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Bart & Associates, Inc. · 9 hours ago

Computer Network Architect (Data Center)

Virginia, United States

Contract

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Bart & Associates, Inc. is a company that values dedication, commitment, and partnership, providing IT support services since 1988. They are seeking an experienced Computer Network Architect (Data Center) to support the Norfolk Naval Shipyard IT Support Services contract, focusing on maintaining and securing shipyard networks and systems.

ComputerCRMInformation TechnologyRoboticsSoftware

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Install, configure, troubleshoot, and monitor enterprise network systems, hardware, and software applications, including switches, routers, firewalls, data center technologies, routing protocols, and network appliances

Implement and maintain DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) to ensure compliance across network components

Evaluate, respond to, and remediate network incidents, performing corrective actions and supporting approved change and configuration management processes

Implement, manage, and optimize data center technologies encompassing network, compute, storage, automation, and security components

Collaborate with Windows, Unix, and other server administrators to design system architectures, address technical requirements, troubleshoot issues, and implement changes within data center environments

Apply working knowledge of Cisco data center solutions, including Nexus, UCS, ACI, and Fibre Channel technologies, to support enterprise infrastructure

Review and analyze Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools to identify, investigate, and resolve network events

Implement and enforce enterprise network security protocols and policies, conducting root cause analysis and providing corrective action recommendations

Design, plan, and implement local and wide-area enterprise networks using advanced routing protocols such as EIGRP and OSPF and modern switching technologies

Support and implement Software-Defined Networking (SDN) solutions, including SD-Access and SD-WAN, to enhance network performance and scalability

Work collaboratively with Department of Defense stakeholders to support project objectives, contributing to task execution, issue resolution, and operational continuity

Assist in the execution of project and task plans, assessing risks, resolving events, and supporting mission-critical outcomes

Utilize enterprise network hardware and software tools, including: + Hardware: Cisco Nexus 7000/9000 series switches, Cisco Catalyst switches, Cisco 4551 and 8500 routers + Software: SolarWinds, Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE), Cisco Catalyst Center (DNA Center), and Splunk

Qualification

Cisco data center solutionsNetwork security protocolsData center technologiesRouting protocolsSoftware-Defined NetworkingSecurity InformationEvent ManagementEnterprise network systemsCollaborationProblem-solvingCommunication

Required

Bachelor's degree in an IT-related discipline (e.g., Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering)

minimum of 10 years of demonstrated knowledge and experience in Cisco networks; including design, configuring, installing enterprise network devices and working in a data center environment

Active Top-Secret clearance required