Network Architect

Secunetics provides network infrastructure intelligence services to government agencies and commercial clients. We work with our clients to help assess the performance of IT infrastructures, establish baselines, and identify opportunities for optimization/improvement.We are a focused team of enthusiastic colleagues working together on a diverse and challenging set of projects. We value creative, strategic thinkers with demonstrated interest and skills in optimizing network performance.

We are looking for a Network Architect to interface with our team and our clients to help assess the performance of IT infrastructures, establish baselines, and identify opportunities for optimization/improvement. This is a highly visible, client-facing role. We value creative, strategic thinkers with demonstrated interest and skills in optimizing network performance.

Who you are:

• You are passionate and curious about technology
• You are committed to work with a like‑minded team to learn and grow in your field of expertise
• You are a problem solver and able to analyze and breakdown complex issues
• You have an eye for detail and consistency
• You have strong communication skills that are used to solicit and incorporate feedback in your work
• You have strong communication skills that are used to solicit and incorporate feedback in your work
• You have a strong interest in infrastructure performance
• You enjoy interacting with clients to satisfy their goals and objectives

We are looking for a team member with the following skills:

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering
• 5+ years of network engineering and network architectural design experience
• Expert level experience with Cisco, Juniper, and/or Arista
• Expert level experience with routing technologies (including OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, EVPN)
• Expert level experience with switching technologies (including STP, MLAG, VXLAN)
• Expert level experience with SD‑WAN technologies
• Experience with Load Balancing or Application Delivery Services
• Experience with Enterprise Wireless solutions
• Experience with network and application performance solutions
• Experience working with or integrating various enterprise management systems
• Solid understanding of other networking technologies (including TCP/IP, IPv6, traffic analysis, TAPs, traffic brokers)
• Excellent understanding of technology concepts such as SDLC, systems engineering, IT performance management, IT operations, operational monitoring, security monitoring, and KPIs
• Knowledge of various IT infrastructure technologies (e.g. applications, servers, networks, storage)
• Experienced leader of highly complex projects as part of a larger team
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including technical writing

If you have any of the following, it would be a bonus:

• Active US Secret or Top Secret clearance
• Strong programming skills in Python
• CCNA, CCIE, JNCIE and/or CCDA certifications
• Extensive experience in packet analysis (Wireshark)
• Familiarity with ITILv3 concepts especially Service Operations

Secunetics is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, age, gender identity, or any other applicable basis that is protected by foreign, federal, state or local law, ordinance or regulation.