Senior Systems Architect

Company Description

Ashburn Consulting, a Small Business based in the Washington, DC metropolitan area, specializes in providing network and network security solutions in complex environments to a select set of government and business clients. The company, an established leader in its field, is composed of an elite team of engineers and business consultants, each of whom is recognized —and highly regarded—within the network and security communities.

Job Description

Ashburn Consulting seeks a Senior Systems Architect (Infrastructure) who will provide services related to the planning, architecting, setup, and maintenance of core IT infrastructure and network capabilities, including but not limited to hardware and equipment, operating systems, software, database, middleware, cloud, mobile, and technologies.

Duties:

• Provide technical expertise in computer systems and general network and infrastructure administration skills to architect, perform and maintain hardware/software configuration management, system testing, software upgrades, troubleshooting, and delivering quality end-user support.
• Maintain Active Directory Servers and Services, including but not limited to Domain, Tree and Forest, DNS, DHCP, Trusts, SSL Certificates, Patches, Domain Controller, Certificate Server, Objects, Group Policy Objects, etc.
• Maintain Azure Domain Integration, including but not limited to Office 365 and Single Sign-On with SailPoint Identity System, FIM (Federated Identity Management  ) 
• Perform Microsoft and Third-Party patching of servers and desktops as needed.
• Configure, deploy, and maintain CISCO Routers, Switches, Firewalls, and VPN appliances.
• Perform Security Updates to Cisco Appliances.
• Work on Trouble Tickets as assigned in a timely manner at an expert level.
• Plan and administer all IT infrastructure and cloud computing programs that have a broader scope and major impact on the Exchange’s functions.
• Deploy and maintain assets securely to meet MARS-e/NIST 800-53 Security requirements.
• Configure and manage VPN installation and maintenance.
• Manage patching, testing, and deployment of workstation and server updates using Absolute Manage.
• Manage the configuration and implementation of wide asset management tool.
• Serve as Incident Response Lead, coordinating responses to network incidents.
• Configure and manage VPN installation and maintenance.
• Assist networking staff with desktop support.
• Participate, and provide expert guidance in Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity support.
• Independently and effectively set milestones and meet deadlines to accomplish assigned tasks under tight timeframes with little room for error.
• Solve complex technical problems through critical and analytical thinking.
• Participate in meetings regarding projects, hosting and data center services, product evaluations, and other activities.
• Provide daily and weekly status reports of ongoing efforts.
• Adhere to all security, change control, and Project Management Office (PMO) policies, processes, and methodologies.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• A minimum of seven (7) years of experience in an enterprise IT environment supporting computer hardware, software, and/or enterprise applications at an expert level.
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience working with Microsoft Enterprise Services.
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience managing Active Directory.
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience managing Cisco IOS and related devices such as routers, switches, and ASA or third-generation firewalls.
• Experience with Security Configuration Baselines.
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience deploying into the cloud environments such as AWS or Azure.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively set milestones, meet deadlines, and work independently under tight deadlines with little room for error. 

Additional Information

Preferred Qualifications:

• A minimum of ten (10) years of experience architecting large-scale enterprise IT solutions.
• A minimum of seven (7) years of experience as a Network Engineer, Security Analyst, Security Administrator, and/or Network Desktop Specialist.
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience architecting enterprise IT infrastructure for state-based marketplaces.
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in performing Infrastructure administration and management-related functions.
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience implementing Cisco VPN or other VPN solutions.
• A minimum of two (2) years of MacBook Active Directory Integration and Management.
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in network adm