Network Solutions Architect SME

Silveredge - Chantilly, VA

Full-time - Senior

Chantilly, VA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

SilverEdge is seeking a highly skilled Network Solutions Architect - Subject Matter Expert (SME) to join our team in Chantilly, VA. This position requires a Top Secret/SCI security clearance and involves working closely with the customer to support the infrastructure by creating, facilitating, and implementing new network designs. The Network Architect will play a pivotal role in a variety of activities, serving as the lead technical expert for the organization in the strategic oversight and planning of network engineering projects and programs. In this role, the Network Architect will oversee the strategic interface for network system configuration, strategically planning new configurations for network operation. This involves utilizing knowledge of the characteristics of the systems being added to the network and the specifications for network interfaces to ensure effective integration and optimal network performance. The architect will establish overall network standards and priorities, optimizing network/system performance and providing comprehensive assessments regarding the technical characteristics of proposals and alternatives considered to enhance network performance. Additionally, the Network Architect will oversee the design, evaluation, selection, implementation, and support of major networks. This includes reviewing and evaluating network performance, conducting risk and financial analysis, and feasibility studies to ensure the success of network projects. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in network engineering, project management, and technical communication, enabling them to effectively lead and support complex network initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead technical expert for the organization in the strategic oversight and planning for network engineering projects and programs.
• Oversee the strategic interface for network system configuration and plan new configurations for network operation.
• Establish overall network standards and priorities optimizing network/system performance.
• Provide complete assessments regarding the technical characteristics of proposals and alternatives to optimize network performance.
• Oversee the design, evaluation, selection, implementation, and support of major networks; review and evaluate network performance, risk, and financial analysis feasibility studies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with 12+ years of experience or a Master's degree with 10+ years of experience; additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum of 10 years of network-specific experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience developing technical requirements and conducting technical reviews.
• Self-starter able to balance competing projects and meetings.
• Ability to make plans for themselves and teams, following up on progress.
• Thorough knowledge of the TCP/IP protocol suite, IP subnets, masking, and routing protocols.
• Knowledge of network architectures and how to implement them while maintaining existing architecture.
• Ability to understand and document the current network architecture and report on it.
• Thorough knowledge of network operations and bandwidth, application requirements, routing through network devices or public network extensions.
• Knowledge and experience in project management.
• Project planning and management skills, including scope of work, time estimation, and resource assignment.
• Strong interpersonal skills to resolve problems quickly and professionally.

Nice-to-haves

• Previous customer experience
• Experience working across organizational boundaries to achieve goals.