Senior Network Architect with Security Clearance

Executive Summary: HRUCKUS seeks a Senior Network Architect (Key) for a role supporting the Department of Navy in Annapolis Junction, MD. Position Description: Join our client's dynamic team in supporting a global communications network that delivers office automation solutions, document and information management tools, and collaboration, voice, and video capabilities. This secure, flexible, distributed architecture underpins a classified DoD IT system. The Senior Network Architect (Key) tests and analyzes various network infrastructure elements, including power, software, security features, communication devices, lines, modems, and terminals. This role also oversees the overall integration of the enterprise network and is accountable for the planning, modeling, simulation, design, installation, maintenance, management, and coordination of the network. Position Job 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, network segmentation protocols, etc., 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 project support as directed
Comprehensively reviewing existing architectures regularly, recommending and assisting with the design and implementation of systems and network improvements as required
Supporting efforts for cybersecurity technology, risk 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 Experience required
Position Qualifications: TS/SCI level clearance is required
Minimum of 12 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 10 years with MS/MA
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 Defined Networking
Experience with Cisco network hardening, including routers, switches, firewalls, unified communications equipment
Experience utilizing network management solutions based on NetFlow and Simple Network Management Protocols (SNMP)
Experience with DevOps, automating and scripting
Experience with RMF and DODAF 2.0 documentation standards and Change Management
Certifications: Information Assurance Certifications consistent with the 8570 IAT Level III
Professional certification in Cisco and/or VMware
ITIL certification is desired