Network Architect #TS999

***Security Clearance Required: Top Secret with an investigation within the last 6 years***This position does not provide a telework option. Candidate must be willing to work on-site in Patuxent River, MD.CRL provides a signing bonus and potential relocation assistance for this position.Primary Responsibilities:Directly support the design, build, prototype, deploy, and maintain classified National Security Systems that support Naval Aviation mission engineering and advanced development programs for Naval Air Systems Command.The Engineer/Network Architect’s primary responsibility for designing, implementing, monitoring and managing local and wide area networks for a Program Office to ensure mission capable for Acquisition, Engineering, Test and Evaluation activities and maximum uptime for users. The role can include designing system configurations, documenting and managing the installation of a new network, and maintaining and upgrading or integrating existing network systems and architectures as necessary. As a key part of our Organizations technical networking team, the Engineer/Network Architect will:Designing and implementing new network solutions and/or integrate and improve the efficiency of current networks.Installing, configuring and supporting network equipment including routers, proxy servers, switches, WAN accelerators, DNS and DHCP.Procuring network equipment and managing subcontractors involved with network installation.Configuring firewalls, routing and switching to maximize network efficiency and security.Maximizing network performance through ongoing monitoring and troubleshooting.Arranging scheduled upgrades.Investigating faults in the network.Updating network equipment to the latest firmware releases.Reporting network status to key stakeholders.Collaborate across Government and Industry teams to identify network design requirements and opportunities for leveraging existing networks.Develop network architecture artifacts and requirements for the network environment ensuring models, emulations, simulations, digital representations, hardware, and software are interoperable.Collaborate with Data Architects and IT/Cyber personnel to ensure the network architecture / design complies with relevant / necessary IT/Cyber methods, processes, and requirements.Provide inputs into requirements documents and statements of work.Establish the technology strategy and technology roadmaps for Program Office and classified programs.Required Experience and Education:Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science / Engineering or related field from an accredited college or university. Experience cannot be substituted for education.Candidate must have 5 years of experience in defining, developing, and implementing network architecture strategies.Certifications: Candidate must meet the requirements of an Information Assurance Systems Architects and Engineers (IASAE) Level III as defined by DoD 8570.01-M.Candidate must have experience providing strategic technology direction and architecture vision, encompassing an enterprise view across a large portfolio of capabilities.Desired Experience and Skills:Architecting or implementing on premise stand-alone network solutions, on premise cloud solutions, virtual desktop infrastructure, high performance computing and processing, and cross-domain solutions.Knowledge of digital engineering and model based systems engineering.Candidate should be proficient in all Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).Candidate should have demonstrated good oral and written communication skills.Candidate should have experience working in a dynamic, schedule constrained, complex security environment.Candidate should be proficient in multiple Operating Systems including Windows and Linux.Candidate should be an expert knowledge of networking concepts and protocols such as TCP/IP, DHCP, UDP, and routing.Candidate should have experience with network hardware and infrastructure such as routers, hubs, servers, VPNs, and switches.Candidate should have knowledge of firewalls and security for network security.Candidate should have knowledge of cloud networking architecture, virtualization, and automation.Candidate should have experience with monitoring and troubleshooting complex network issues.Security Clearance Required: Top Secret with an investigation within the last 6 yearsEstimated Travel: 10%Location: On-site Patuxent River, MD.CRL Technologies is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sexual orientation, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, or religion or other legally protected status.TS26%{{advertiserId}}% %%{{category}}%%