Senior Network Architect

About the position

Dobbs Defense Solutions is seeking a Senior Network Architect to join our team. This position tests and analyzes elements of network facilities, including power, software, security features, communications devices, communications lines, modems. The architect 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.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze the existing network architecture and provide designs of current/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
• Design telecommunications circuit specifications
• Providing comprehensive systems and network engineering and architectural planning services.
• 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
• Conduct multidisciplinary research and collaborate with cross-functional engineering and development teams in the planning, design, development, and utilization of Cloud-based capabilities for the development, modification, and deployment of software
• Interfacing with O&M personnel by providing strategic design and support to projects as directed.
• Comprehensively reviewing existing architectures on a regular basis, recommending, and assisting with the design and implementation of systems and network improvements as required.
• Supporting efforts for cybersecurity technology, risks identification and risk mitigation strategies related to cybersecurity.
• Engineering and upgrading LAN, WAN and VoIP infrastructures, voice and data network systems, and administration of multi-protocol routers, multilayer switches, network security devices and network management systems.
• Providing support to Application delivery networking, Cloud computing, End Point management, and desktop computing
• Working with vendors, the Government, carriers, and technical staff on network implementation, optimization, and ongoing management
• Providing high-level support and technical expertise in networking technology, including LAN/WAN hardware, switches, bridges, and routers

Requirements

• Minimum of 12 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 10 years with MS/MA
• TS/SCI level clearance is required
• Cisco Certified Design Expert (CCDE) and VMware VCP-NV certifications required
• Minimum 10 years of Cisco experience; proven expertise with Cisco network hardware including: routers, switches, firewalls, unified communications equipment
• Minimum of 5 years with VMware, experience in virtual and physical internet protocol and Fiber Channel networks and routing protocols
• Experience with Defense Information System Network (DISN) circuits and Consolidated Afloat Networks and Enterprise Services (CANES)
• Experience in designing, optimizing, and troubleshooting LAN, WAN and low bandwidth networks protected by network encrypters
• Experience designing VMware NSX Software Defined Networking
• Experience with Cisco network hardening including routers, switches, firewalls, unified communications equipment