Location: Springfield,VA, USA
Network Architect
Top Secret clearance
Springfield, VA - this is an onsite job
Salary is Negotiable
Re-architect customer facing secure network solution for a large, complex enterprise.
Evaluates, designs, documents, installs, implements, tests, and performs problem isolation and resolution, monitors, tunes, sets standards and maintains a range of network and voice components and systems.
Performs these functions across some, but not all, physical media, Operating Systems, File Systems, protocol stacks & network components.
Provides client consulting and training on the design and use of the network systems and architectures.
Plans, researches, evaluates and recommends new storage area network equipment and related technologies.
Uses monitoring, performance analysis, network management, software and hardware equipment to troubleshoot and isolate problems; gauge performance and activity.
Architects solutions to operational problems within the capacity and operational limitations of installed equipment.
May develop and execute contingency plans for network related hardware failures including isolated and major outages.
Provides internal consulting, technical guidance, information and support to application developers, computer operations, workstation support, management, and departmental clients.
Required:
Bachelor's degree in a network engineering/computer engineering related discipline; may accept additional experience in lieu of degree.
14 years IT network engineering and architecture experience with large, complex networks.
Deep knowledge of Layer2/Layer3, routing and switching, tunneling, and networking protocols: BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, static, L2TP, IPSEC, VPN, DMVPN, GRE Spanning tree, ether channel, vlan trunking, 802.1q, HSRP, VRRP, GLBP, VPC
Strong experience in design/support/troubleshoot large/complex networks end-to-end.
Expert experience in one or more of the following: Unclassified Voice Systems, Secure Voice Systems to include red switch, TDM Switching, Voice Over IP (VOIP).
Familiarity of NIPRNET and SIPRNET operating standards and applicable guidelines.
Expert knowledge of cabling standards, fiber optic and copper cable termination.
Multiple Certifications required: Two or more of Network +, Cisco CCNA, Cisco CCNP, CCDP, CCIE, CCDE, JDCI, CCVP, Aruba or equivalent, or BICSI Certifications.