SME Computer Network Architect

GovCIO; Annapolis (MD); Remote; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading government IT solutions provider is seeking a SME Computer Network Architect to support the Coast Guard. This remote position requires a Bachelor's degree and extensive network architecture experience. Responsibilities include designing system architectures and engaging with stakeholders to determine needs. A Secret clearance is necessary for this role.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of network architecture experience or equivalent.
• Clearable up to an active Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Designs and develops system architectures.
• Defines key capabilities and performance requirements.
• Generates the highest level of system requirements based on user needs.
• Develops solutions to application and network issues.
• Implements partitioning algorithms for requirements.

Skills

Network architecture

System design

Cost-benefit analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Overview

GovCIO is currently hiring a SME Computer Network Architect to support our newly awarded United States Coast Guard (USCG) Maverick contract. This position will be a remote position.

Responsibilities

Designs and develops system architectures, and defines key capabilities and performance requirements. Defines total systems design and technology maturity constraints in accordance with mission requirements. Develops systems and system element architecture and design and interface definitions. Defines system implementation approach and operational concept. Develops models and architectural guidelines for current and future system development. Ensures requirements are met and evaluates performance with customer.

• Interfaces with the user(s) and all other stakeholders in order to determine their needs
• Generates the highest level of system requirements, based on the user's needs and other constraints such as cost and schedule
• Performs cost-benefit analyses to determine whether requirements are best met by manual, software, or hardware functions; making maximum use of commercial off-the-shelf or already developed components
• Designs and develops solutions to applications problems, system administration issues, or network concerns
• Develops partitioning algorithms (and other processes) to allocate all present and foreseeable requirements into discrete partitions such that a minimum of communications is needed among partitions, and between the user and the system

Qualifications

• Bachelor's with 15+ years of network architecture experience (or commensurate experience)
• Clearance Required: Must be clearable up to an active Secret clearance

Company Overview

GovCIO is a team of transformers--people who are passionate about transforming government IT. Every day, we make a positive impact by delivering innovative IT services and solutions that improve how government agencies operate and serve our citizens.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. EOE, including disability/vets.