Client/Server Network Architect - Senior

GRS, Inc.; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Resource Solutions, Inc. (GRS) seeks a Senior Client/Server Network Architect to lead the design and development of a robust client/server environment and to develop the strategy and infrastructure needed to support it.

The role involves architecture planning, security compliance, and interfacing with customers, vendors, and technical staff. Responsibilities include network integration across environments, evaluating technologies, documenting standards, conducting assessments, and

Qualifications

• Seven (7) years related experience or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s Degree in a related area or four years equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop client/server environment architecture.
• Assist with network integration and consolidation across environments.
• Interface with customers, vendors and technical staff to analyze requirements.
• Document engineering standards and engineering designs.
• Evaluate current and emerging network technologies and advise leadership.
• Perform network modeling, analysis and planning.

Skills

Network architecture

Windows Server knowledge

LAN/WAN technologies

Security policy compliance

Customer interfacing

Documentation

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related field

Job description

Global Resource Solutions, Inc. (GRS) is seeking an enthusiastic, motivated, detail orientated, and talented individual for the position of Client/Server Network Architect - Senior.

Job Description:

Summary:TheClient/Server Network Architect – Senior will be responsive for design and development of a client/server environment. Develop Strategy of client/server system and the design infrastructure necessary to support that strategy.

• Provide technical expertise and assist with network integration and consolidation efforts across multiple network environments.
• Address and resolve complex technical problems relating to the installation and upgrade of network hardware and systems
• Interface with customers, vendors and other technical staff to analyze business and technical requirements.
• Document engineering standards, lead in the development of network architecture and engineering designs and changes
• Evaluate current and emerging network technologies, conduct technical assessments and make recommendations to the Chief Engineer
• Perform network modeling, analysis and planning

Requirement:

• Seven (7) years related experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in a related area or equivalent experience (Four (4) years)

SecurityRequirements:

• Current Top Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility
• Eligibility for access to Special Access Programs
• Willingness to submit to a Counterintelligence Polygraph

Skills:

• Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Windows 2008 R2/2012 R2 Server, Microsoft Exchange Server 2003/2010, Microsoft Windows 7/10 operating systems (OS) administration and associated hardware
• Working knowledge of Local Area Network (LAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN) technologies and data backup technologies to include communication security (COMSEC) integration
• Working knowledge of Risk Management Framework, , Common Criteria, and System Security Policy as they relate to A&A
• Working knowledge and current relevant experience with PL1 & PL2 systems; experience with PL3 & PL4 cross domain solutions desired
• Must be familiar with current security policy/manuals other guiding policy documents
• Must have the ability to work in a dynamic environment and effectively interact with numerous DOD, military/civilian personnel and industry partners
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
• Possess a high degree of originality, creativity, initiative requiring minimal supervision
• Willingness to travel within the organizational geographic Area of Responsibility (AOR) (note - could be extensive, and will include both air and ground transportation)
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs

Physical Requirements: This position requires employees to be willing and able to: sit, bend, reach, stoop, squat, stand, and walk.

Communication:Excellent customer service via phone and face to face conversation, excellent written and oral command of English.

GRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. GRS will continue to abide by obligations under VEVRRA and Section 503 physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics that are protected by law.