Senior Network Architect

4 weeks ago


Washington, Washington, D.C., United States Network Designs Inc. Full time
About Network Designs Inc.

Network Designs Inc. (NDi) is a leading Federal contractor that specializes in designing, developing, and delivering information technology and network solutions for government customers. Our company was founded in 1985, and our core values have driven all aspects of our business, contributing to our success and creating a positive work environment. We believe that our people are the cornerstone of our success, and we value collaboration, career growth, and innovative ideas.

Job Description:

We are seeking a Senior Network Architect with 7+ years of experience in designing, implementing, and maintaining LAN/WAN network security infrastructure within a federal organization. The successful candidate will support our professional services team, taking client project opportunities from concept to implementation. Our projects focus on Microsoft, Cisco, NetApp, VMWare, ZScaler, and Azure Cloud technologies, as well as software and services. The Senior Network Architect will be responsible for supporting our firewalls, switching, routing, load balancing, and virtualization technologies. They will collaborate closely with engineers, cloud architects, network engineers, and system administrators to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our network and cloud resources.

Requirements:
  • U.S. Citizenship is required.
  • The candidate must be able to obtain Public Trust clearance.
  • This position is currently hybrid (remote/onsite) and will require working onsite at least three times a week. (Transportation benefits are available)
Qualifications and Experience:
  • B.S. degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
  • A minimum of 7 years' experience.
  • Experience working in a Cisco environment, including experience with Cisco Integrated Service Engine.
  • Proficient in Cisco networking technologies, including routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless.
  • Extensive experience in designing, implementing, and managing Cisco network solutions.
  • Experience with Cisco Prime Infrastructure.
  • Experience with Azure Express Routes.
  • Strong knowledge of network protocols, including TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, and MPLS.
  • Operational knowledge of Azure cloud environments; network and routing protocols.
  • Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) required.
Responsibilities:
  • Design, implement, and manage network security infrastructure, including firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, NAC, and secure access solutions.
  • Monitor network traffic for unusual activity and potential security threats, analyze and respond to security incidents, and conduct regular security audits.
  • Experience managing complex hybrid cloud environments: SD-WAN, cloud firewall, on-prem firewall, network access control, wireless environments, load balancing, reverse proxies, and Azure cloud networking.
  • Experience with Azure cloud-native infrastructure, including virtual networks, security groups, and identity management services.
  • Develop, update, and maintain network documentation of network configurations, topologies, and operational procedures.
  • Familiarity with network monitoring tools like Cisco Prime, SolarWinds, Nagios, or other network management systems.
  • Implement and enforce security policies, standards, and guidelines to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
  • Provide technical support and troubleshooting for network security-related issues, including participation in on-call rotation as needed.
  • Experience in implementing and supporting applications load balancing using F5, TM, and GTM load balancing concepts, Cloud Providers, F5 Load Balancers, and VPN technologies.
  • Knowledge of wireless Ethernet technologies (802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.1x) is a plus.
  • Creating firewalls and updating virus protection software and data security systems to keep data and communications protected.
Compensation and Benefits:

We value our team and are committed to retaining top talent by offering competitive benefits and compensation packages. Our employee benefits package includes comprehensive health, dental, vision, pet, and legal insurance. Our corporate benefits include 401(k) retirement matching, paid leave, paid holidays, and health and wellness programs. In addition, we provide employer-paid life and disability insurance, professional development, education benefits, and much more to ensure our team has the resources they need to thrive on and off the job.

Veterans First Commitment:

As a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), NDi is dedicated to hiring veterans and providing a supportive work environment that honors their service while recognizing the unique skills and experiences they bring to our organization.

Commitment to Diversity:

NDi is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran or military status, citizenship, national origin, or any other basis prohibited by law in all phases of the employment process and compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. As a federal government contractor, NDi complies with all applicable affirmative action requirements.



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