Senior Network Architect - SD-WAN, Cloud & Security

VLS Systems Inc

Mechanicsville (VA)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 150,000

Full time

21 hours ago

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Job summary

VLS Systems Inc. in the United States seeks a Senior Network Engineer to design, implement, and support the agency’s IT network infrastructure with strong documentation for topology, IP schemes, firewall rules, and access controls.

You will collaborate with cloud/DevSecOps teams on hybrid connectivity and SD-WAN configurations. The role requires hands-on experience with routers, switches, VPN concentrators, firewalls, wireless APs, and load balancers, plus an industry certification such as CCNA

Qualifications

Considerable knowledge and hands‑on working experience with enterprise routers, switches, VPN concentrators, firewalls, wireless access points, and load balancers.
Ability to design, install and troubleshoot local‑area and wide‑area enterprise networks.
Experience creating network diagrams using Visio and documenting IP schemes, firewall rules, and access controls.
Must have industry standard networking certification (e.g., Cisco CCNA, Juniper JNCIA).
Experience with SDWAN and cloud networking is preferred.

Responsibilities

Implement and support the agency’s IT Network infrastructure.
Document topology, IP schemes, firewall rules, and access controls.
Troubleshoot network infrastructure and assist in ensuring uptime.
Collaborate with cloud and DevSecOps teams to optimize hybrid connectivity and SDWAN configurations.
Work with infrastructure suppliers and stakeholders to gather requirements and configurations.
Provide documentation and diagrams when required.