Network / Architect Administrator

This position requires active U.S. national security clearance and/or the ability to obtain one. To learn more about the security clearance process please access this link:

travel may be required to customer and subcontractor sites as well as other office locations.

This position is with Forward Slope Inc. an Accelint company. Accelint is dedicated to delivering mission-critical technology and defense solutions that accelerate innovation readiness and national security outcomes.

Company Summary:

Are you looking to grow your career with a company that values innovation collaboration and work-life balance Forward Slope is a fast-growing global engineering firm with over 22 years of excellence in the Department of Defense (DoD) industry. We are proud to offer outstanding benefits a supportive team culture and opportunities for both educational and professional development. If you are ready to contribute to meaningful work in a fast-paced environment and be part of a company that truly invests in its people Forward Slope wants you on our team.

Job Description:

Forward Slope (FSI) currently has an opening for a Network / Architect Administrator to join our team. This position is located in Saudi Arabia.

The Network Architect/Administrator position is responsible for providing support to USG architecture planning for a CENTCOM Partner Network (CPN) technical refresh and expansion; procurement installation and configuration of CPN client hardware/software; procurement of CPN software licenses; installation and configuration of CPN related networks with associated communication security devices (COMSEC). The position will require operations support maintenance system administration sustainment and training for CPN Agile Client and associated networked sites.

This position is located in the CENTCOM AOR.

Required Qualifications:

• Six (6) years of experience in technical specifications development process analysis and design technical problem solving and analytical/logical thinking.
• At least three (3) years of experience with the CENTCOM Partner Network and Combined Enterprise Regional Information Exchange System (CENTRIX).
• Three (3) years of experience as a system manager/integrator in integration and implementation of IEEE 802.3 Local Area Network (LAN) IEEE 1703-2012 Wide Area Network (WAN) and converged IP-services that leverage COTS information technologies to deliver enhanced mission capabilities.
• Three (3) years specialized experience in enterprise and campus-wide WAN/LAN infrastructures in allied military (FMS) shore facilities worldwide including Command & Control centers Operations Centers and logistics support centers.
• Experience with information sharing through the use of email and Web services instant messaging or chat the Common Operational Picture service and Voice over IP.
• BS degree in Engineering Physical Sciences or Mathematics (additional training technical certifications and/or experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree).
• DoD 8570 IAT-II certification (satisfied by holding for example Security).
• Current unexpired U.S Passport.
• Extensive experience with troubleshooting Microsoft OS (Windows 7/10) Windows Server 2012 R2 Active Directory Microsoft Office suite VMWare virtual servers Cisco networking (routers and switches).
• Experience with troubleshooting and managing cryptographic encryptions (KG-175D IPS-250 STE phones simple key loaders (SKL) TACSAT radios etc.).
• Experience with COMSEC maintenance and administration.
• Ability to work independently and clearly communicate progress status and challenges to leadership.
• Security and one of the CISCO certificates or Network.

Desired Qualifications:

• CompTIA A Network MCP Windows 7 Cisco CCENT Windows MCSA ITILv3.
• Remedy Help Desk LAN/WAN troubleshooting thorough understanding of TCP/IP based networking.
• Must be capable of physical activities such as moving printers workstations scanners and other items up to 40 lbs.
• Experience with image/load set deployment in an enterprise environment (Norton Ghostcast PXE image cloning).
• At least three (3) years of experience with the System Administration of the following systems:
  • SEWS
  • GCCS
  • CPN
  • Cisco Equipment
  • Cryptography devices
• Strong level of network transport and cyber security technologies.
• Understanding of TCP/IP fundamentals (e.g. DNS FTP SSH ACL VLAN DMZ BGP) general networking technologies network architecture and connectivity troubleshooting.
• Knowledge to describe and troubleshoot routing and switching issues to Senior Military personnel.
• Thorough understanding of VPN Technologies (IPSEC DMVPN S2S L3VPN VPLS)
• Experience with Routing protocols EIGRP OSPF and BGP
• Experience installing and implementing Cisco WAN/LAN routers/switches: Ex. ASRs ISRs Catalysts NXOS Nexus.
• Strong level of understanding of VLANs trunking Quality of Service static/dynamic routing and high availability configurations.
• Proven experience in designing developing and managing SharePoint sites including team sites communication sites and document libraries.
  • Skilled in SharePoint Online administration including user permissions site collections and content management.

Other Requirements:

• Currently hold an active U.S. security clearance or be able to obtain one.
• Relocation to CENTCOM AOR for the duration of the contract (3 years).
• Travel required within assigned country within CENTCOM AOR.

Salary Range:

• $75000-$110000*

Job Type:

• Full-Time Salary/Exempt

Clearance Information: Some positions will require access to U.S. National Security information. Positions that require this access will be required to receive and maintain a U.S. government personnel security clearance (PCL). In order to qualify for this position the candidate must be a US Citizen and either currently possess this National Security eligibility or be able to complete the investigation application process with a favorable determination and maintain that eligibility throughout their employment.

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*Salary Range: The listed pay scale reflects the broad minimum to maximum pay scale for this position for the location for which it has been posted and is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Other compensation considerations may include but are not limited to job responsibilities education experience knowledge skills and abilities as well as internal equity alignment with market data or other applicable factors.

Benefits Include:

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Company Holidays
• Medical Dental & Vision Insurance
• Optional HSA and FSA
• Base and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401k Matching
• Employee Assistance Program