Computer Network Architect

Chimes • ,

1d • $32 - $57 • Remote

About The Position

Chimes is seeking a Computer Network Architect to design, evaluate, and improve secure network solutions that support customer capacity, performance, and availability. This is a remote position open to candidates in the United States. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.; Chimes does not provide visa sponsorship. Individuals participating in the AbilityOne Program are encouraged to apply, though participation is not required. Chimes provides reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.

The role involves creating and validating network architectures and configurations, monitoring and troubleshooting network performance, maintaining security measures, planning for disaster recovery and continuity, and coordinating network maintenance and upgrades. The employee may support planned maintenance, releases, testing, or continuity activities outside normal business hours when assigned and permitted by the position schedule.

Base pay depends on work location, skills, experience, and internal equity. Listed hourly ranges are $44.42–$56.94 for Tier 1 (Washington, DC; Baltimore, MD; and Northern Virginia), $35.59–$49.24 for Tier 2 (New Castle, DE; Los Angeles, CA; and Dallas, TX), and $31.82–$36.59 for Tier 3 (Orlando, FL).

Requirements

• Legally authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not provided.
• Equivalent combinations of related education, training, and experience may be considered.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• Relevant role-appropriate technical certifications.
• Degrees or certifications in computer science, data science, or related fields; equivalent education and experience are welcome.

Responsibilities

• Design and evaluate conceptual, logical, and physical network architectures to meet customer requirements for performance, capacity, security, reliability, interoperability, and cost.
• Identify hardware, software, interface, bandwidth, and routing requirements; prototype and validate network configurations.
• Monitor network performance and utilization, troubleshoot and resolve issues, and scale resources to meet changing demand.
• Develop and maintain network security measures, including firewalls, security audits, and automated probes.
• Create disaster recovery and continuity plans.
• Coordinate network maintenance, upgrades, installations, and integration testing.
• Create and maintain network designs, technical documentation, and procedures.
• Work remotely as assigned by Chimes leadership and applicable contract requirements.
• Obtain and maintain customer-required access, suitability, training, or credentials, if applicable.
• Support planned maintenance, releases, testing, or continuity activities outside normal business hours when assigned and permitted by the position schedule.

Benefits

• Medical plan starting at $13.80 per month; the Minimum Value Health Plan is listed at $6.90 per pay period.
• Employer-paid life insurance and AD&D.
• Employer-provided long-term disability coverage.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match.
• 10 paid holidays and generous PTO.
• Tickets at Work.
• Employee referral bonuses and recognition programs.
• Clear pathways for growth and advancement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed