Senior Network Architect

Title: Senior Network Architect

Start: April 2025

Duration: 12 Months

Location: Annapolis Junction, MD

Type: W2 Only with Benefits

***Active TS/SCI Clearance Required***

Position Description:

• Join our client s dynamic team in 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

GENERAL SJILLS

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

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 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

Certifications:

• Information Assurance Certifications consistent with the 8570 IAT Level III
• Professional certification in Cisco and/or VMware
• ITIL certification is desired