Client/Server Network Architect – Senior

General Dynamics Information Technology; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology in San Antonio, TX is seeking a top-level IT infrastructure expert responsible for design and development of a client/server environment. This role sets standards for the client/server relational database structure and advises on technology purchases.

You will lead network architecture efforts, perform modeling and analysis, and collaborate with customers and vendors to meet business requirements and sustainability goals.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of related experience.
• Top Secret/SCI clearance required.
• US citizenship required.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Providing technical expertise and assist with network integration and consolidation efforts across multiple network environments
• Addressing and resolving complex technical problems relating to the installation and upgrade of network hardware and systems
• Interfacing with customers, vendors and other technical staff to analyze business and technical requirements
• Documenting engineering standards, leads in the development of network architecture and engineering designs and changes
• Evaluating current and emerging network technologies, conducts technical assessments and making recommendation to the Chief Engineer
• Perform network modeling, analysis, and planning

Skills

Client Server Networking

Network Integration

Network Models

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related area

Associate’s degree in a related area + 2 years’ experience or equivalent (4 years)

IAT Level 2 certification

Job description

Type of Requisition

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess

Top Secret/SCI

Clearance Level Must Be Able To Obtain

Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Public Trust/Other Required

None

Job Family

IT Infrastructure and Operations

Skills

Job Qualifications: Client Server Networking, Network Integration, Network Models

Certifications

None

Experience

7 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required

Yes

Job Description

Top-level technical expert responsible for design and development of a client/server environment. Develops strategy of client/server system and the design infrastructure necessary to support that strategy. Advises on selection of technological purchases with regards to processing, data storage, data access, and applications development. Sets standards for the client/server relational database structure for the organization (SQL, ORACLE, SYBASE, etc.). Advises of feasibility of potential future projects to management.

Performance Shall Include

• Providing technical expertise and assist with network integration and consolidation efforts across multiple network environments
• Addressing and resolving complex technical problems relating to the installation and upgrade of network hardware and systems
• Interfacing with customers, vendors and other technical staff to analyze business and technical requirements
• Documenting engineering standards, leads in the development of network architecture and engineering designs and changes
• Evaluating current and emerging network technologies, conducts technical assessments and making recommendation to the Chief Engineer
• Perform network modeling, analysis, and planning

Experience

• 7+ years related experience

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in a related area OR Associate’s degree in a related area + 2 years’ experience OR equivalent experience (4 years)

Certifications

• IAT Level 2 - within 6 months of the date of hire

Security Clearance

• TS/SCI
• Must be able to obtain - TS/SCI with CI poly

Other Requirements

• Ability to solve complex problems with many variables

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• Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
• Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
• Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
• Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

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The likely salary range for this position is $129,813 - $165,485. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Travel Required

10-25%

Telecommuting Options

Onsite

Work Location

USA TX San Antonio

Additional Work Locations

Total Rewards At GDIT

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

Our Identity Verification Process

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

About Our Work

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