Lead SME Network Architect & Network Team Lead

Responsibilities & Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• A minimum of ten (10) years of experience as an Enterprise Architect specializing in network infrastructure services including a minimum of four (4) years of experience in cloud technologies such as but not limited to Azure and AWS. Google Cloud Platform (GCP) desired.
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience designing critical network infrastructure for a large / complex network.
• Experience with infrastructure and network automation platforms and coding.
• Experience designing and implementing enterprise solutions that increase the availability and security of the enterprise.
• Experience in developing technology roadmaps.
• Expert level understanding of network technologies (SDN, SDWAN, routing, switching, firewalls, wireless, application load balancing, network visibility).
• Expert level understanding of network practices and protocols.
• Extensive experience with on-premise physical infrastructure and virtualization technologies.
• Expert knowledge of route optimization, dynamic routing, packet aggregation, IPV6, and Border Gateway Protocol (BGP).
• Extensive experience with networking and security methods and tools.
• Experience performing network troubleshooting to isolate and diagnose common network problems at a SME level.
• Expertise with major networking products from companies similar to Cisco, Juniper and VMware delivered via major cloud providers.
• Experience with managing and using DevOps concepts.

CERTIFICATIONS

• Current Relevant Certification: CCIE with continuous certification updates throughout the performance period as credentials are retired.

Overview

We are seeking a Lead SME Network Architect to support USCIS in Silver Spring, MD.

TekSynap is a fast-growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well-planned information management environment. “Technology moving at the speed of thought” embodies these principles – the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers.

We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays.

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Additional Job Information

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Location: Silver Spring, MD
• Type of environment: Hybrid
• Noise level: Medium
• Work schedule: Schedule is day shift Monday – Friday. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.
• Amount of Travel: Occasional travel to West VA & Colorado

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE

US Citizen

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, national origin, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as “protected status”). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

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