Network Architect (CISCO)

Ascension Federal Services Inc.; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascension Federal Services, Inc. seeks an experienced network architect to design and sustain secure LAN/WAN connectivity for a Scalable GEOINT program in the Augusta area.

You will design architectures, assess capacity, configure Cisco Nexus switches and data-center interconnects, and support secure routing and COMSEC integration. The role requires 10+ years in network architecture, a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, and a TS/SCI clearance.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in network architecture and complex-network design.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
• Strong network-security knowledge and hands-on implementation.
• Experience with Cisco Nexus switches and data-center interconnects.

Responsibilities

• Design LAN/WAN architectures, assess capacity, and plan resilient connectivity.
• Configure and troubleshoot Cisco networks, including Nexus switches and data-center interconnections.
• Support communications links, routing, and authorized cryptographic/COMSEC integration.
• Apply security hardening, maintain device firmware, and resolve vulnerabilities through approved processes.
• Maintain diagrams and configuration records; coordinate changes with engineers and mission partners.

Skills

LAN/WAN design

Cisco network config

Network security

Routing/COMSEC

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Cisco Nexus switches

CCNA or higher

Job description

Ascension Federal Services, Inc. (AFS) is seeking candidates to support a Scalable GEOINT program. Design and sustain secure network connectivity between GEOINT systems, data centers, and distributed mission locations.

Responsibilities

Design LAN/WAN architectures, assess capacity, and plan resilient connectivity.

Configure and troubleshoot Cisco networks, including Nexus switches and data-center interconnections.

Support communications links, routing, and authorized cryptographic/COMSEC integration.

Apply security hardening, maintain device firmware, and resolve vulnerabilities through approved processes.

Maintain diagrams and configuration records; coordinate changes with engineers and mission partners.

Required qualifications

10+ years in network architecture; bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience. Extensive complex-network design and implementation experience and deep network-security knowledge.

Desired: Cisco certifications, CCNA or higher.

Security and assignment requirements

Final Top Secret clearance required at start of work. This is a TS/SCI mission; SCI access is subject to customer requirements. Meet applicable cyber workforce certification and computing-environment training requirements before performance/privileged access.

On-site assignment; shift, weekend, on-call, and travel support may be required. Employment is contingent on contract award and position authorization.