Senior Network Architect

Overview

Abile Group has an exciting and challenging opportunity for a Senior Network Architect supporting a DoD Customer's Classified Network Services. The mission will include Operations, Compliance, Cyber Security, Customer Service, and Engineering. The right Senior Network Architect candidate will possess the below skills and qualifications and be ready to handle all responsibilities independently and professionally.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and analyzes the existing network architecture and provides designs for the current and future modern WAN/MAN/LAN technologies.
• Recommends best practices such as SDN, Intent-based networking, and network segmentation protocols, etc., in order to improve the existing architecture and meet new networking requirements and standards.
• Designs telecommunications circuit specifications.
• Identifies the need for routers, switches, and encryption devices to support enterprise services
• Delivers service catalog items for automatically provisioning network configurations to deliver Infrastructure-as -Code.
• Develops and maintains network architecture specifications and artifacts.
• Designs and plans network communications systems.
• Provides specifications and detailed schematics for network architecture.
• Conducts cost/benefit analysis and provides specific detailed information for hardware and software selection, implementation techniques and tools for the most efficient solution to meet business needs, including present and future capacity requirements.
• Conducts testing of network design.
• Responsible for monitoring network hardware operations to ensure properly set configuration options.
• Plans implementation of enhancements and upgrades to the network.
• Advises network users of hardware requirements, configurations, and limitations.
• Maintains technical expertise in all areas of network and computer hardware and software interconnection and interfacing, such as routers, multiplexers, firewalls, hubs, bridges, gateways, etc.
• Evaluates and reports on new communications technologies to enhance capabilities of the network.

Qualifications

Clearance Required: TS/SCI with ability to obtain poly. 

Degree and Years of Experience: Minimum of 12 to 15 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 10 to 13 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 7 to 9 years with PhD.

• Minimum 5 years of Cisco experience; proven expertise with Cisco network hardware including: routers, switches, firewalls, unified communications equipment

Required Certifications:

• Information Assurance Certifications consistent with the 8570 IAT Level III
• Current ITIL Foundation certification  
• Cisco Certified Design Expert (CCDE) and VMware VCP-NV certifications or a combination of the following Cisco certifications with other relevant network virtualization and cloud certifications:
  • CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure
  • CCIE Service Provider
  • CCIE Data Center
• At least one of the following:
  • Cisco Certified Specialist -Enterprise SD-WAN Implementation
  • Cisco Certified DevNet Expert
  • VMware Certified Advance Professional Network Virtualization Design (VCAO-NV)
• At least one of the following:
  • Microsoft Azure Network Engineer Associate
  • AWS Certified Advance Networking -Specialty

Required Skills:

• Proven experience in VMware environments.
• Proven experience in virtual and physical Internet Protocol and Fiber Channel networks and routing protocols.
• Proven experience designing, optimizing, and troubleshooting LAN, WAN and low bandwidth networks protected by network encryptors.
• Experience with Risk Management Framework (RMF), DODAF 2.0 standards, and Change Management Processes to ensure smooth network updates and configurations. 
• Experience designing, optimizing, and troubleshooting LAN, WAN and low bandwidth networks protected by network encryptors. 
• Experience designing VMware NSX environments utilizing Software Defined Networking (SDN) principles. 
• Experience utilizing network management solutions based on Netflow and Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP).

Desired Skills:

• Minimum 10 years of CISCO (or similar) experience; 5 years of VMware experience utilizing virtual, physical Internet Protocol/Fiber Channel networks, and routing protocols.
• Knowledge of DISN (Department of Defense Information Network) or CANES (Consolidated Afloat Networks and Enter.

Salary Range:  $119,350 - $167,350

The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by factors including, but not limited to geographic location, position requirements, Federal Government contract labor categories, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications.  

Salary is just one component of Abile Group's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. Abile Group provides a comprehensive package of benefits including employer subsidized Medical and Dental, generous PTO, and 401(k) with Employer match after 90 days of employment.

About Abile Group, Inc.

Abile Group, Inc. was formed in July 2004 to partner with the Intelligence Community and their Contractors in the areas of Enterprise Analytics & Performance Management, IT & Systems Engineering and Program & Project Management. We have significant experience with the Federal Government and are an EDWOSB dedicated to our employees and clients. We are looking for high performing employees who enjoy providing advice and guidance along with solutions development and implementation support, crafted by combining industry best practices with the clients’ subject matter experience and Abile’s breadth of expertise. 

Hiring Statement

Abile is committed to hiring the most qualified and best fit person for the job - always has, always will. Anyone requiring reasonable accommodations should email careers@abilegroup.com with requested details. A member of the HR team will respond to your request within 2 business days. 

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