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SalaryJob Title: Senior Network Architect-3743
Job Location: National Capital Region (NCR) / Alexandria, VA 22314
Job Summary
As a Senior Network Architect with MTSI, you will be responsible for overseeing the network process at every step of the way, from designing systems to installing them to troubleshooting if there are issues for multiple Special Access Programs (SAP) systems. You will interact daily with Air Force program managers and industry subject matter experts across multiple domains (air, space, cyber) supporting Department of Defense (DOD), and Intelligence Community (IC) customers. This position will be in the Alexandria, VA area.
Job Requirements:
Skills / Experience Required
- 10-15+ years' experience working as a Network Engineer or related field
- Solid Understanding and hands-on experience with routing protocols (e.g., EIGRP, OSPF, RIP, ESP SCCP and BGP) in a mixed environment.
- Experience in Access Control Lists, Firewalls, Citrix Netscalers, VPN technologies, Wi-Fi technologies, Enterprise Wireless technologies, and other security technologies
- Experience in radio frequency (RF) and spectrum engineering; optical networking technology and engineering; satellite communications engineering
- Broad understanding of technical principle, theories, and concepts in the networking field
- In-depth understanding of peering, QoS and traffic engineering
- Cloud experience: AWS, Azure, OpenStack, GPC, etc
- Continuous integration, test automation and / or SecDevOps on iterative development projects
- Establish overall strategic network standards and priorities
- Plan large-scale projects through vendor comparison and cost studies
- Provide technical guidance and direction for transport network design and engineering, network routing protocols, advanced virtual networking technologies for missions to support operations
- Analyze the optimization of network system performance
- Oversee the strategic interface of network systems configuration
- Design and define system architecture for new or existing systems
- Design, implement, and maintain hybrid cloud integration with multiple public cloud service providers
- Identify COMSEC security requirements for the networks and platforms
Education / Certifications
- Bachelor's degree in an IT-related field
- IAT Level II or higher DoD 8570 Information Assurance Workforce Improvement Program security certifications (required)
- Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) - OR -
- Juniper Network Certified Enterprise Routing and Switching Expert – OR -
- Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) Enterprise Infrastructure (desired)
Security Clearance
Must be a U.S. Citizen. A high-level Department of Defense (DoD) active security clearance may be required. Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to government information.
Physical Requirements
Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods of time and typing and reading from a computer screen. Must have enough mobility, including bending, reaching, and kneeling, to complete daily duties in a prompt and efficient manner and may include lifting thirty (30) pounds, as necessary.
Company Summary
Headquartered in Hawaii, Galapagos Federal Systems, LLC is an SBA Certified NHO (Native Hawaiian Organization) 8(a) Small Business specializing in global information technology and offering professional solutions in IT Design & Installation, Cybersecurity Engineering & Support, Application Integration & Development, Software & Hardware Engineering, Network & Systems Management, Information Systems Security, and Business Management Services.
Leveraging over 30 years of providing IT services to the federal & commercial market with projects found around the world, our team has innovative expertise in the development of a wide range of technological solutions. Galapagos Federal Systems, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.
Our service commitment is simple - "Quality IT Solutions... On Time & On Budget."
Company Employment Statement
Galapagos Federal Systems, LLC reserves the right to change or modify job duties and assignments at any time. The above job description is not all encompassing as positions, functions, and qualifications may vary depending on business needs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Galapagos Federal Systems, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants based on race, color, creed, religion, medical condition, legally protected genetic information, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran status or legally protected characteristics.
