Description
The WiFi Network Architect will lead the technical design and implementation of large-scale, global network operations and modernization contract supporting the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Diplomatic Technologies (DT).
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with DT and Program Director on defining outputs, outcomes, and adoption framework for project creation and implementation
- Leading team providing steady-state support for current environment network operations, preparing for a modernization journey
- Define and evolve the enterprise architecture, strategy, and roadmap for network capabilities, aligning solutions with business, technology, and cybersecurity objectives as it aligns with wireless infrastructure with the department
- Design secure, scalable, and automated and AI-augmented solutions for provisioning, monitoring, and operational support
- Establish governance frameworks, lifecycle controls, and operational standards for hardware, process, and procedure
- Develop architecture artifacts, implementation guidance, metrics, and telemetry driven reporting that promote consistency, automation, resiliency, and operational excellence
- Serve a trusted advisor, technical leader, and mentor across the program, collaborating with other senior technical leaders and mid- to junior-career staff
Requirements:
- Active TS/SCI clearance
- Bachelor’s Degree in a related technical discipline
- Minimum of 10 years’ technical experience
- Certified Wireless Network Expert (CWNE) or CCIE Wireless
- Security+ or DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Demonstrated experience with large and/or complex network modernization efforts
- Demonstrated experience with designing and implementing network solutions incorporating load balancing, route, switch, firewalls, congestion and prioritization management, and micro segmentation
- Deep understanding of and previous experience with Zero Trust Architecture, NIST frameworks, and other government standards and compliance frameworks
- Deep understanding of Software-Defined Networking (SDN), SD-WAN, container networking, virtualization platforms, and other cloud focused network technologies
- Previous experience with one or more industry leading vendors such as Cisco, Palo Alto, Fortinet, Juniper, HPE, Avaya, or similar
- Previous experience with enterprise WiFi design and implementations, including mesh solutions
- Previous experience with Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and/or Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
- Experience integrating workflows and automation solutions with ITSM platforms such as ServiceNow
- Experience with DevOps, Infrastructure as Code (IaC, Python, Git, and/or other applicable technologies
Nice to Have:
- Experience working within a government enterprise environment
- Demonstrated understanding of Natural Language Processing (NLP) implementation and concepts of intent-based architecture
- Previous experience with low bandwidth, high latency locations and solutions
- Cisco Certified Design Expert (CCDE) or similar vendor certification
- One or more of the following Microsoft certifications: Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect Expert (SC-100), Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104), Microsoft Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305), Microsoft AI-centric professional certifications or Applied Skills
- AWS Certified Advanced Networking and/or AWS Certified Security
- Technical certifications from other industry leaders in the network or security segment
Benefits:
- Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages
- 401K with company match
- Competitive pay and paid time off
- Full flex work weeks where possible
- Paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave
- Short and long-term disability benefits
- Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance