Senior Network Architect with TS/SCI, Severn

Executive Summary:

We are seeking a Senior Network Architect (Key) for a role supporting the Department of Navy in Annapolis Junction, MD. We seek to fill a Senior Network Architect (Key) position in Annapolis Junction, MD. The ideal candidate must hold an active TS/SCI clearance and meet one of the following qualifications: 12+ years of experience with a BS/BA or 10+ years with an MS/MA. Cisco Certified Design Expert (CCDE) and VMware VCP-NV certifications are required. Additionally, the candidate must have at least 10 years of Cisco experience, with proven expertise in Cisco network hardware, including routers, switches, firewalls, and unified communications equipment.

You will be supporting a global communications network that delivers office automation solutions, document and information management tools, and collaboration, voice, and video capabilities. This secure, flexible, distributed architecture underpins a classified DoD IT system.

The Senior Network Architect (Key) tests and analyzes various network infrastructure elements, including power, software, security features, communication devices, lines, modems, and terminals. This role also oversees the overall integration of the enterprise network and is accountable for the planning, modeling, simulation, design, installation, maintenance, management, and coordination of the network.

Position Job Duties:

Review and analyze the existing network architecture and provide designs of current/modern WAN/MAN/LAN technologies

Recommend best practices such as SDN, Intent-based networking, network segmentation protocols, etc., to improve the existing architecture and meet new networking requirements

Design telecommunications circuit specifications

Providing comprehensive systems and network engineering and architectural planning services

Identify the need for routers, switches, and encryption devices to support enterprise services

Deliver service catalog items for automatically provisioning network configurations to deliver Infrastructure-as-Code

Develop and maintain network architecture specifications and artifacts

Conduct multidisciplinary research and collaborate with cross-functional engineering and development teams in the planning, design, development, and utilization of Cloud-based capabilities for the development, modification, and deployment of software

Interfacing with O&M personnel by providing strategic design and project support as directed

Comprehensively reviewing existing architectures regularly, recommending and assisting with the design and implementation of systems and network improvements as required

Supporting efforts for cybersecurity technology, risk identification, and risk mitigation strategies related to cybersecurity

Engineering and upgrading LAN, WAN, and VoIP infrastructures, voice and data network systems, and administration of multi-protocol routers, multilayer switches, network security devices, and network management systems

Providing support to Application delivery networking, Cloud computing, End Point management, and desktop computing

Working with vendors, the Government, carriers, and technical staff on network implementation, optimization, and ongoing management

Providing high-level support and technical expertise in networking technology, including LAN/WAN hardware, switches, bridges, and routers.

Position Qualifications:

TS/SCI level clearance is required

Minimum of 12 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 10 years with MS/MA

Cisco Certified Design Expert (CCDE) and VMware VCP-NV certifications required

Minimum 10 years of Cisco experience; proven expertise with Cisco network hardware, including routers, switches, firewalls, unified communications equipment

Minimum of 5 years with VMware, experience in virtual and physical internet protocol and Fiber Channel networks and routing protocols

Experience with Defense Information System Network (DISN) circuits and Consolidated Afloat Networks and Enterprise Services (CANES)

Experience in designing, optimizing, and troubleshooting LAN, WAN, and low bandwidth networks protected by network encrypts.

Experience designing VMware NSX Software-defined Defined Networking

Experience with Cisco network hardening, including routers, switches, firewalls, unified communications equipment

Experience utilizing network management solutions based on NetFlow and Simple Network Management Protocols (SNMP)

Experience with DevOps, automating and scripting

Experience with RMF and DODAF 2.0 documentation standards and Change Management

Certifications:

Information Assurance Certifications consistent with the 8570 IAT Level III

Professional certification in Cisco and/or VMware

ITIL certification is desired

Must have:

Minimum of 12 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 10 years with MS/MA.

Minimum 10 years of Cisco experience; proven expertise with Cisco network hardware, including routers, switches, firewalls, unified communications equipment.

Minimum of 5 years with VMware, experience in virtual and physical internet protocol and Fiber Channel networks and routing protocols.

Experience with Defense Information System Network (DISN) circuits and Consolidated Afloat Networks and Enterprise Services (CANES).

Experience in designing, optimizing, and troubleshooting LAN, WAN, and low bandwidth networks protected by network encrypters.

Experience designing VMware NSX Software-defined Defined Networking.

Experience with Cisco network hardening, including routers, switches, firewalls, unified communications equipment.

Experience utilizing network management solutions based on NetFlow and Simple Network Management Protocols (SNMP).

Experience with DevOps, automating and scripting.

Experience with RMF and DODAF 2.0 documentation standards and Change Management.