Computer Network Architect

Chimes; United States; Remote; USD 44,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan starting at $13.80/mo.

Employer-paid Life Insurance + AD&D

Long-Term Disability coverage

403(b) retirement plan with employer匹

Tickets at Work

Employee referral bonuses

Job summary

CHIMES is seeking a Computer Network Architect for a remote role within the USA to design, evaluate, and enhance secure network solutions aligning with customer capacity, performance, and availability needs.

You will design architectures, identify requirements, monitor performance, and implement security and disaster recovery measures, while coordinating maintenance and documenting procedures. A relevant degree and preferred certifications strengthen candidacy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• Relevant technical certifications preferred.
• Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience may be considered.
• Degrees and certifications in computer science, data science, or related fields are preferred, but equivalent education and experience are welcome.

Responsibilities

• Design and evaluate network architectures that meet performance, capacity, security, reliability, interoperability, and cost requirements.
• Identify hardware, software, interface, bandwidth, and routing needs; prototype and validate configurations.
• Monitor network performance, troubleshoot issues, and scale resources to meet changing demand.
• Develop security measures, such as firewalls, audits, and automated probes; create disaster recovery and continuity plans.
• Coordinate maintenance, upgrades, testing, and documentation.

Skills

Remote work

Network design

Security measures

Disaster recovery

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / IT / Engineering or related field

Technical certifications preferred

Job description

Chimes | Computer Network Architect| Remote Position

We're looking for a Computer Network Architect to design, evaluate, and improve secure network solutions to meet customer capacity, performance, and availability supporting Chimes.

Location: This role is remote within the USA. You must be legally authorized to work in the US. Chimes does not provide visa sponsorship.

Individuals participating in the AbilityOne Program are encouraged to apply. AbilityOne participation is not required.

Chimes will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

What you’ll do

• Design and evaluate conceptual, logical, and physical network architectures that meet customer requirements for performance, capacity, security, reliability, interoperability, and cost.
• Identify hardware, software, interface, bandwidth, and routing requirements; prototype and validate network configurations.
• Monitor network performance and utilization, troubleshoot and resolve issues, and scale resources to meet changing demand.
• Develop and maintain network security measures, such as firewalls, security audits, and automated probes, and create disaster recovery and continuity plans.
• Coordinate network maintenance, upgrades, installations, and integration testing; create and maintain designs, technical documentation, and procedures.

What you bring

• Work remotely as assigned by Chimes leadership and applicable contract requirements
• Obtain and maintain customer-required access, suitability, training, or credentials, if applicable
• Support planned maintenance, releases, testing, or continuity activities outside normal business hours when assigned and permitted by the position schedule
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• Relevant role-appropriate technical certifications preferred.
• Equivalent combinations of related education, training, and experience may be considered.

Degrees and certifications in computer science, data science, or related fields are preferred, but equivalent education and experience are welcome.

Compensation:

This is a remote position open to candidates in the United States. Base salary is determined by the candidate’s work location, along with skills, experience, and internal equity. The ranges below reflect the minimum and maximum base pay for each geographic tier:

• Tier 1 (Washington, DC, Baltimore, MD, and Northern Virginia): $44.42 - $56.94 per hour
• Tier 2 (New Castle, DE, Los Angeles, CA, and Dallas, TX): $35.59 - $49.24 per hour
• Tier 3 (Orlando, FL): $31.82 - $36.59 per hour

If you’re unsure which tier applies to your location, your recruiter can confirm during the hiring process.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• Medical plan starting at $13.80/mo. The $6.90 is per pay period for the Minimum Value Health Plan.
• Employer-paid Life Insurance + AD&D
• Employer-provided Long-Term Disability coverage for financial protection
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
• Tickets at Work
• Employee referral bonuses and recognition programs
• Clear pathways for growth and advancement

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