Network Architect

Secunetics provides network infrastructure intelligence services to government agencies and commercial clients. We work with our clients to help assess the performance of IT infrastructures, establish baselines, and identify opportunities for optimization/improvement. We are a focused team of enthusiastic colleagues working together on a diverse and challenging set of projects. We value creative, strategic thinkers with demonstrated interest and skills in optimizing network performance. We are looking for a Network Architect to interface with our team and our clients to help assess the performance of IT infrastructures, establish baselines, and identify opportunities for optimization/improvement. This is a highly visible, client-facing role. We value creative, strategic thinkers with demonstrated interest and skills in optimizing network performance . Who you ar e: You are passionate and curious about technol ogyYou are committed to work with a like-minded team to learn and grow in your field of expert iseYou are a problem solver and able to analyze and breakdown complex iss uesYou have an eye for detail and consiste ncyYou have strong communication skills that are used to solicit and incorporate feedback in your w orkYou have strong communication skills that are used to solicit and incorporate feedback in your w orkYou have a strong interest in infrastructure performa nceYou enjoy interacting with clients to satisfy their goals and objecti ves We are looking for a team member with the following ski lls: Undergraduate or graduate degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engine ering5+ years of network engineering and network architectural design exper ienceExpert level experience with Cisco, Juniper, and/or A ristaExpert level experience with routing technologies (including OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, EVPN)Expert level experience with switching technologies (including STP, MLAG, V XLAN)Expert level experience with SD-WAN technol ogiesExperience with Load Balancing or Application Delivery Ser vicesExperience with Enterprise Wireless solu tionsExperience with network and application performance solu tionsExperience working with or integrating various enterprise management sy stemsSolid understanding of other networking technologies (including TCP/IP, IPv6, traffic analysis, TAPs, traffic bro kers)Excellent understanding of technology concepts such as SDLC, systems engineering, IT performance management, IT operations, operational monitoring, security monitoring, and KPIsKnowledge of various IT infrastructure technologies (e.g. applications, servers, networks, sto rage)Experienced leader of highly complex projects as part of a larger teamExcellent verbal and written communication skills including technical wr iting If you have any of the following, it would be a bonus: Active US Secret or Top Secret cl earanceStrong programming skills in PythonCCNA, CCIE, JNCIE and/or CCDA certifi cationsExtensive experience in packet analysis (Wir eshark)Familiarity with ITILv3 concepts especially Service Ope rations Secunetics is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, age, gender identity, or any other applicable basis that is protected by foreign, federal, state or local law, ordinance or reg ulation.