Network Architect FSP with Security Clearance

TENICA Global Solutions; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

TENICA and Associates LLC in Herndon, VA is seeking a Network Architect to lead the design, deployment, and optimization of complex government networks. You will act as the lead technical expert, mentor staff, and drive strategic planning for network engineering programs, with a strong focus on performance and security.

Active TS/SCI with FS Poly clearance is required. Candidates should have eleven years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree.

Qualifications

• Requires eleven (11) years of experience specific to the skill and relevant training or certifications.
• Bachelor's Degree
• Active TS/SCI w/FS Poly

Responsibilities

• Assigns and coordinates team activities to meet deadlines and may supervise staff.
• Establishes network standards and priorities; analyzes performance, risk and feasibility; oversees design and implementation of major networks.
• Oversees strategic interfaces of network configuration and plans new configurations for integration and optimal performance.
• Provides assessments of technical characteristics of proposals to optimize network performance; serves as coach and lead technical expert for network projects.

Skills

Leadership

Network design

Project management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Careers At TENICA We Believe That Every Person, Given The Opportunity And The Tools, Is Capable Of Achieving Great Things. Our Team Members Focus On Our Customers And Assisting Them Achieve Their Mission And Goals. Our Leadership Nurtures Our Team’s Potential By Treating Each Employee With Honesty, Integrity, Respect, Dignity, Compassion And Fairness. And We’re Looking For Motivated People Who Share Those Values!

Job Title

Network Architect

Department

FSP Department

Government Customer

Herndon

Location

Herndon, VA

Clearance

ACTIVE TS/SCI CLEARANCE with FS poly

Travel

Minimal

Responsibilities

• Assigns and coordinates individual and staff activities, prioritizing assignments to meet assigned deadlines and allocating funds and resources. Depending upon assignment may perform supervisory duties.
• Establishes overall network standards and priorities; analyzes the optimization of network system performance. Monitors the day-to-day office activities, prioritizing assignments to meet assigned deadlines and allocating funds and resources. Oversees the design, evaluation, selection, implementation and support of major networks; reviews and evaluates network performance, risk and financial analysis feasibility studies.
• Oversees the strategic interface of network systems configuration; strategically plans new configurations for operation into the network, using knowledge of the characteristics of the systems being added to the network and the specifications for network interfaces to insure effective integration and optimal network performance.
• Provides complete assessments of the technical characteristics of the proposals and alternatives considered to optimize network performance. Serves as coach and/or mentor to introduce new approaches and to facilitate performance. Serves as the lead technical expert for the organization in the strategic oversight and planning for network engineering projects and programs.

Qualifications

• Requires eleven (11) years of experience specific to the skill and relevant training or certifications.
• Bachelor's Degree
• Active TS/SCI w/FS Poly

TENICA and Associates is a provider of government services and consulting solutions in the areas of national defense, homeland and cyber security. TENICA provides knowledgeable and experienced subject matter experts to perform a variety of professional services, logistics and supply chain management, crisis prevention and response, and information technology solutions to solve dynamic security challenges. Founded in 2008 and based in Alexandria, Virginia, TENICA is a Service Disabled Veteran Owned, Woman Owned, Small Business (SDVOB and WOSB) and is a participant in the Small Business Administration’s 8(a) business development program. www.TENICA-GS.com

TENICA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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