Network Architect SME

Title: Network Architect SME

Location: Herndon, VA

Company Overview

Cornerstone Defense is the Employer of Choice within the Intelligence, Defense, and Space communities of the U.S. Government. Realizing early on that our most prized assets are our employees, we continually focus our attention on improving the overall work/life experience they have supporting the mission. Our Team is pushed every day to use their industry leading knowledge to provide end-to-end solutions to combat our nation’s toughest and most secure problems. If you are looking for a place to not only be professionally challenged, but encouraged and supported by a company that cares, don’t look any further than Cornerstone Defense.

Benefits Overview

• Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
• Generous PTO Policy
• 401(k)
• HSA and FSA options
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement and Training
• Perks at Work Discount Program
• Referral Program
• Leads Generation Program
• CollegeAmerica 529
• Fitness Reimbursement Program
• Travel Assistance
• Norton Lifelock Benefit Solutions
• Life Planning Financial & Legal Services

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree are preferred with a minimum of Sixteen (16) year’s relevant experience with the following skillsets:

• In depth knowledge of network architecture, design, and implementation
• In depth knowledge of specific network technologies such as routing and switching
  • Familiar with routing protocols such as EIGRP, BGP, ISIS
  • Familiar with switching protocols such as STP, LACP, VTP
• In depth knowledge of network automation
• Cloud networking (AWS, Azure, Google)
• Software-defined networking (SD-WAN)
• Ability to provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers
• Experience with creating technical documentation such as designs, implementation plans, and technical notes
• Ability to brief designs to review boards
• Knowledge in deploying MPLS networks
• Ability to learn, understand and implement new technologies
• Independent learner with a proven ability to master complex technical concepts through self-study and practice

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Adept in network engineering, with focus on design, implementation, and management of complex networks
• Experience with network architecture, design, and implementation in a large-scale environment
• Proven track record of successfully resolving complex network issues and improving network performance
• Willing to learn new technologies