Senior Network Architect

VMR Strategic Solutions is seeking a Senior Network Architect to join our team. This position tests and analyzes elements of network facilities, including power, software, security features, communications devices, communications lines, modems. The architect 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.

Duties

Review and analyze the existing network architecture and provide designs of current/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
Design telecommunications circuit specifications
Providing comprehensive systems and network engineering and architectural planning services.
Identify the need for routers, switches, and encryption devices to support enterprise services
Deliver service catalog items for automatically provisioning network configurations to deliver Infrastructure-as -Code
Develop and maintain network architecture specifications and artifacts
Conduct multidisciplinary research and collaborate with cross-functional engineering and development teams in the planning, design, development, and utilization of Cloud-based capabilities for the development, modification, and deployment of software
Interfacing with O&M personnel by providing strategic design and support to projects as directed.
Comprehensively reviewing existing architectures on a regular basis, recommending, and assisting with the design and implementation of systems and network improvements as required.
Supporting efforts for cybersecurity technology, risks identification and risk mitigation strategies related to cybersecurity.
Engineering and upgrading LAN, WAN and VoIP infrastructures, voice and data network systems, and administration of multi-protocol routers, multilayer switches, network security devices and network management systems.
Providing support to Application delivery networking, Cloud computing, End Point management, and desktop computing
Working with vendors, the Government, carriers, and technical staff on network implementation, optimization, and ongoing management
Providing high-level support and technical expertise in networking technology, including LAN/WAN hardware, switches, bridges, and routers

Qualifications
Required education and experience:

Minimum of 12 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 10 years with MS/MA
TS/SCI level clearance is required
Cisco Certified Design Expert (CCDE) and VMware VCP-NV certifications required
Minimum 10 years of Cisco experience; proven expertise with Cisco network hardware including: routers, switches, firewalls, unified communications equipment
Minimum of 5 years with VMware, experience in virtual and physical internet protocol and Fiber Channel networks and routing protocols
Experience with Defense Information System Network (DISN) circuits and Consolidated Afloat Networks and Enterprise Services (CANES)
Experience in designing, optimizing, and troubleshooting LAN, WAN and low bandwidth networks protected by network encrypters
Experience designing VMware NSX Software Defined Networking
Experience with Cisco network hardening including routers, switches, firewalls, unified communications equipment

Required Clearance

TS/SCI

Working Environment

Onsite