Senior Computer Network Support Architect
Job Details
- Silver Spring, MD
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Design and implement complex network architectures to support enterprise-level assets.
- Analyze and optimize existing network configurations for performance, reliability, and security.
- Lead network design discussions and provide expert recommendations on hardware and software selection.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure network designs meet business needs and requirements.
- Conduct risk assessments related to network infrastructure and develop mitigation strategies.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior network engineers.
- Keep abreast of emerging technologies and assess their impact on current and future infrastructure.
- Document network architecture designs, standards, and procedures.
- Additional duties as assigned.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in network architecture or engineering roles.
- MUST have CCA (Cisco Certified Architect) at a minimum
- AWS Certified solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or Google Professional Cloud Architect or similar certifications are a plus
- Proven expertise in managing and employing systems across public, private, and hybrid environments
- Strong understanding of virtualization technologies, containers (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes), and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform and Ansible
- Experience with network architecture, Cost optimization, and high availability architectures.
- Some of our competitive benefits include
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and all Federal Holidays off
- Comprehensive Health and Dental Insurance Coverage
- Retirement Savings Plan
- Pre-Tax Benefit Programs
- Wellness and Work-Life Support
- Professional Development
- Performance and Referral Bonuses
- Life and Disability Insurance