Network Architect - FitUp (TS/SCI with Poly)

Braxton-Grant Technologies•Laurel, MD

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The Network Architect is a senior network engineering and architecture expert who designs, integrates, and optimizes network infrastructure for mission-critical environments. The role works closely with customers and technical stakeholders on infrastructure planning, architecture development, system integration, and implementation of secure, scalable, and resilient network solutions that meet operational, security, and performance requirements. The position is based onsite at a customer site in Laurel, Maryland and requires an active DoD TS/SCI clearance with polygraph and U.S. citizenship. The architect develops solutions across the Intelligence Community, leads complex efforts with dynamic requirements and scale, and provides technical guidance to junior network engineers. The role also includes requirements definition, customer collaboration on test plans and architecture testing, engineering and deployment of network devices and technologies, and preparation of analyses, recommendations, and presentations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related discipline from an accredited college or university; five years of additional IT experience may substitute for the degree.
Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph; U.S. citizenship and position-appropriate security clearance are required.
Ten or more years of related experience.
At least one of the following certifications: Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, CND, or SSCP.
At least one of the following certifications: Cisco CCNP Enterprise, Cisco CCIE, Aruba Certified Professional, or Juniper JNCIP.
Demonstrated experience in at least two of the following areas: network troubleshooting and diagnostics; router and switch configuration and management; Cisco IOS and/or Junos OS administration; firewall technologies; LAN/WAN/CAN architectures; hubs, bridges, and gateways; network packet analysis and monitoring tools; or database tools.
Understanding of Microsoft Azure networking, AWS, scripting, and virtualization.
Familiarity with Zero Trust networking.
Experience providing highly technical and specialized guidance and input to architecture discussions through best-practice consultation.
Excellent writing and communication skills, including the ability to develop analytical documents and conduct oral presentations.
Ability to work independently with little direction and guidance.

Nice To Haves

Experience performing DDI (DNS, DHCP, and IPAM) for critical network infrastructure services.
Experience supporting MultiCloud Fabric (MCF) infrastructure.
Experience with cloud engineering and modernization.
Cisco CCIE certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Architect solutions for Intelligence Community needs, including IP routing, addressing, IP Multicast, IP QoS, and IP encryptors.
Work with system engineers and cross-organizational teams to define requirements.
Work with customers to develop test plans and conduct architecture testing as required.
Consult on and engineer next-generation solutions compliant with Agency policies, applying industry best practices to meet changing security needs.
Design, integrate, configure, deploy, test, and support network devices, interfaces, and methodologies.
Lead large efforts involving dynamic requirements and scale.
Provide guidance to junior network engineers.
Perform fact-finding and analysis, develop hypotheses and conclusions, produce final recommendation reports, and deliver presentations.

Benefits

Employer-subsidized HSA-compatible medical plans with out-of-network coverage and wellness rewards.
Vision and dental PPO plans.
Employer-paid short-term disability insurance.
Employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance.
Voluntary long-term disability insurance.
Voluntary supplemental disability, hospital protection, accident insurance, critical illness and cancer, and whole life policies.
401(k) plan with generous employer match.
Professional development and tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 annually.
Employee referral bonus eligibility.
Up to 160 hours of PTO annually, aligned with applicable state leave regulations.
10 paid holidays.