Network Architect

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI); Bath Township (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

MTSI is seeking a Network Architect for a full-time role at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio. You will configure, install, and maintain mission networks to support the Air Force Advanced Aircraft Division, liaising with government partners and contractors.

The role requires 5+ years of networking experience, cloud design, and a TS/SCI clearance. Travel up to 25% CONUS may be required, with multi-vendor firewall and routing expertise essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of networking experience.
• Cloud networking design experience.
• Expert knowledge of TCP/IP, spanning-tree, subnetting, routing protocols and routing system design.
• Experience in multi-vendor environments (Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto).
• Extensive design experience with OSPF, BGP, port-channels, firewalls, DMVPN.
• Proficient with network tools: Ansible, Wireshark, NMS, NetFlow/IPAM, SDN.
• Linux experience and basic Git/version control familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Must have 5+ years of experience.
• Design cloud infrastructure for networking.
• Exhibit expert knowledge of TCP/IP, spanning-tree, subnetting, routing, ACLs, VPN, NAC, and firewall architectures.
• Operate in a multi-vendor environment (Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto).
• Work with OSPF, BGP, port-channels, DMVPN, and network fabrics.
• Utilize tools such as Ansible, Wireshark, NMS, sFlow/NetFlow, IPAM, and SDN.
• Communicate complex network solutions to technical and non-technical staff.
• Be a self-starter with strong personal responsibility.

Skills

5+ years experience

Cloud networking design

TCP/IP

Spanning-tree

Subnetting

Routing protocols

ACLs

Wireless networking

VPN architecture

Network access control

Firewall architecture

OSPF

BGP

DMVPN

Ansible

Wireshark

NMS

NetFlow/IPAM

SDN

Linux

Version control

Git

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or related fields

CCNP or JNCIP-ENT or similar certifications

Tools

Cisco

Juniper

Palo Alto

Job description

MTSI is seeking a full-time Network Architect located at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio. Under general supervision, this position is responsible for acting as the prime contract liaison to the government mission partner, operational leadership and sub-contractors for configuring, installing, and maintaining mission networks needed to support the Air Force Advanced Aircraft Division.

TRAVEL WITHIN CONUS MAY BE REQUIRED UP TO 25%.

Responsibilities

• Must have 5+ years of experience
• Experience with Cloud infrastructure design in a networking capacity.
• Expert Knowledge of TCP/IP, spanning-tree architecture, subnetting architecture, routing protocols and routing system architecture and design, access control lists, wireless, VPN architecture, network access control architecture, and firewall architecture.
• Experience in a multi-vendor environment, with the ability to transfer network configurations and concepts from one vendor to another. Desired vendor experience in Cisco, Juniper, and Palo Alto firewalls.
• Extensive configuration and system design experience with OSPF, BGP, port-channels, firewalls, network fabrics, and DMVPN.
• Network tools including but not limited to: Ansible, Wireshark, Network Management Systems, Network configuration management, sflow/NetFlow, IPAM, and SDN.
• Linux experience.
• Version control system experience.
• Git familiarity a plus.
• Ability to communicate complex network solutions to technical and non-technical employees.
• Self-starter with a strong sense of personal responsibility.

Education

• Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security Systems Engineering, or related fields
• Desired Certifications: CCNP, JNCIP-ENT or similar

Clearance

• Must hold an active TS/SCI Security Clearance