Network Architect, Journeyman (TS/SCI)

COLSA•Patuxent River, Maryland, MD

1d•$122,000 - $127,828•Hybrid

About The Position

COLSA Corporation is seeking a Network Architect (Journeyman) to support the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) Webster Outlying Field (WOLF). In this role, you will provide networking engineering expertise to mission-critical systems and communications networks supporting Department of Defense customers. Provides network engineering expertise for Integrated Systems Networks (ISN) by maintaining and operating the components needed for enterprise connectivity, functionality, and security that enable business and mission systems. This role ensures reliable, compliant, and high-performance connectivity across cloud, corporate, and secure environments. Up to 50% remote work may be authorized; candidates must reside within 50 driving miles of NAWCAD Webster Outlying Field (WOLF).

Requirements

TS/SCI clearance required.
Experience with BGP (iBGP/eBGP), OSPF, EIGRP, RIP, VXLAN, OTV, VLANs, Spanning Tree, and switching/aggregation.
Experience with firewalls, security appliances, VPNs, IKE, IKEv2, IPsec, and MACsec.
Experience with Python and Ansible for network automation.
Familiarity with Commercial Solutions for Classified (CSfC) architectures.
Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance.
Reside within 50 driving miles of NAWCAD Webster Outlying Field (WOLF).

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting cloud networking and integration with enterprise network infrastructure.

Responsibilities

Design, configure, maintain, and support enterprise network infrastructure across cloud and on premises environments, including hot and cold site architectures.
Configure, administer, and troubleshoot Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking technologies, including BGP (iBGP/eBGP), OSPF, EIGRP, RIP, VXLAN, OTV, VLANs, Spanning Tree, and switching/aggregation.
Perform advanced troubleshooting to identify and resolve complex network, routing, switching, MAC address, VLAN, and application connectivity issues.
Configure and support service provider routers, WAN connectivity, and enterprise network infrastructure.
Implement and maintain secure network communications using firewalls, security appliances, VPNs, IKE, IKEv2, IPsec, and MACsec.
Support cloud networking and integration with enterprise network infrastructure.
Support Commercial Solutions for Classified (CSfC) architectures and understand the implementation of CSfC connectivity packages.
Monitor network performance and recommend improvements to optimize reliability, security, and availability.
Develop and maintain network documentation, standards, and technical procedures.
Develop basic automation scripts using Python and Ansible to automate routine network administration tasks.
Collaborate with cross functional teams to support infrastructure projects, system implementations, and operational requirements.
Ensure compliance with organizational cybersecurity policies, standards, and best practices.