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Top Secret/SCI
Senior Level Career (10+ yrs experience)
$135,000 - $145,000
IT - Networking
Huntsville, AL (On-Site/Office)
We have an outstanding position for a Senior Network Engineer/Architect to join a leading Company located in the Washington, DC surrounding area. Supporting a 3-5 year contract
Pay Rate: $135,000-145,000
**US Citizenship is required.**
**Candidate must possess an Active Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance.**
Network Architect leads the development and communication of a forward-looking network architecture and modernization roadmap for the customer, ensuring alignment with federal standards and industry best practices. Collaborates with leadership and technical experts to shape innovative strategies that enhance scalability, security, and resiliency. Designs and oversees enterprise-scale network solutions focused on operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Advocates for continuous improvement by integrating market trends and customer feedback, while ensuring compliance with all regulations. Provides strategic guidance on emerging technologies and crafts compelling business cases to secure investment. Establishes KPIs to measure success and communicates complex strategies through presentations and workshops with stakeholders.
Responsibilities:
Defines and communicates a forward-looking network architecture and roadmap for modernizing the customer's networks that aligns with best practices and federal standards.
Engages with executive leadership, team members, and technical experts both internally and externally to gather insights, align objectives, and shape innovative network modernization strategies.
Architects comprehensive network models that address complex technical challenges across multiple sectors while ensuring scalability, security, and resiliency.
Architects and provides strategic oversight for the implementation of enterprise-scale network solutions aligned with organizational goals.
Champions best practices and drives continuous improvement by integrating market trends and customer feedback.
Develops and promotes cross-discipline network designs focused on operational efficiency, delivering cost-effective solutions that reduce expenses while maintaining high performance and resiliency.
Crafts and presents executive-level business cases that clearly articulate the strategic and financial benefits of network modernization initiatives to secure necessary investments.
Ensures all network architectures adhere to federal regulations, security standards, and industry best practices.
Provides strategic guidance on emerging technologies and innovative network solutions, serving as a trusted advisor to internal teams and external partners on technology investments and modernization efforts.
Establishes key performance indicators (KPIs) and benchmarks to evaluate the success of network modernization initiatives.
Directs, conducts, and participates in technical presentations, demonstrations, working groups, and workshops for executives and technical stakeholders to effectively communicate complex network strategies and solutions.
Basic Hiring Criteria:
Master's degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
Minimum 10 years of relevant IT experience, with at least five years of relevant experience in Network Design and Architecture.
Cisco and/or TOGAF/CISSP certifications and strong federal experience.
Desired Qualifications:
Experience with Analytics/AI/ML, CSfC, ZTA, SDN, cloud networking, SD-WAN, and large-scale hybrid environments.
Pay Rate: $135,000-145,000
**US Citizenship is required.**
**Candidate must possess an Active Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance.**
Network Architect leads the development and communication of a forward-looking network architecture and modernization roadmap for the customer, ensuring alignment with federal standards and industry best practices. Collaborates with leadership and technical experts to shape innovative strategies that enhance scalability, security, and resiliency. Designs and oversees enterprise-scale network solutions focused on operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Advocates for continuous improvement by integrating market trends and customer feedback, while ensuring compliance with all regulations. Provides strategic guidance on emerging technologies and crafts compelling business cases to secure investment. Establishes KPIs to measure success and communicates complex strategies through presentations and workshops with stakeholders.
Responsibilities:
Defines and communicates a forward-looking network architecture and roadmap for modernizing the customer's networks that aligns with best practices and federal standards.
Engages with executive leadership, team members, and technical experts both internally and externally to gather insights, align objectives, and shape innovative network modernization strategies.
Architects comprehensive network models that address complex technical challenges across multiple sectors while ensuring scalability, security, and resiliency.
Architects and provides strategic oversight for the implementation of enterprise-scale network solutions aligned with organizational goals.
Champions best practices and drives continuous improvement by integrating market trends and customer feedback.
Develops and promotes cross-discipline network designs focused on operational efficiency, delivering cost-effective solutions that reduce expenses while maintaining high performance and resiliency.
Crafts and presents executive-level business cases that clearly articulate the strategic and financial benefits of network modernization initiatives to secure necessary investments.
Ensures all network architectures adhere to federal regulations, security standards, and industry best practices.
Provides strategic guidance on emerging technologies and innovative network solutions, serving as a trusted advisor to internal teams and external partners on technology investments and modernization efforts.
Establishes key performance indicators (KPIs) and benchmarks to evaluate the success of network modernization initiatives.
Directs, conducts, and participates in technical presentations, demonstrations, working groups, and workshops for executives and technical stakeholders to effectively communicate complex network strategies and solutions.
Basic Hiring Criteria:
Master's degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
Minimum 10 years of relevant IT experience, with at least five years of relevant experience in Network Design and Architecture.
Cisco and/or TOGAF/CISSP certifications and strong federal experience.
Desired Qualifications:
Experience with Analytics/AI/ML, CSfC, ZTA, SDN, cloud networking, SD-WAN, and large-scale hybrid environments.
group id: 10285720a
