Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field with 12+ years of experience.
Active IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+ CE, CySA+, GSEC, or SSCP) required.
Cisco CCNA Certification; CCNP or CCIE preferred.
U.S. Citizenship is required.
8-10 years of progressive experience in network engineering and architecture, focusing on application delivery networks (ADN).
Deep expertise in F5 BIG-IP platforms, including configuration, upgrades, and migrations.
Extensive experience with Infoblox DDI environments, including Grid architecture and IPAM integration.
Responsibilities
Design and implement advanced network architectures to support application delivery.
Lead technical working groups and coordinate efforts with infrastructure and development teams.
Present network designs and analyses to technical leadership for approval.
Manage and optimize F5 BIG-IP LTM and GTM/F5 DNS environments.
Oversee the design and operation of enterprise-class Infoblox DDI solutions.
Ensure compliance with operational standards in a DoD Operations Center environment.
Conduct performance assessments and recommend improvements for network systems.
Benefits
Comprehensive health insurance plans.
Retirement savings options with company matching.
Professional development and training opportunities.
Flexible work arrangements.
Paid time off and holidays.
Full Job Description
Our client is looking for a Senior Network Architect If you're interested please share your update resume along with your yearly expected salary. Job Title: Senior Network Architect Location: Ft. Belvoir, VA/Albuquerque, NM Job type: Full time Required Skills:
Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline & 12+ years' experience.
Certification: Active IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+ CE, CySA+, GSEC, or SSCP) required.
Cisco CCNA Certification (CCNP or CCIE Preferred).
Citizenship: United States Citizenship is required.
Experience Level: Minimum of 8-10 years of progressive experience in network engineering and architecture, with a dedicated focus on application delivery networks (ADN).
F5 Expertise: Deep, demonstrable expertise in F5 BIG-IP platforms, specifically configuring, upgrading, and migrating
LTM and GTM/F5 DNS environments.
Infoblox / DDI Mastery: Extensive experience designing and operating enterprise-class Infoblox DDI environments, including Grid architecture and seamless IPAM integration.
Core Networking: Mastery of OSI model layers 2-7, TCP/IP, routing protocols (e.g., BGP, OSPF), and solid experience with SSL/TLS offloading and certificate management.
Leadership: Experience leading technical working groups and directing the efforts of adjacent infrastructure and development teams.
Operational Experience: Prior experience working within a DoW/DoD Operations Center (NOC/SOC) or supporting mission-critical systems and networks.
Communication: Must be able to present designs, plans, and analyses of alternatives to technical leadership boards for approvals.
