Active Department of Defense Secret level security clearance required.
DoD Approved 8570 / 8140 OS and Cybersecurity certifications required.
Master's degree in an Engineering discipline.
10 years of professional experience in systems engineering.
Experience in producing network architecture and detailed design packages.
Ability to maintain applicable vendor certifications and IAT security certifications.
Favorable Tier 5 (T5) background investigation required for privileged access.
Responsibilities
Develop and review high-level architectures and detailed designs for network technical insertions.
Align test plans and engineering changes with proposed system designs.
Prepare Base Electronic Systems Engineering Plans detailing upgrade scope and signal flow.
Review installation drawings and technical reports for performance consistency.
Define installation success criteria and document lessons learned and risks.
Resolve discrepancies among architecture and installation documents.
Benefits
100% coverage of employee's medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums.
Short and long-term disability plans provided.
401(k) match up to 10% of employee's salary contributions.
Comprehensive training and development program offered.
11 paid holidays and 15 days of annual paid time off (PTO) accrual.
Full Job Description
Job Type
Full-time
Description
NexGen Data Systems is seeking a Senior Network Systems Architect IV to develop the engineering architecture and technical documentation used to implement and sustain Navy shore network changes. The Senior Network Systems Architect IV translates design decisions into coordinated architecture, configuration, installation and test information. This position also evaluates site and signal-flow effects through Base Electronic Systems Engineering Plans so upgrades can be reviewed and implemented with a clear operational understanding.
Roles & Responsibilities:
Develop and review high-level architectures, detailed designs, configuration settings and installation procedures for network technical insertions.
Align test plans, test reports, equipment lists and engineering changes with the proposed system design.
Prepare Base Electronic Systems Engineering Plans describing upgrade scope, signal flow, site constraints and effects on user activities.
Review installation drawings, design proposals and technical reports for consistency with performance requirements.
Define installation success criteria and document lessons learned, operability concerns and schedule risks affecting fielded systems.
Resolve discrepancies among architecture, installation and configuration documents with the responsible engineering specialists.
Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Requirements
Desired/Required Skills:
Active Department of Defense Secret level security clearance required.
DoD Approved 8570 / 8140 OS and Cybersecurity certifications required.
Education: Master's level degree in an Engineering discipline.
Experience: 10 years of professional experience in systems engineering.
Experience producing network architecture and detailed design packages, reviewing installation drawings, and evaluating shore installation and signal-flow impacts.
Maintain a Secret security clearance for onsite work at Government facilities.
A favorable Tier 5 (T5) background investigation or equivalent is required for privileged access to Government information systems.
Maintain applicable vendor certifications for the role in addition to applicable Information Assurance Technical (IAT) security certifications and cyberspace workforce training and qualifications for covered network duties.
Benefits:
Company covers 100% of premiums for the employee's medical, dental, and vision insurance and subsidizes premiums for spouse and dependents.
Company provides short and long term disability plans.
401(k) match up to 10% of the employee's salary contributions to 401(K) plan.
Comprehensive training and development program.
11 paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) accrual level starts at 15 days annually.
