Computer Network Architect

survice; Cottonwood Heights (UT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SURVICE Engineering is seeking a Computer Network Architect to support our Aberdeen Research Operation. You will design, build, and maintain the cyber range and test bed environments, plan network layouts and storage, and set up hardware and software.

Collaborate with senior engineers to secure and optimize military-grade networks using VMware, KVM, Xen, and automation tools (Ansible, Chef, Python, Bash). DoD readiness and security experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience with cyber range or computer test bed environments.
• Experience designing and configuring computer networks (routing, switching, firewalls, DNS, AD, VPNs, VLANs, SANs).
• Automation/tools: Ansible, Chef, scripting (Python, Bash).
• Hypervisors: VMware, KVM, Xen.
• Windows/Linux server engineering and admin.

Responsibilities

• Work with Senior Network Engineer to design, build, and maintain cyber range and test bed environments.
• Plan network layouts, servers, and data storage.
• Set up new hardware and update software.
• Find and fix errors in programs and networks.
• Engineer and administer virtualization platforms.
• Test systems for security risks and plan IT upgrades.
• Support integration and operation of technologies (e.g., camera systems, IC/SCADA, IoT, RF).

Skills

Cyber range

Network design

Automation

Ansible

Chef

Python

Bash scripting

VMware

KVM

Xen

Windows Server

Linux

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Virtualization platforms

Networking hardware

Job description

Join Us in Making a Difference in the Lives of Those Defending Our Nation!

Why SURVICE?

Come join the SURVICE Engineering mission to protect, enhance, and enable those who defend the United States. Since 1981, we have supported the DoD community, as well as Homeland Security, advanced technologies, environmental, and commercial markets. Our employees have backgrounds in engineering, physics, mathematics, chemistry, computer science, acquisition, technical writing, training, and other technical and administrative fields. And many of our personnel have DoD and/or operational military experience. If you're looking for a challenging and rewarding career with a leading organization, come see what we can offer you!

Position

*This position is for contract/task bid purposes

Computer Network Architect

• Location: Butlerville, IN
• Security Clearance: Active Clearance Required - U.S. citizenship required
• Salary: $85,000 - $110,000 Depending on Experience and Education
• Travel: 0%
• Benefits: SURVICE Engineering offers a total rewards package to include competitive salaries, comprehensive insurance options, paid time off, 401k, flexible spending, tuition reimbursement.

Position Summary

SURVICE Engineering is currently seeking a Computer Network Architect to support our Aberdeen Research Operation. You will accelerate your career and become an integral team member within the defense community.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities of Computer Network Architect

• Work with the Senior Network Engineer to design, build, and maintain the cyber range and computer test bed environments.
• Plan network layouts, servers, and data storage.
• Set up new hardware and update software.
• Find and solve errors in programs and networks.
• Engineer and administer virtualization platforms.
• Test systems for security risks, fix complex technical problems, and plan IT upgrades.
• Support integration and operation of technologies (e.g., camera systems, I... etc.).

Minimum Qualifications of Computer Network Architect

High School Diploma and 3+ years of relevant experience. Candidates are not required to possess all qualifications; is you possess some of the desired qualifications,

Desired Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in the configuration and operation of cyber range or computer test bed environments.
• Demonstrated experience in designing and configuring computer networks including routing, switching, firewalls, DNS, active directory, VPNs, VLANs, SANs utilizing bare metal and virtualized systems.
• Demonstrated experience with automation, provisioning, imaging, orchestration, and configuration management experience with Ansible, Chef, FOG, Project, python, and bash scripting. Cloud, physical, and virtual network architect, engineering, and infrastructure monitoring experience required. Expertise with hypervisors such as VMware, KVM, and Xen.
• Demonstrated experience with Windows enterprise and Linux server/operating systems engineering, and administration with knowledge of network vulnerabilities, attack vectors, and mitigation.
• Demonstrated experience with a wide variety of technology, to include camera systems, IC/SCADA, IoT, and RF devices.
• Must meet DoD 8570.01-M IAT II requirements.

About Us

SURVICE Engineering is a nationally recognized, single-source engineering service provider for Government and Industry organizations involved in all phases of the systems engineering process. Our employees are our most valuable asset, and they are proud to have supported the development, testing, analysis, and modeling and simulation (M&S) of many of the major U.S. air, land, and sea combat systems in the field today. They have also contributed their expertise to other vital national defense programs and technologies that involve survivability, cybersecurity, information technology/management, software engineering, unmanned aerial systems (UASs), and metrology/reverse engineering.

SURVICE Engineering is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.