Defense IT Infrastructure Architect & Planner

Canvas; Arnold (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Canvas is seeking an experienced IT/Communications Planner to develop and maintain strategic policies, plans, and guidance for enterprise IT environments at AEDC and related programs.

You will lead multi-discipline projects, review architectural improvements for ROI, and manage initiatives from conception through deployment. Strong written and oral communication, plus the ability to work with government contractors, are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems Management, communications engineering, or a related field.
• Knowledge of UFC communication standards.
• Experience in Comm/IT planning, designs, and project management.
• Broad Comm/IT experience including Ethernet, networking protocols, servers, AV and fiber optic systems.
• Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently.
• Ability to interface with Government contractors and civilians.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Must be able to obtain DoD Secret clearance and US citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strategic IT/communications plans and policies.
• Review architecture improvements to ensure ROI and consolidate growth.
• Lead special projects coordinating C4 disciplines and write technical specs.
• Ensure AEDC and USAF regulations are followed.
• Act as IT planner and design specialist for AEDC/MAJCOM programs.
• Participate in full lifecycle of local and enterprise projects from concept to deployment.
• Draft and review Statements of Work for IT Comm projects.
• Provide project management for Comm/IT modifications and enhancements.
• Assess and recommend fiber/copper cabling and pathways for connectivity.

Skills

Policy development

IT planning

Project management

Team collaboration

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems Management

Tools

Ethernet networking

Audio/Video systems

Fiber optic systems

Job description

Canvas is seeking an experienced IT/Communications Planner to develop and maintain strategic policies, plans, and guidance for enterprise IT environments at AEDC and related programs.

You will lead multi-discipline projects, review architectural improvements for ROI, and manage initiatives from conception through deployment. Strong written and oral communication, plus the ability to work with government contractors, are essential.