SCMS Network Architect, Journeyman (TS/SCI)

COLSA•Tampa, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

COLSA Corporation is seeking a Network Architect (Journeyman) to support SOCOM SOCRATES networks at SOCOM HQ at MacDill AFB in Tampa, Florida. 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.

Requirements

TS/SCI clearance
Journeyman level experience in Network Architecture
Expertise in Integrated Systems Networks (ISN)
Experience with enterprise connectivity, functionality, and security
Experience with cloud and on-premises environments
Experience with hot and cold site architectures
Proficiency in Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking technologies (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, RIP, VXLAN, OTV, VLANs, Spanning Tree, switching/aggregation)
Advanced troubleshooting skills for network, routing, switching, MAC address, VLAN, and application connectivity issues
Experience with service provider routers and WAN connectivity
Experience with firewalls, security appliances, VPNs, IKE, IKEv2, IPsec, and MACsec
Experience with cloud networking and integration
Familiarity with Commercial Solutions for Classified (CSfC) architectures
Experience with network performance monitoring and optimization
Experience developing network documentation, standards, and technical procedures
Experience with Python and Ansible for network automation
Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams
Knowledge of organizational cybersecurity policies, standards, and best practices

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.