Computer Network Architect

Contract Professionals, Inc.; Aberdeen (MD); On-site; USD 68,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Contract Professionals, Inc. is seeking a Computer Network Architect in Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD to design and implement LAN, WAN, intranets and extranets, ensuring secure, scalable networks aligned with security standards.

The role requires 10+ years of relevant experience, DoD contracting background, and a Secret clearance. Responsibilities include leading technical status meetings and evaluating new networking technologies.

Qualifications

• BS degree in a related field or 14 years of related experience.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant network architecture experience.
• Minimum 5 years in the DoD contracting market of major weapon systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain secure network designs and architectures.
• Stay up to date with the latest networking technologies and features.
• Lead monthly technical status meetings, providing updates and recommendations on network performance, reliability, and security.
• Evaluate emerging network technologies and tools to enhance network performance, reliability, and security.
• Plan, design, and execute technical refreshes and upgrades once approved by management.
• Assist with ongoing maintenance and troubleshooting of network infrastructure.
• Ensure all network architecture aligns with organizational security standards and compliance requirements.

Education

Bachelor's Degree (B.S) in related field

Job description

Computer Network Architect Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG), MD Salary: $80, 000 We are seeking a Computer Network Architect to provide 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, including analysis of capacity needs for network infrastructures. May also design network and computer security measures. May research and recommend network and data communications hardware and software. Location Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG), MD

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and maintain secure network designs and architectures.
• Stay up to date with the latest networking technologies and features.
• Lead monthly technical status meetings, providing updates and recommendations on network performance, reliability, and security.
• Evaluate emerging network technologies and tools to enhance network performance, reliability, and security.
• Plan, design, and execute technical refreshes and upgrades once approved by management.
• Assist with ongoing maintenance and troubleshooting of network infrastructure.
• Ensure all network architecture aligns with organizational security standards and compliance requirements.

Qualifications Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree (B.S) in related field, in the absence of a bachelor's degree, 14 years of related experience.
• Minimum 10 Years of relevant experience.
• Minimum 5 years in the Department of Defense contracting market of major weapon systems product development and acquisitions

Required Clearance:

• Secret US CITIZENSHIP REQUIREMENT: This assignment is a US Government Contract which requires all applicants to be US Citizens.
• NO SUBCONTRACT REQUIREMENT: No third-party applicants will be considered.
• If you are a third party contracting company, please do not respond to this position.