH
Dayton, OH
New Cumberland, PA
Ogden, UT
Philadelphia, PA
Richmond, VA
Anniston, AL
San Diego, CA
Fort Bragg, NC
Robins AFB, GA
Tobyhanna, PA.
Preferred Qualifications:
Check Point Certified Security Administrator (CCSA) or higher certification.
AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, or Cloud+ certification.
Work Environment and Physical Demand:
Must be able to work for extended hours at a computer in an office environment as well as work from comm closets and warehouse spaces as needed.
The projected salary range for this position is $190,000+ annually. Final compensation will be determined based on factors including years of relevant experience, active security clearance level, certifications, technical skillset, contract requirements, and overall qualifications.
