Network Architect
On-siteLaurel, Maryland, United States
Job Summary
Implement and maintain software-defined networking and hardware-independent technologies, including hypervisor platforms. Serve as assistant architect for new network systems, integrating customer needs, security restrictions, and physical constraints to design layouts. Design, plan, and oversee implementation of voice, data, and video communication hardware across campus and system-wide networks. Troubleshoot and resolve problems with network environments across multiple remote locations and international links. Establish and enforce security procedures to mitigate network intrusions and incidents. Conduct site surveys and collect customer requirements for complex design and problem resolution efforts. Provide recommendations and critical reviews of network service design and maintenance based on operational experience. Advise non-technical administrators and program managers on network services and industry best practices. Maintain TS/SCI clearance and monitor relevant forums for technical updates.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree with 12+ years OR associate's degree with 15 years OR 20 years with a high school diploma and related experience
- Knowledge of Arista, Aruba, Plexxi, F5 load balancers, and Dell networking devices
- Familiar with STE/STN requirements to meet STIG/Security mandates and the utilization of Nessus Security Center
- Familiar with hardware-independent networking technologies, such as hypervisor networking platforms
- Familiar with tools for monitoring network performance such as CloudVision, MFNA (Microfocus network automation), and WhatsUp Gold
- Must possess and maintain a current/active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time
- Must be able to exchange accurate information in situations involving communication with co-workers, management, and customers, including delivering presentations
Desired Qualifications
- Ability to provide recommendations and critical reviews of network or network service design, maintenance and implementation, including operational considerations, based on customer requirements, operational experience, and technical knowledge
- Ability to provide advice and guidance regarding network services to non-technical administrators and program managers, including program executives
- Based on program and technical requirements, evaluates and recommends appropriate hardware, software and services solutions
- Provides advice & guidance to IT peers & subordinates regarding complex network design, monitoring, maintenance and implementation, consistent with the general principles followed within campus networks & generally accepted industry best practices
- Ability to coordinate and integrate the efforts of other IT professional staff, including contractors, for efforts of varying size and complexity, including operational services by carriers and long-term contract service providers
- Based on program and technical requirements, can evaluate and recommend appropriate hardware, software and services solutions
- Ability to investigate techniques and strategies utilized by other installations, especially higher education institutions, by participating in various professional organizations
- Regularly monitors relevant forums where job related issues are announced and discussed, stays informed of related problems/issues as they appear & are announced; passes on technical comments & suggestions that may be beneficial to colleagues
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