IT Infrastructure Solutions Architect

Canvas Inc. • Arnold AFB, TN, TN

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About The Position

The IT Infrastructure Solutions Architect serves as an experienced IT planner and design specialist for assigned AEDC and MAJCOM programs and projects. The role plans and redesigns communications and IT architecture to meet current and future organizational requirements, manages approved projects and modifications, and provides technical oversight of base-wide telecommunications. The position participates in the full lifecycle of local and enterprise projects, from conception and design reviews through deployment, and ensures solutions meet project specifications and applicable policies and guidance.

The architect develops strategic plans, policies, procedures, technical specifications, Statements of Work and Support Agreements; evaluates architecture improvements and their return on investment; and advises IT management, staff, customers and specialists. The role coordinates with stakeholders, participates in meetings and design reviews, and may manage budgets and other financial aspects of communications projects and operations. The position requires adherence to AEDC and USAF regulations and procedures.

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, audio-visual 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 in a team environment and independently.
• Ability to interface and communicate 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; applicants for roles requiring a U.S. government security clearance must meet eligibility requirements, including U.S. citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strategic plans, assess IT policy needs, develop policies, provide policy guidance, and define current and future business environments.
• Evaluate communications and IT architecture improvements using standard business practices, including assessing return on investment.
• Manage approved projects involving communications and IT consolidation or growth.
• Redesign communications and IT architecture to provide infrastructure for future organizational requirements.
• Lead special projects involving multiple C4 disciplines, including voice, data and video.
• Write technical specifications for customized network solutions, review proposed solutions, oversee implementation, and ensure compliance with specifications.
• 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 projects 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 convey and document technical information clearly, citing 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 act as resource advisor and manage budgets and financial aspects of communications projects and operations.
• Maintain awareness of and adhere to AEDC and USAF regulations and procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time