Senior Network Architect SME - Top Secret Clearance REQUIRED

Akima; Alexandria (VA); Vor Ort; USD 190.000 - 220.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Zusammenfassung

Akima Data Management (ADM) is seeking a Senior Network Architect SME to lead the design, development, and deployment of enterprise network solutions. The role requires expert knowledge in integrating with existing platforms, evaluating technology options, and documenting migration strategies for government systems.

You will design and modernize network infrastructure supporting mission-critical control systems, lead operations, coordinate with vendors, and ensure secure, available services.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor degree or 10 years of relevant DoD IT experience in an architect role.
• Top-Secret clearance required for access to government systems.
• DoD 8570 IAT Level III certification is required.
• 3+ years in DoD IT architecture roles or equivalent.
• 3+ years managing network diagrams, architectural drawings, and docs.

Aufgaben

• Design, maintain, and modernize network infrastructure for critical systems.
• Lead network operations, monitoring, capacity planning, and root-cause analysis.
• Serve as escalation point for incidents and outages with stakeholders.
• Support continuity of operations, DR, and semiannual failover testing.
• Prepare change plans and risk assessments for CAB submissions.
• Integrate cybersecurity requirements into network architecture and ops.
• Maintain diagrams, inventories, and SOPs in government repositories.
• Track incidents, work orders, and changes using DoD tools.
• Provide technical guidance, cost estimates, and briefings to leadership.
• Collaborate with systems, cybersecurity, facilities, and vendors.

Kenntnisse

Network architecture

Technical leadership

Disaster recovery planning

Incident management

Documentation

Ausbildung

B.S. in Computer Engineering / CIS / Telecommunications / MIS or 10 years relevant experience

Tools

VMware ESX/vSphere

Active Directory

DNS / DHCP

DAS/NAS storage

Jobbeschreibung

Senior Network Architect SME shall serve as the expert knowledge for the architectural design, development, and deployment of the enterprise's overall systems. SME should have proven experience defining system solutions based on client needs, cost, and required integration with existing applications, systems, or platforms. Research, identifies, selects, and tests technology products required for solution delivery. SME must have knowledge of establishing, implementing, and documenting the technology integration or migration strategies.

Responsibilities

• Design, maintain, and modernize network infrastructure supporting Facilities-Related Control Systems, Building Automation Systems, Industrial Control Systems, SCADA, and other mission-critical applications.
• Lead network operations and troubleshooting, including performance monitoring, capacity planning, fault isolation, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and coordination with technical teams and vendors.
• Serve as a senior escalation point for critical incidents and outages. Coordinate service restoration and communications with government leadership, network operations, and other stakeholders in accordance with contract reporting timelines.
• Support continuity of operations, disaster recovery, and semiannual failover testing. Document test results, lessons learned, remediation actions, and retesting.
• Plan and coordinate network upgrades, migrations, and configuration changes. Prepare and support Change Advisory Board submissions, including risk assessments, testing, implementation, and rollback plans.
• Integrate cybersecurity requirements into network architecture and operations. Support network segmentation, access controls, vulnerability remediation, security assessments, and Risk Management Framework documentation.
• Maintain network diagrams, configurations, inventories, standard operating procedures, work instructions, and other technical documentation in designated Government repositories.
• Lead the tracking and management of team incidents, work orders, and changes using Government-provided IT Service Management and Computerized Maintenance Management System tools.
• Provide technical assessments, cost estimates, modernization recommendations, white papers, and briefings to Government leadership. Contribute accomplishments, metrics, risks, and planned activities to monthly In-Progress Reviews.
• Provide technical guidance to engineering staff and collaborate with systems, cybersecurity, facilities, application, and vendor teams to maintain reliable and secure services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Telecommunications, or Management Information Systems. Alternatively, have 10 years of documented experience relevant to this position.
• Top-Secret Clearance is required.
• DoD 8570 IAT Level III Certification required.
• 3+ years of related DoD IT experience in an Architecture Role.
• 3+ years managing network diagrams, architectural drawings, and technical documentation.
• 3+ years developing secure technical solutions and supporting system design, testing, implementation, and training.
• 3+ years creating configuration, repair, and troubleshooting documentation for hardware, software, and network systems.
• 3+ years implementing virtual and physical servers and applications.
• 3+ years supporting DoD DIARMF requirements.
• 3+ years managing Microsoft infrastructure services (Active Directory, DNS, DHCP).
• 3+ years engineering enterprise Microsoft platforms using DAS and NAS storage.
• 3+ years designing, implementing, and managing high‑availability environments.
• 3+ years working with Disaster Recovery technologies for virtual and physical systems.
• 3+ years deploying and managing VMware ESX/vSphere (ESXi 6.5+, vCenter, P2V).
• 3+ years designing and implementing SAN solutions.

Job ID

2026-27412

Work Type

On-Site

Pay Range

$190K to $220K

Benefits

• Regular - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and part-time employees.

Company Description

Akima Data Management (ADM), an Akima company, is not just another federal IT contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At ADM, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders, ADM provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers, ADM delivers agile and innovative cloud and IT services and solutions that enable mission dominance.

As an ADM employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.

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