JOB DESCRIPTION
The Senior Network Architect (Key) position tests and analyzes elements of network facilities, including power, software, security features, communications devices, communications lines, modems, and terminals and 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.
- 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
The annual base salary range for this role is $105,000-$125,000 (USD) , which does not include discretionary bonus compensation or our comprehensive benefits package. Actual compensation offered to the successful candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level, among other things.
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REQUIRED SKILLS
- 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
- 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
- Information Assurance Certifications consistent with the 8570 IAT Level III
- Professional certification in Cisco, and/or VMware,
- ITIL certification is desired
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ABOUT NYLA TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS
Nyla Technology Solutions delivers exceptional Artificial Intelligence (AI), Data Science, and Software Engineering services for the U.S. Government. Nyla embraces a forward-thinking and bold approach at every turn, earning us a solid reputation of technical trendsetters within the industry. We have a passion for developing solutions that have a quick and immediate impact on mission. Headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, our customers love how we tackle their most challenging problems and get things done.
If you have the unique experience and expertise we are seeking, along with the desire and determination to invest your time and energy as a part of Nyla’s team,
