Network Architect: Kubernetes, CNI & SDN Design

Gromelski & Associates, Inc.; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Gromelski & Associates, Inc. (GAI) is seeking a Network Architect in Manassas, VA to design, troubleshoot, and analyze performance across the network. You will work with Kubernetes, CNI plugins, and modern L2/L3 architecture to support PaaS environments and security requirements.

Responsibilities include evaluating CNI plugins, migrating networks, and ensuring optimal subsystem communication. A Bachelor’s degree and ability to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance are required; relocation assistance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline or equivalent experience.
• Experience with Kubernetes and CNI technologies in engineering design environments.
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP, VLANs, routing and network security basics.
• Ability to analyze network traces with tools like Wireshark.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate CNI plugins and MTU sizing for PaaS environments.
• Migrate to updated network architecture while reducing ACL complexity.
• Perform network engineering in support of NWG IPT.
• Design, plan, and document network architecture across subsystems.

Skills

Kubernetes

CNI

ACLs

VLANs & routing

Wireshark

TCP/IP

Routing protocols

Linux

Python

Bash

SDN/OVS

Cisco/Arista

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline

Tools

Cisco IOS

Arista EOS

Open vSwitch (OVS)

Linux tooling

Job description

Gromelski & Associates, Inc. (GAI) is seeking a Network Architect in Manassas, VA to design, troubleshoot, and analyze performance across the network. You will work with Kubernetes, CNI plugins, and modern L2/L3 architecture to support PaaS environments and security requirements.

Responsibilities include evaluating CNI plugins, migrating networks, and ensuring optimal subsystem communication. A Bachelor’s degree and ability to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance are required; relocation assistance