Network Architect with Security Clearance

Job Description
• Must be cleared at TS/SCI Full-Scope poly level.
• Certifications (minimum one): CCNA, CCNP, CCIE, CCDP, JNCIS-ENT, JNCIS-SP, JNCIS-DevOps, RCNI, ECP
• Ability to lead complex, large-scale network projects from initiation and planning through execution and closing.
• 10 years combined experience with: networking, firewalls, best practices / standards, security / STIG requirements, design life cycle and documentation
• In-depth experience and understanding of L3 protocols to include MPLS VPN, BGP, OSPF, QoS, DNS/DHCP, firewalls, multicast (PIM-SM / PIM-DM) and L2 protocols such as spanning tree, RSTP, MSTP, IGMP, 802.1x and data center technologies (SDN, NFV, HCI, intent-based networking, spine-leaf topologies).
• In-depth experience with load-balancing methodologies and application delivery controllers (F5, Cisco, Citrix)
• In-depth experience with Software Defined networking, AI, ML, automation (Ansible, Python, Puppet, etc).
• Design and deployment experience with Cisco/Brocade/Juniper/NVIDIA routing and switching products, as well as, firewall experience (Cisco Firepower, Palo Alto firewall)
• Experience with network management platforms and protocols such as SNMP, Sflow, Netconf.
• Strong Technical Leadership, teamwork, collaboration and communication skills (oral and written)
• Occasional domestic and international travel may be necessary Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.  If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) · This position requires an active DoD Clearance (Secret, Top Secret, Top Secret/SCI) or the ability to be obtain an (Interim Secret, Interim Top Secret) · Because an active or interim DoD clearance is required, U.S. Citizenship is required