Network Architect (TS/SCI with Polygraph)

Red Alpha•Annapolis Junction, MD

2d•$165,000 - $210,000

About The Position

As a Network Architect, you will design and develop next-generation Wide Area Network (WAN) architectures, leveraging emerging technologies and innovative solutions to support a global enterprise environment. You will work with a collaborative team delivering network architecture, engineering, development, integration, deployment, configuration management, project management, and network security services. You will also contribute to systems and cloud engineering initiatives to modernize applications and transition legacy systems to hybrid cloud environments.

Requirements

14+ years of relevant Systems Engineering experience on programs of similar scope and complexity, or 10+ years with a Master's degree, or 7+ years with a Ph.D.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, or a related discipline from an accredited institution; five additional years of relevant Systems Engineering experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Demonstrated experience designing and implementing network solutions using TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, and IPv6/SRv6 (Segment Routing v6).
Strong understanding of Ethernet technologies, including 10G and 100G, and experience designing network solutions that leverage them.
Ability to design secure network architectures using IPsec, MACsec, and Virtual Private Networks (VPNs).
Proficiency with Cisco IOS and Juniper JUNOS operating systems.
Experience collaborating with vendors to assess technical feasibility and resolve escalated network hardware, software, and configuration issues.
Ability to develop technical business cases for network development initiatives and proposed solutions.
DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification or higher.
Active TS/SCI with polygraph.

Nice To Haves

Experience developing comprehensive test plans and testing network architectures and solutions.
Ability to provide Tier 3 technical support, troubleshooting, and ongoing network sustainment.
Advanced Cisco and/or Juniper industry certifications, such as CCIE, CCNP, or equivalent credentials.

Responsibilities

Design and develop WAN architectures for a global enterprise environment.
Contribute to network architecture, engineering, development, integration, deployment, configuration management, project management, and network security services.
Support systems and cloud engineering initiatives to modernize applications and transition legacy systems to hybrid cloud environments.
Collaborate with vendors to evaluate proposed solutions and resolve escalated network hardware, software, and configuration issues.
Develop technical business cases supporting network development initiatives and proposed solutions.

Benefits

Competitive base salary and generous bonus programs.
Health, life and disability insurance.
401(k) contributions of up to 10%, immediately vested.
Up to five weeks of leave (25 days of personal time off) and 11 paid floating holidays.
Company-paid premiums for employee health, dental, and vision insurance, and payment of the majority of family premiums.
Access to a fully equipped gym.
$5,250 per year toward ongoing education, training, certifications, and professional memberships.
Up to $300 per year for company-branded merchandise.
Company and team events throughout the year.
Professional development.
Paid time off.