Network Infrastructure Architect

Ortman Consulting LLC; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized consulting firm is looking for a Network Infrastructure Architect to provide enterprise-level engineering and architecture support across various DHS networks. This role involves conducting gap analyses and feasibility studies, focusing on systems engineering and data management. Candidates should have at least 15 years of experience in network architecture, particularly in programs with a vast number of field sites and users, along with a Master’s Degree in IT or a related field.

Qualifications

• 15 years experience providing network architecture support for programs related to network systems and infrastructure.
• Experience with over 5,500 field sites and 175,000+ users.
• Preferred experience of 10+ years supporting DHS Wide Area Network.

Responsibilities

• Provide enterprise-level engineering and architecture support across DHS networks.
• Conduct gap analyses, feasibility studies, and system design alternative assessments.
• Ensure DHS systems align with mission and performance standards.

Skills

Network architecture support

Systems engineering

Data migration

Education

Master Degree in IT or related field

Job description

The Network Infrastructure Architect provides enterprise-level engineering and architecture support across DHS networks, including infrastructure development, implementation, integration, data migration, and systems engineering. This role conducts gap analyses, feasibility studies, system design alternative (SDA) assessments, enterprise data management, and open-source integration. It also includes test and evaluation services, acquisition support, requirements analysis, business process reengineering, collaboration tool integration, financial analysis, and architecture verification and validation to ensure DHS systems align with mission and performance standards.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

15 years experience providing network architecture support for programs related to network systems and infrastructure with over 5,500 field sites, 2 or more datacenters/colocation facilities, and 175,000+ users.

Master Degree in IT or related field

Preferred Qualifications:

10+ years supporting DHS Wide Area Network