Overview:
Byte Systems, a subsidiary of VTG, is seeking a Network Architect in Chantilly.

Responsibilities:

• Provide support on development of all network architecture and engineering initiatives • Developing and leading design of new network capabilities and architecture where network connectivity is lacking or non-existent • With client oversight, plans and leads major network optimization and hardware recapitalization projects • Support under this task focuses on designing, engineering and implementation of complex networks • O&M of existing networks, especially during knowledge transfer and assimilation to systems • Travel for installs and upgrades to network (local and OCONUS) • There is a rotating on-call requirement.

Qualifications:
Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance, with polygraph. • Minimum of fifteen (15) years of current experience in network engineering and a deep understanding of network protocols and technologies • Experience designing, analyzing, configuring, and implementing complex network architectures • Experience with network hardware, software systems, and technologies and demonstrate the ability to identify and troubleshoot complex network issues in a large organization • Experience effectively communication with technical and non-technical stakeholder to balance requirements, performance, cost and security concern when architecting and designing solutions to meet customer requirements • Demonstrated experience monitoring network performance and troubleshooting network issues to resolve latency issues and security concerns • Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and address network-related issues • Demonstrated experience documenting network configurations, processes, and procedures • Ability to identify and mitigate program risks • Experience implementing security standards in anticipation of fast-paced change of operations • Strong knowledge of Juniper, switches, patches, Desired Requirements: • Knowledge of customer technologies such as Cisco, Juniper, Forward Networks, VMware, Solarwinds • IT certification in Linux, Microsoft, or other network related fields • Cisco CCNA, Cisco CCNP • Certified Information Systems Security Professional • Juniper JNCIA – Enterprise/Service Provider Routing and Switchin

• Provide support on development of all network architecture and engineering initiatives • Developing and leading design of new network capabilities and architecture where network connectivity is lacking or non-existent • With client oversight, plans and leads major network optimization and hardware recapitalization projects • Support under this task focuses on designing, engineering and implementation of complex networks • O&M of existing networks, especially during knowledge transfer and assimilation to systems • Travel for installs and upgrades to network (local and OCONUS) • There is a rotating on-call requirement