Network Architect (CISCO)

Ascension Fed; Georgia; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascension Federal Services, Inc. seeks candidates to design and sustain secure network connectivity for a Scalable GEOINT program. You will design LAN/WAN architectures and plan resilient connectivity across data centers and mission locations.

Responsibilities include configuring Cisco networks (Nexus switches), maintaining security hardening, and coordinating changes with engineers and partners. A TS/SCI clearance is required to begin work; on-site, with potential travel and on-call

Qualifications

• 10+ years of network architecture experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Extensive complex-network design and implementation with deep network-security knowledge.

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

Network architecture

Network security

Cisco Nexus switches

Education

Bachelor's degree (related field)

Tools

Cisco Nexus switches

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.