Network Architect

Benefits:

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k)

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

ANG SIGNAL is looking for a Network Architect to join our team supporting the federal government. In this role, the candidate will be responsible for providing technical leadership on a variety of network projects. The Network Architect must have considerable specialist skills and knowledge that allow them to provide technical leadership as well as training and support for team members. The Network Architect should be able to design, communicate, and implement solutions within a timely manner. This is a customer-facing role, and the candidate must be able to communicate complex information to a variety of audiences with different knowledge backgrounds.

About Us:

ANG SIGNAL is a technology focused company specialized in delivering world class network services and mission critical solutions to the federal government. We strongly believe that our staff is our greatest asset and the backbone of our company; and that a company is only as good as its team members. We strive to hire the most highly qualified applicants for a wide range of challenging and fulfilling positions. Our diverse team embraces challenges in an inclusive atmosphere that values work-life balance.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender identity/expression, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.

ANG SIGNAL offers a competitive benefits package including paid time off, paid holidays; medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage plans; matching 401K plan and tuition/training reimbursement.

Key Responsibilities

Design and execute migration, consolidation, and optimization strategies for complex enterprise network environments.

Work with a team of network experts to support a service provider scale network that connects multiple high-performance computing sites and data centers

Lead Network Implementations and migrations for large scale complex networks

Provide technical leadership to the team to execute multiple mission critical projects and maintain a stable operations environment

Provide analysis and recommendations for the continuous improvement of the network infrastructure and cloud network environment

Manage the day-to-day operations of the network, troubleshoot complex and escalated network problems and coordinate with the various department administrators to facilitate connectivity issue resolution

Design and implement network solutions and participate in lab testing of new technologies

Engage with both customer and development personnel to maintain open lines of communication

Effectively support the coordination of project development from kickoff briefing to delivery

Write and manage technical documentation, Standard Operating Procedures, and maintenance plans. Provide status reports as required by the upper management, and participate in data calls and other operational and maintenance tasks

Analyze existing operations and make recommendations for the improvement and growth

Define project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with the team, government client, senior management and other stakeholders

Qualifications

10+ years of functional experience in a Sr. Network Engineering role, with at least 6 years of experience as a Technical Lead or SME in a large-scale enterprise network environment

In-depth knowledge of network design to include complex routing and switching, remote access, wireless and network security solutions

Strong knowledge of MPLS, BGP, OSPF and other R&S technologies

Experience with cloud networks and security; Azure, AWS or GCP

Hands-on experience with Cisco and Aruba Routers and Switches

Experience with Cisco ISE, Aruba wireless and Clearpass

Experience designing, implementing and managing complex network security environments, including but not limited to firewalls (Cisco firewalls, and Fortigate), UTM, and IPS

Ability to communicate designs and network concepts to a variety of audiences, including peers and customers, verbally and in writing

Strong understanding of project management processes and terminology

Strong leadership skills, personal drive, and ability to see projects through to execution in a matrixed environment

Strong organizational and mentoring skills

Possesses strong written, verbal, and presentation skills

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Professional expert level certification (CCIE preferred)

Background check / Clearance Requirements:

Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for the position; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

W2 or Corp to Corp. We are unable to sponsor applicants for work visas at this time.

Flexible work from home options available.

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