Senior Network Architect/SME in Service Provider Backbone, Enterprise Level LAN/WAN, QoS and Traffic Engineering

Overview

GovCIO is currently hiring for a Senior Network Architect/SME in Service Provider Backbone, LAN/WAN and DW/DM  for our NIH-CIT proposal. This position is located in Bethesda, MD and is a remote/hybrid position.

Responsibilities

The SME role’s responsibilities include: 

• Coordinate with the Section Manager to evaluate, design, and test architecture designs and services from the roadmap backlog
• Lead the transition of user accepted designs and services to the Operations and Security Teams
• Provide subject matter expertise in Service Provider backbone. 
• Provide subject matter expertise in Enterprise-level LAN/WAN
• Provide subject matter expertise in Enterprise-level Quality of Service (QoS) 
• Provide subject matter expertise in Enterprise-level Traffic Engineering

The Network Architecture role's responsibilities include:

• Strategically plan, architect, design, engineer, develop, test, implement, modernize, and enhance the functional capabilities, capacity, and performance of the NIH Network and TIC Services in alignment with NIH future state architecture objectives
• Software and hardware installation, configuration, upgrades, and maintenance
• Team with the Security Section to achieve security architecture requirements
• Maintain technical architecture documentation
• Troubleshooting and problem resolution
• Change management
• Support resources responsible for security implementation, monitoring, maintenance, and vulnerability remediation
• Strategic & Transformative planning for network architecture services

Qualifications

Bachelor's with 12+ years (or commensurate experience)

Required Skills and Experience

• CCIE Certification: Written and practical 
• Within each of the Cisco Certifications, the following specializations are needed and listed in order of importance: Routing and Switching, Service Provider, Data Center and Wireless 
• Clearance Required: Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.

Preferred Skills and Experience: 

 

Company Overview

GovCIO is a team of transformers--people who are passionate about transforming government IT. Every day, we make a positive impact by delivering innovative IT services and solutions that improve how government agencies operate and serve our citizens.But we can't do it alone. We need great people to help us do great things - for our customers, our culture, and our ability to attract other great people. We are changing the face of government IT and building a workforce that fuels this mission. Are you ready to be a transformer?

 

What You Can Expect

 

Interview & Hiring Process

If you are selected to move forward through the process, here’s what you can expect:

• During the Interview Process
• Virtual video interview conducted via video with the hiring manager and/or team
• Camera must be on
• A valid photo ID must be presented during each interview

• During the Hiring Process
• Enhanced Biometrics ID verification screening
• Background check, to include:
• Criminal history (past 7 years)
• Verification of your highest level of education
• Verification of your employment history (past 7 years), based on information provided in your application

Employee Perks

At GovCIO, we consistently hear that meaningful work and a collaborative team environment are two of the top reasons our employees enjoy working here. In addition, our employees have access to a range of perks and benefits to support their personal and professional well-being, beyond the standard company offered health benefits, including:

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Corporate Discounts
• Learning & Development platform, to include certification preparation content
• Training, Education and Certification Assistance*
• Referral Bonus Program
• Internal Mobility Program
• Pet Insurance
• Flexible Work Environment

*Available to full-time employees

 

Our employees’ unique talents and contributions are the driving force behind our success in supporting our customers, which ultimately fuels the success of our company. Join us and be a part of a culture that invests in its people and prioritizes continuous enhancement of the employee experience.

 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orie