Network Architect

Network ArchitectAcuity Innovations LLC is a small, defense contracting company that provides enterprise architecture, solution design, digital engineering, defensive cyberspace operations, system integration, and test and evaluation products and services that improve performance and decrease decision timelines. Our fundamental, repeatable service offering is bound in architecting, designing, securing, integrating, and verifying the operational readiness of data ecosystems.Do you want to be part of a unique, small business that differentiates itself by:Delivering the best products, integrated systems, and mission capabilities for the warfighterBuilding long-term relationships and treating its employees as familyDeploying small but powerful High-Performance Teams, like elite Special Forces teams to each taskCollaborating within and across the Acuity Innovations teams as well as with the customerProviding a growth path to partnership/ownership opportunitiesIf you have this type of passion and desire to be part of a collaborative team environment with the innovation, initiative, and confidence to make things better, then Acuity Innovations may be the right place to realize your personal and professional goals.Package includes:Competitive salary3 weeks paid time off11 Federal HolidaysFlexible HoursBenefitsCareer Development/Mentorship OpportunitiesCompany Sponsored Social EventsWe seek technical individuals who will succeed in a highly collaborative work environment.As a Network Architect on our team, you'll use your skills in network design and architecture, system interoperability, OSI model, and network transport layers to help support the nation's defense and respond to evolving adversaries. You'll troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues, analyze current working infrastructures, and increase security, reliability, and availability for mission-critical network systems.Required Skills and Experience:6+ years of experience as a network or data center systems engineer3+ years of experience in network architectureExperience in network design, protocols, and infrastructure, and with IPv4, IPv6, QoS, MPLS, or BGPKnowledge of network topology diagrams and modifying, as needed, using network diagraming software, such as MS VisioKnowledge of STIG network device security compliance, security hardening requirements, and secure device access control login methodsKnowledge of network security principles and practices, including Crypto, COMSEC, ViPER, or VOIP, to install and configure network devicesAbility to develop network architecture to support worldwide encrypted communications and model out bandwidth, data flows, and define data mission threads in MBSETop Secret clearanceBachelor's degreeNetwork+, Security+, CISSP, CCNA, or CCNP CertificationNice If You Have:2+ years of experience with missile warning mission or ground-based systemsExperience with enterprise network management tools to monitor network performance status, firewalls, VPNs, and intrusion detection or prevention systemsExperience with leadershipExperience with Unix, Linux, RedHat, and RHEL version 6 or aboveKnowledge of STIG network device security compliance, security hardening requirements, and secure device access control login methodsKnowledge of basic data cryptographic techniques and government-classified networksAbility to design scalable and resilient network architectures in on-prem or cloud architecturesPossession of excellent communication and teamwork skillsTS/SCI clearanceCompensation:$75,000-$170,000 based on years of experience, knowledge, education, and contract-specific affordability.