Senior Network Architect

Salary :

$118,400 - 122,100 yearly

Company : Dobbs Defense Solutions

Job Type : Full Time

Annapolis Junction, Md

Job Description - Senior Network Architect

Our Mission:
At Dobbs Defense, we deliver mission-centric IT, Cyber, and data analytics solutions for our government and commercial clients through the convergence of automation, innovation, training, and education. Delivering high-quality IT, cybersecurity, and data analytics solutions through proven and innovative methods is our vision.

Job Description:
Dobbs Defense Solutions is seeking an experienced Senior Network Architect to test and analyze elements of network facilities, including power, software, security features, communications devices, communications lines, modems, and terminals and is responsible for the overall integration of the enterprise network. is also responsible for planning, modeling, simulation, design, installation, maintenance, management, and coordination of the network.

Duties:

Review and analyze the existing network architecture and provide designs for the current and future modern WAN/MAN/LAN technologies
Recommend 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
Design telecommunications circuit specifications
Identify the need for routers, switches, and encryption devices to support enterprise services
Deliver service catalog items for automatically provisioning network configurations to deliver Infrastructure-as -Code
Develop and maintain 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
Required Education and Experience:

Minimum 5 years of Cisco experience; proven expertise with Cisco network hardware including: routers, switches, firewalls, unified communications equipment
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).
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 OR AWS Certified Advance Networking -Specialty

Preferred Qualifications:

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)

Working Environment:
Onsite

Required Clearance:
Active TS/SCI

Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy:
Dobbs Defense Solutions is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), sexual orientation, gender or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), gender expression and transgender status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, military or veteran status, marital or domestic partner status, genetic information, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.

Salary Range:
Pay range information will be disclosed consistent with applicable state and local pay transparency laws once available. For this position, the anticipated salary range is $118,400.00-$122,100.00 annually, depending on experience, qualifications, and overall fit for the role.

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