Network Architect

A2 Federal; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A2 Federal is seeking a network professional to design and implement Scalable GEOINT networks in Augusta, GA. You will ensure secure data communications across LAN/WAN, intranet, and inter-site links, while aligning with Army, DISA, DoDIIS, and NIST security guidance.

Your role includes capacity planning, firmware and license management, and collaboration with NGA Maven and other partners to plan changes and handle security incidents.

Qualifications

• Experience designing and implementing data networks with security considerations.
• Knowledge of Army/DISA/DoDIIS/NIST security guidance is preferred.
• Ability to configure and maintain network devices and firmware.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement LAN, WAN, intranet, extranet networks and security measures.
• Conduct capacity planning and model network infrastructure.
• Configure and maintain multiple local networks and links between NTT nodes.
• Maintain firmware, licenses, and documentation for GEOINT devices.
• Collaborate with external partners on changes, deployments and incident responses.

Skills

LAN/WAN design & implementation

Network security & COMSEC

Capacity planning & modeling

Cipher/cryptography configuration

Vendor liaison & change coordination

Tools

Cisco LAN/WAN equipment

Job description

Designs and implements the Scalable GEOINT networks, including the local networks and the communications links between NTT nodes. Supports black-side routing and COMSEC, and keeps network devices aligned with Army, DISA, DoDIIS, and NIST security guidance.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and implement LAN, WAN, intranet, extranet, and other data communications networks; perform network modeling, analysis, and planning, including network and computer security measures.
• Conduct capacity planning, model network infrastructure, design security measures such as firewalls, and recommend network and data communications hardware and software.
• Configure, implement, maintain, and monitor multiple local networks and communications links between NTT nodes, including black-side routing and cryptography (COMSEC) support.
• Maintain COTS network devices and topology in line with Army, DISA, DoDIIS, and NIST security guides and manufacturer best practices; configure devices as operational needs and accreditation authorities require.
• Maintain firmware, updates, and documentation for all Scalable GEOINT network devices and architecture; maintain license servers with redundancy for high availability.
• Configure, deploy, security-harden, maintain, and accredit Cisco LAN/WAN equipment, and set up and troubleshoot datacenter hardware stacks.
• Collaborate with external providers and mission partners (including NGA Maven, AGDF, and NARs) on planned changes, change deployments, accreditation plans, projected hardware/software recapitalization and future infrastructure needs, and responses to mission-impacting incidents.
• Incorporate security throughout all work: develop certification test procedures, evaluate and implement security configurations through security checklists and vulnerability scanning, and ensure audit integration and change management.