Lead Network Architect

Entarian

$165K — $206K *
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active Top Secret / SCI eligible security clearance
  • Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, engineering, or related technical discipline
  • 15+ years of relevant experience in network infrastructure design
  • Proficient in configuring, maintaining, and administering routers, switches, and firewalls
  • Skilled in supporting network circuits, MPLS networks, and LAN/WAN technologies
  • Able to troubleshoot network issues and analyze traffic using monitoring tools
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and willing to travel approximately 25%.

Responsibilities

  • Perform system-level design and configuration of network products
  • Support testing and installation of LAN/MAN/WAN systems
  • Monitor and resolve technical hardware and software issues
  • Interface with vendor support during outages or degraded performance
  • Oversee information systems operations, including telecommunications and data entry
  • Contribute to policy discussions regarding standards and budget
  • Analyze network performance and review logs for optimization

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on complex space missions
  • Engagement with advanced networking technologies
  • Potential for leadership role in a critical area of defense operations
  • Collaboration with diverse IT teams
  • Supportive work environment that encourages professional growth
Full Job Description
Overview/ Job Responsibilities

Position is contingent upon contract award and funding.

Entarian is seeking a Lead Network Architect will support a complex space mission operations capability supporting DoD mission requirements. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience in Network Architecture and have the ability to implement various network solutions including design, configuration, integration, testing, launch, troubleshooting and ongoing support of innovative networking technologies.

Key Responsibilities may include, but not limited to:
  • Perform system-level design and configuration of products, such as routers, switches, ASAs, and other network devices.
  • Support the testing and installation of network communications systems, including LAN/MAN/WAN systems.
  • Monitor and respond to complex technical hardware and software problems.
  • Interfaces with vendor support service groups to ensure proper escalation during outages or periods of degraded system performance.
  • Provide support, assistance, and oversight for all information systems operations activities, including computer and telecommunications/communications operations, data entry, data control, LAN/MAN/WAN administration and operations support, operating systems programming, system security policy procedures, and/or web strategy and operations.
  • Provide input to policy level discussions regarding standards, design, budget constraints, and more.
  • Provide the routine analysis of all elements of the network facilities.
  • Reviews network reports and logs to ensure optimal performance.
  • Utilize software and hardware tools and identifies and diagnoses complex problems and factors affecting network performance.
  • Communicate effectively with other project groups, such as, Security, Windows, UNIX, and Storage teams to assist with the installation and troubleshooting of systems components.


Salary range: $165,000.00 - $206,000.00

Minimum Qualifications

  • Active Top Secret / SCI eligible security clearance.
  • Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, engineering, or related technical discipline. (Equivalent experience may be considered.)
  • Minimum 15+ years of relevant network experience in design and building out network infrastructure.
  • Experience configuring, maintaining, and administering routers, switches, and/or firewalls in a large production environment.
  • Experience supporting with network circuits, MPLS networks, and other LAN/WAN technologies.
  • Experience supporting organization users, customers, clients, and remote sites on a network.
  • Experience supporting and working with other organizational IT departments/teams such as Security, Windows, UNIX, Storage, and other IT teams.
  • Ability to troubleshoot network performance issues and analyze network traffic using network monitoring tools, and provide capacity planning solutions.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Power-Point, Excel, Project, and Outlook.
  • Ability to travel approximately 25% to support customer locations, mission partner engagements, and operational activities.


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