SME Computer Network Architect

Job description and duties:

• Design and implement computer and information networks, such as local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), intranets, extranets, and other data communications networks.
• Perform network modeling, analysis, and planning.
• Leads the design of network and computer security measures.
• Charged with research and recommendations affecting network and data communications hardware and software.
• Evaluate, develop, and deliver technical input to the systems engineering process.
• Develop technical documentation, system architecture, and system design documentation.
• Interact with the Government regarding systems engineering technical considerations and for associated problems, issues, or conflicts.
• Oversee the technical integrity of work performed and deliverables associated with the Systems Engineering area of responsibility.
• Work with other program personnel such as engineers, developers, and testers.
• Communicate with Government and other mission partners.
• Guide system development and implementation planning through assessment or preparation of system engineering management plans and system integration and test plans.
• Analyze complex information and independently takes appropriate actions to resolve problems.
• Provide engineering guidance to technical staff and establishes effective working relationships with other Government agencies and mission partners.
• Deliver briefings on complex topics to groups, which may include high-level decision makers.
• Work complex research projects as senior contributors and as part of an integrated research team.
• Design and deliver solution.

Location: Columbia, MD

Qualifications:

• Possess an Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and Counterintelligence Polygraph.
• Minimum of 20 years of relevant experience.
• Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in System Engineering or related discipline.
• Exposure to Cloud/AWS.
• Knowledge of DoD Architecture Framework (DODAF).
• Able to build systems from the ground up – network architecture/systems engineering.
• Active CISSP, CASP+CE, CSSLP certification (minimum DoD 8570 IASAE Level II Certification).