Senior Network Architect

Why Should You Be Interested Full-time position Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits Certified Small Business with room for growth Long term and stable contract Position Title Senior Network Architect Position Location This position is onsite in Annapolis Junction, MD. Description The Senior Network Architect (Key) will be planning, modeling, simulation, design, installation, maintenance, management, and coordination of the network. Responsibilities The Senior Network Architect (Key) position tests and analyzes elements of network facilities, including power, software, security features, communications devices, communications lines, modems, and terminals and is responsible for the overall integration of the enterprise network. is also responsible for planning, modeling, simulation, design, installation, maintenance, management, and coordination of the network. Review and analyze the existing network architecture and provide designs for the current and future modern WAN/MAN/LAN technologies Recommend best practices such as SDN, Intent-based networking, and network segmentation protocols, etc., in order to improve the existing architecture and meet new networking requirements and standards Design telecommunications circuit specifications Identify the need for routers, switches, and encryption devices to support enterprise services Delivery service catalog items for automatically provisioning network configurations to deliver Infrastructure-as-Code Develop and maintain network architecture specifications and artifacts Designs and plans network communications systems. Provides specifications and detailed schematics for network architecture. Conducts cost/benefit analysis and provides specific detailed information for hardware and software selection, implementation techniques and tools for the most efficient solution to meet business needs, including present and future capacity requirements. Conducts testing of network design. Responsible for monitoring network hardware operations to ensure properly set configuration options. Plans implementation of enhancements and upgrades to the network. Advises network users of hardware requirements, configurations, and limitations. Maintains technical expertise in all areas of network and computer hardware and software interconnection and interfacing, such as routers, multiplexers, firewalls, hubs, bridges, gateways, etc. Evaluates and reports on new communications technologies to enhance capabilities of the network. Qualifications Minimum 5 years of Cisco experience; proven expertise with Cisco network hardware including: routers, switches, firewalls, unified communications equipment Proven experience in VMware environments Proven experience in virtual and physical Internet Protocol and Fiber Channel networks and routing protocols Proven experience designing, optimizing, and troubleshooting LAN, WAN and low bandwidth networks protected by network encryptors Experience with Risk Management Framework (RMF), DODAF 2.0 standards, and Change Management Processes to ensure smooth network updates and configurations. Experience designing VMware NSX environments utilizing Software Defined Networking (SDN) principles. Experience utilizing network management solutions based on Netflow and Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP). Information Assurance Certifications consistent with the 8570 IAT Level III Current ITIL Foundation certification Cisco Certified Design Expert (CCDE) and VMware VCP-NV certifications or a combination of the following Cisco certifications with other relevant network virtualization and cloud certifications: CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure CCIE Service Provider CCIE Data Center At least one of the following: Cisco Certified Specialist -Enterprise SD-WAN Implementation Cisco Certified DevNet Expert VMware Certified Advance Professional Network Virtualization Design (VCAO-NV) At least one of the following: Microsoft Azure Network Engineer Associate AWS Certified Advance Networking - Specialty Desired Minimum 10 years of CISCO (or similar) experience; 5 years of VMware experience utilizing virtual, physical Internet Protocol/Fiber Channel networks, and routing protocols Knowledge of DISN (Department of Defense Information Network) or CANES (Consolidated Afloat Networks and Enter) Required Clearance Must possess an active TS/SCI clearance. Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $135k - $150k+ Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience. Benefits/Perks 401(k) matching Accident and Hospital Indemnity Insurance Dental Insurance Disability Insurance Employee Referral Bonus Program Employee Assistance Plan Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance (Term and Universal Life w/Long Term Care benefits) Paid time off (Vacation, Sick leave, and 11 Federal Holidays) Professional development assistance/Tuition reimbursement Program Profit Sharing Retirement Program Vision insurance Computer Technologies Consultants, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer that provides employment opportunities for all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, age, mental or sensory differing abilities, protected veteran status, sex, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Computer Technologies Consultants, Inc. is devoted to diversity, equity, and inclusion. #J-18808-Ljbffr