Computer Network Architect

We require that candidates have the following qualifications: - TS SCI CI Poly clearance - 16 years of experience that can be a combination of work history and education. This equates to a doctorate and 8 years of experience, OR a master’s and 10 years, a bachelor’s and 12 years, an associate’s and 14 years, or high school and 16 years. - Compliance with DoD 8570 Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level 2 (Security+ CE) - Experience specific to network engineering, including Tier III or higher network operations and/or network design and implementation - Prior responsibility for production network hardware configurations for Cisco, Brocade, and/or Juniper - Hands-on experience implementing and troubleshooting standard routing protocols in a production network, such as Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) or Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) - Hands-on experience implementing and troubleshooting standard switching and trunking protocols in a production network, such as Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs), 802.1q, and port-channels Desired qualifications include: - Network engineering and design experience specific to CAN/LAN, including application of industry standards, developing configurations, and integrating solutions into production environments - Network engineering and design experience with MPLS WANs, network management tools, and firewalls - Expert knowledge of routing and switching protocols, with the ability to demonstrate knowledge through briefings and documentation; extensive BGP experience is a plus - Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) or equivalent knowledge - Initiative and discipline to work unsupervised as part of a network engineering team; experience in establishing processes, developing documents, and organizing repositories is a plus