Campus/Datacenter Network Architect

SMS Data Products Group, Inc.; Sumter (SC); Vor Ort; USD 110.000 - 140.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

SMS Data Products Group, Inc. is hiring a Datacenter Network Architect for the AFCENT NOSC contract at Shaw AFB, SC. The role focuses on designing and engineering campus/datacenter networks, ensuring 24/7 operations, security, and reliable communications for USCENTCOM.

You will support WAN/LAN, O&M, and provide documentation, reports, and briefings to sustain mission-critical IT infrastructure. On-site work at Shaw AFB with experience in enterprise networks is required.

Qualifikationen

• Associates degree or 5+ years IT experience.
• Knowledge of network threats and security concepts.
• Experience with Microsoft server roles, storage and AD.

Aufgaben

• Design and engineer campus/datacenter architecture.
• Provide WAN/LAN/networking support and O&M.
• Develop reports and trend analysis on bandwidth and incidents.
• Configure and maintain datacenter network equipment.

Kenntnisse

Datacenter design

Networking architecture

OSPF

EIGRP

BGP

MPLS

WLAN design

Active Directory

ITIL

VMware

Ausbildung

Associate degree in related field

Tools

VMware

Microsoft Windows Server

Jobbeschreibung

SMS is hiring for a Datacenter Network Architect for our AFCENT NOSC contract at Shaw AFB, SC. AFCENT's mission is to deliver combat-ready air, space, communications, and cyberspace capability for USCENTCOM, helping maintain security and stability throughout Southwest Asia. We support the AFCENT Commander, USCENTCOM, coalition and joint partners, and warfighters who rely on NIPRNet, SIPRNet, partner networks, and other command-and-control systems. The AFCENT NOSC program is focused on running and protecting a 24/7 enterprise network and systems operations, including cybersecurity, engineering, maintenance, and technical support, keeping the AFCENT's theater communications and IT infrastructure ready, secure, and available to effectively execute the AFCENT mission.

AFCENT's mission is to deliver combat-ready air, space, communications, and cyberspace capability for USCENTCOM, helping maintain security and stability throughout Southwest Asia. We support the AFCENT Commander, USCENTCOM, coalition and joint partners, and warfighters who rely on NIPRNet, SIPRNet, partner networks, and other command-and-control systems. The AFCENT NOSC program is focused on running and protecting a 24/7 enterprise network and systems operations, including cybersecurity, engineering, maintenance, and technical support, keeping the AFCENT's theater communications and IT infrastructure ready, secure, and available to effectively execute the AFCENT mission.

Since 1976, SMS has specialized in modernizing legacy IT and sustaining complex enterprise environments for federal agencies. With the goal of building long-term partnerships with our customers, we invest in our employees by providing the training, tools, and support they need to keep critical missions operational, improve performance, and reduce risk. SMS is headquartered in McLean, Virginia, with offices and on-site operations at customer locations throughout the United States. For additional information on SMS, visit www.sms.com.

Job Responsibilities

• Design and engineer campus/datacenter architecture.
• Provide CONUS TDY support as required. Provide OCONUS deployment/TDY travel support as required.
• Provide functional training support as required.
• Provide meetings/briefings support as required.
• Provide documentation/reports support as required.
• Provide technical and general O&M support as required.
• Provide WAN Enterprise support.
• Provide LAN support.
• Provide General Networking support.
• Provide General IT Management support.
• Develop reports and trend analysis documentation on bandwidth and network security incidents.
• Analyze a myriad of networking metrics and recognize sub-par network performance.
• Use extensive Wireless LAN background to design campus network architectures to provide proper coverage and support the ability for users to seamlessly move between WLAN access nodes without disconnection or other interruptions in service using appropriate and relevant networking protocols.
• Configure, design, and maintain datacenter network architecture equipment.

Required Qualifications

• Associates in related field and 3 or more years' relevant IT experience; or, 5 or more years' relevant IT experience.
• Knowledge of what constitutes a "threat" to a network.
• Skill in providing feedback to enhance future collection and analysis.
• Must possess experience and demonstrate an understanding of Microsoft server installation, roles, active directory, storage, performance management, and maintenance.
• Have a strong understanding of 802.1x.
• Be proficient in routing protocols: OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, and MPLS.
• A thorough understanding of IP concepts, including implementing routing, VLAN's, QoS, tuning, and capacity management concepts.

Certifications Required

• CISCO Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
• VMWare Certified Technical Associate (VCTA) or VMWare experience
• ITIL Foundation - Candidate has up to 60 days to acquire ITIL Foundation certification

Clearance Required

• Department of Defense Secret security clearance or the ability to obtain an Interim Secret clearance.

SMS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.