AMERICAN SYSTEMS · 5 hours ago
Network Architect SME
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$155K/yr - $185K/yr
10+ years expAMERICAN SYSTEMS is a dynamic organization focused on innovation and customer success. The Network Architect SME will provide leadership and support across large-scale remediation and new buildout efforts while offering strategic guidance on advanced technologies to meet mission objectives.
GovernmentInformation Technology
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Serve as primary technical POC for government customer Division Level leadership to ensure mission objectives and strategic/technical vision is executed
Provide strategic thought leadership and support on forward-leaning technologies that support not only the Division's mission and objectives, but also the Office and Bureau goals and objectives
Provide project and portfolio management for Division Level strategic/forward-leaning initiatives and projects
Lead and manage Proof of Concepts (POCs), Pilots, Authority to Test, and Analysis of Alternatives as it relates to Enterprise-wide initiatives
Provide technical management and strategic guidance to subject matter experts (SMEs) in areas including, but not limited to, enterprise data networking, unified communications UC, WiFi, and cloud-related Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS), Contact Center as a Service (CCaaS), and Software as a Service (SaaS) platforms
Create and author artifacts as it relates to technical and strategic initiatives; artifacts include, but not limited to Executive-level briefings, Technology Roadmap(s), Course of Action (COA) plans, weekly activity reports, IRM-level Strategic Communication Articles, Pilot Concept of Operation Plans/Schedules, Contingency Plans, Operational Runbooks/Checklist, SWOTs, and data visualization/dashboards
Provide advisory to Branch Level Operations and Maintenance (O&M) by creating, reviewing, and verifying that processes are implemented in accordance with government approval
Provide support to Branch Level Business Operations as it relates to financial-related tasks (e.g., cost modeling) and frameworks (e.g, Technology Business Management, TBM), as well as vendor relationship support
Ensure all critical/high and/or VIP incidents or service requests are tracked, monitored, attended to or resolved promptly and efficiently within service level targets and/or scheduled
Communicate with Team Leads on upcoming projects, system maintenance activities, and unplanned events to ensure staff are prepared to support the Department
Report and analyze all operational and performance-based metrics to identify service improvement and/or training initiatives
Identify, notify, and address operational/system deficiencies promptly with Government Stakeholders and Program Manager
Consult, research, recommend, and implement new data solutions into the enterprise
May serve in a quality control role for completed tasks and plan reviews
May Travel locally primarily during the business day, although about 10% out of the area and overnight may be expected
Evening and weekend hours required, based on business needs
Qualification
Required
As a requirement of this position, all candidates must be a U.S. Citizen. In accordance with 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(2)(C), Epsilon will not consider candidates for this position who do not meet the aforementioned conditions
Must have an active Top Secret clearance; will be subject to a federal background investigation
A minimum of ten (10) years relevant experience is required for this position
Bachelor's Degree
Required CCIE- (Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert) certification
Expert level experience with: enterprise data networking, unified communications UC, WiFi, and cloud-related Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS), Contact Center as a Service (CCaaS), and Software as a Service (SaaS) platforms
Experience managing all or part of technical initiatives as it relates to data, voice, WiFi, and cloud (e.g., pilot initiatives, analysis of alternatives, authority to test)
Experience creating and authoring technical artifacts including: Executive-level briefings, Technology Roadmap(s), Course of Action (COA) plans, weekly activity reports, IRM-level Strategic Communication Articles, Pilot Concept of Operation Plans/Schedules, Contingency Plans, Operational Runbooks/Checklist, SWOTs, and data visualization/dashboards
Experience providing guidance/direction with financial-related tasks and frameworks (e.g., cost modeling, Technology Business Management, TBM)
Vendor relationship support experience
Personnel management/supervision experience
Project management experience
Must be willing and able to learn and retain information
Must be able to work independently and in team environments
Good oral and written communication skills
Benefits
Healthcare benefits
Paid leave
Retirement plans
Insurance programs
Education and training assistance
Company
AMERICAN SYSTEMS
AMERICAN SYSTEMS is one of the largest employee-owned companies in the US.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
John Steckel
President & CEO
Peter Whitfield
Chief Financial Officer
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