What are the responsibilities and job description for the Network Architect with Security Clearance position at Gridiron IT Solutions?
Network Engineer
Location : Hybrid (1 week per quarter onsite in DMV area) Job Description
Gridiron is looking to hire a Top Secret cleared candidate to support federal projects on a remote basis. Take client engagements from initial design through implementation and migration and continue on to provide in life operational support. This ensures a seamless transition for customers from initial exposure to full operational capability. Responsibilities
Analyze customer situation to develop requirements and gather technical requirements for the purpose of designing a network to be deployed. Develop and provide designs in line with requirements. Write High and Low Level Design documents based on gathered requirements for guidance and reference during and after network deployment Implementation and migration planning detail and support Write and execute test plans for purpose of validating newly deployed networks once the deployment is complete in order to ensure new infrastructures are capable of carrying production network traffic. Work with customers to plan, write, and execute Methods of Procedure documents outlining steps to seamlessly migrate production network traffic from legacy infrastructure to the newly deployed Network Fabric. Perform Knowledge Transfer training on network designs, platforms, and features to Professional Services customers. Ongoing operational support to the customer Develop professional relationships with customers to assist them with solution deployment projects. Assist project management in developing project plans to track deployment project task execution, communication cadence with customers, and timelines. Qualifications
Specializing in design and deployment of industry-leading networking solutions. Ability to develop accurate and meaningful requirements. High level and low level design experience for Spine & Leaf infrastructure. Advanced network protocol knowledge, especially BGP, EVPN, VXLAN and SR. Linux operating system and scripting knowledge. Experience of delivering technical and operational training to customers Basic / Advanced Python programming skills 10 years of industry experience focused on Network Architecture Led and delivered several projects including greenfield implementations, complete migrations and integration efforts. A computer science (or similar) degree Prior Arista Hardware or EOS experience CCIE and / or JNCIE certifications / equivalents, security certifications such as CISSP / equivalents Excellent written and verbal skills Additional Skills
Ansible / AVD
Architect / Advisor
Campus
CI / CS tools
Cisco
CVP Data Center
Documentation
EOS Automation
EVPN
IPv6
ISIS
KG / TACLANE
MPLS Design / Implementation
Multicast
Python
UNIX
VMWare
VxLAN
WI-FI
Arista
EOS Clearance
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range : $80-90 hourly (Compensation is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, work experience, skills, education, certifications, seniority, and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.) Benefits : Gridiron offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), disability & ADD insurance, life and pet insurance to eligible employees. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 30 hours per week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Gridiron’s benefits programs.
Gridiron IT Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status.
Gridiron IT is a Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) headquartered in the Washington, D.C. area that supports our clients' missions throughout the United States. Gridiron IT specializes in providing comprehensive IT services tailored to meet the needs of federal agencies. Our capabilities include IT Infrastructure & Cloud Services, Cyber Security, Software Integration & Development, Data Solution & AI, and Enterprise Applications. These capabilities are backed by Gridiron IT's experienced workforce and our commitment to ensuring we meet and exceed our clients' expectations
Salary : $80 - $90
