IT Infrastructure Solutions Architect

Canvas • Arnold AFB, TN

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About The Position

The IT Infrastructure Solutions Architect plans, designs, and manages communications and IT infrastructure for assigned AEDC and MAJCOM programs and projects. The role develops strategic plans and policies, assesses current and future business environments, and ensures that communications and IT architecture can meet organizational needs and provide sufficient return on investment. It leads and supports projects involving infrastructure consolidation, growth, modifications, and enhancements across voice, data, and video systems.

The position participates in the full project lifecycle, from conception and design reviews through deployment. It produces and reviews technical specifications, Statements of Work, and Statements of Objectives; oversees implementation; and verifies that work complies with project specifications and applicable AEDC and USAF regulations and procedures. It also plans and evaluates communications requirements, including fiber-optic and copper cabling and conduit pathways, and provides technical oversight of base-wide telecommunications and future requirements.

The architect collaborates with stakeholders, communicates and documents technical guidance and policy sources, participates in meetings and design reviews, and provides instruction to internal customers and IT specialists. Additional duties may include serving as a resource advisor and managing budgets and financial aspects of communications projects and operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems Management, communications engineering, or a related field.
• In-depth knowledge of UFC communication standards.
• Broad communications and IT experience, including Ethernet, networking protocols, servers, audiovisual systems, and fiber-optic systems.
• Experience in IT communications planning, design, and project management.
• Knowledge of a wide range of IT principles, concepts, and methods.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to communicate and interface effectively with government contractors and government civilians.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Dedication to achieving Canvas standards of quality and excellence.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance.
• Must meet eligibility requirements for a U.S. government security clearance, including U.S. citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strategic plans, assess policy needs, develop policies governing IT activities, and provide policy guidance to IT management, staff, and customers.
• Define current and future business environments and evaluate communications and IT architecture improvements using standard business practices and return-on-investment considerations.
• Manage approved projects involving communications and IT consolidation or growth.
• Redesign communications and IT architecture to provide infrastructure sufficient for future organizational requirements.
• Lead special projects involving interrelationships among voice, data, and video disciplines.
• Write technical specifications for customized solutions to state network projects, review proposed solutions, oversee implementation, and ensure compliance with specifications.
• Maintain awareness of and adhere to AEDC and USAF regulations and procedures.
• Serve as an IT planner and design specialist for assigned AEDC and MAJCOM programs and projects.
• Participate in the full lifecycle of local and enterprise projects, from conception and design reviews through deployment.
• Write and review Statements of Work and Statements of Objectives for IT communications projects.
• Manage communications and IT modifications, architecture, and enhancements involving voice, video, and data.
• Collect, analyze, and recommend inside- and outside-plant communications requirements, including fiber-optic and copper cabling and conduit pathways.
• Provide technical oversight of base-wide telecommunications, future requirements planning, and special projects.
• Collaborate with teams and stakeholders to clearly convey and document technical information, citing applicable policy sources and guidance.
• Establish and participate in internal command and external meetings, working groups, design reviews, and special projects.
• Review and recommend changes to Work Planning Cost elements.
• Draft, update, and review Support Agreements.
• Develop policies and procedures to maximize network operations.
• Provide technical guidance and instruction to internal customers and IT specialists.
• May serve as resource advisor and manage budgets and financial aspects of communications projects and operations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior