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SciTec · 3 weeks ago

Principal Network Architect

Boulder, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$145K/yr - $204K/yr

8+ years exp

SciTec, Inc. is a dynamic small business focused on advanced sensor data processing technologies and scientific instrumentation in support of National Security and Defense. They are seeking a Principal Network Architect who will design and deploy secure data center networks and mentor junior team members, ensuring optimal network performance and security.

AerospaceConsultingInformation Technology

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Design and deploy highly performant, secure data center networks (LAN, WLAN, WAN) as a member of product teams and corporate infrastructure teams

Configure and install, routers, and other network devices

Monitor key network indicators (e.g., network performance, device health, status, integrity, etc.)

Resolve issues escalated by lower service desk tiers by troubleshooting deployed, cloud, and local infrastructure

Automate tasks and monitor their effectiveness

Mentor team members on technical issues

Create, oversee, and test security measures (e.g., access authentication and disaster recovery)

Communicate with users to design and field optimal solutions

Design and implement solutions to deliver superior network performance, capacity and scalability

Maintain complete technical documentation

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Network architecture designCCIE certificationNetwork security principlesTCP/IP protocolsWAN troubleshootingLinux operating systemWindows operating systemNetwork diagnostic toolsMentoring skillsProblem solving skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

8+ years of industry experience as a Network Engineer or Network Administrator

Professional experience in data center network architecture and design using spine-leaf topology

CCIE (Data Center) or CCNP (CCIE highly preferred)

Proficiency with network security principles, including monitoring, hardening, threat models, common vulnerabilities, and access control models

In-depth understanding of communication protocols (mainly TCP/IP) and routing protocols (e.g., BGP, OSPF)

Experience working with and troubleshooting OSI network layers for TCP/IP networks, via physical and software-based diagnostics and tools

Experience planning, deploying, and troubleshooting WAN, firewalls, LAN, DNS, VLANs, static and dynamic IP addressing, remote and point to point VPNs in on premises, cloud and hybrid environments such as Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure

Working knowledge of Storage Area Networks (SANs)

Experience with Dell or legacy Brocade switches is a plus

Experience configuring networks using a Fibre Channel Switch Fabric topology

Familiarity with application layer network and firewall configuration in Linux and VMware systems

Hands on experience with TACACS, Radius, authentication services and servers

Experience with network diagnostic, monitoring and analysis tools (e.g., SolarWinds network tools, packet analyzers)

Strong understanding of network operating systems (Cisco IOS preferred)

Proficiency with Linux and Windows operating systems

Sharp troubleshooting skills

Ability to work independently

Excellent organizational and mentoring skills

Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance

Demonstrated attention to detail

Good verbal and written communication skills

Preferred

At least 5 years of ongoing professional experience with Dell switches, servers and SAN

Security+ certification

At least 5 years of ongoing professional experience with network-attached storage (NAS) and/or Storage Area Network (SAN) configuration and maintenance

An active DoD security clearance