Network Architect
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$ 161500 - 182000
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Job Description
Overview
Nakupuna Services is seeking a Network Architect. The Network Architect is responsible for designing planning and implementing enterprise-level network solutions while ensuring scalability security and optimal performance of network infrastructure to meet organizational objectives and policy requirements.
Responsibilities
The following duties reflect managements definition of essential functions for this job but do not restrict the tasks that might be assigned.
Management may assign additional duties and responsibilities at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons:
Job Duties Include:
Architecture and Design
- Design and update network structures based on input and requirements from system owners and C5ISR leadership.
- Provide oversight of network projects to ensure compatibility and alignment of functions across the enterprise.
- Create and update network diagrams in coordination with system owners and stakeholders.
- Provide recommendations and solutions to leadership for overcoming problems and to identify and exploit opportunities.
- Design update and maintain disaster mitigation and recovery plans.
- Work with cybersecurity officials to secure and harden networks as well as to ensure patches are implemented and recorded.
Strategic Planning
- Create roadmaps for implementing requested technologies or updates.
- Plan network upgrades and determine requirements for stakeholders.
- Lead technical initiatives across the network.
Technical Leadership
- Provide technical direction and provide solutions to issues that network engineers are not able to resolve.
- Consult and provide guidance to network engineers; review design work and identify issues before they are implemented.
- Support studies to determine feasibility of proofs of concept and other prototyping efforts if supported by leadership.
Qualifications
Education and Experience
- Bachelors degree in computer science Network Engineering or related field.
- Masters degree preferred.
- Required certifications including Security CE. Other certifications desired but not required such as:
- Network
- SecurityX / CASP
- CCNP Security
- CISA
- FITSP-O
- GICSP
- SSCP
- 8 years of network engineering experience
- 5 years of architecture experience
- Relevant certifications such as:
- Cisco CCIE (Routing & Switching Security)
- CISSP
- AWS/Azure/Cloud Certifications
- TOGAF
- Professional Architecture Certifications
Skills/Qualifications
Technical Skills
- Expert knowledge of networking protocols
- Advanced routing and switching
- Network security architecture
- Cloud networking concepts
- Software-defined networking
- Virtualization technologies
- Network automation
- Performance optimization
Architecture Skills
- Enterprise architecture principles
- Solution design methodology
- Technical documentation
- Risk assessment
- Capacity planning
- Performance analysis
- Security frameworks
- Cost optimization
Clearance Requirements: Active TS/SCI security clearance required. Must be a U.S. citizen.
Location: Aberdeen MD
Physical Requirements: The ideal candidate must at a minimum be able to meet the following physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation:
- Ability to perform repetitive motions with the hands wrists and fingers.
- Ability to engage in and follow audible communications in emergencies.
- Ability to sit for prolonged periods at a desk and work on a computer.
The Nakupuna Companies use a market-based compensation strategy to ensure that our employees are compensated within applicable market ranges commensurate with multiple factors including but not limited to the individuals particular combination of education knowledge skills competencies and experience as well as contract-specific affordability organizational requirements and position location. The projected compensation range for this position is $161500.00 to $182000.00 (annualized USD). The salary range displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Nakupuna Companies total compensation package for employees.
Employment Type
Full-Time
