Enterprise Network Architect - SME

SilverEdge is a premier provider of innovative cyber, software, and intelligence solutions, addressing mission-critical challenges for the Department of Defense (DoD), Intelligence Community (IC), and beyond. We are dedicated to delivering impactful results to meet mission goals through cutting-edge technology and expertise. We are seeking an Enterprise Network Architect SME to join our dynamic team. This individual will play a pivotal role in developing innovative and effective solutions for our DoD customers within the IC sector.

Role Overview:

The Enterprise Network Architect SME will design, implement, and support enterprise, cloud, and service provider networks. This role focuses on network hardening, cloud migration, and automation efforts using Ansible. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise to architect advanced networking solutions, collaborate with teams on innovative projects, and ensure mission alignment through cutting-edge technologies.

Primary Duties:

• Design, implement, and support Cloud, Enterprise, and Service Provider Networks.
• Develop and execute MPLS VPN service standards for global networks.
• Provide technical guidance for network architecture, optimization, and engineering.
• Support cloud deployment and architecture (AWS, Azure) with focus on connectivity, security, and performance.
• Implement network hardening practices to enhance security and resiliency.
• Automate enterprise network configurations using Red Hat Ansible and other tools.
• Perform systems engineering lifecycle (SELC) support.
• Oversee the strategic interface of network systems configuration.
• Assess network engineering technologies, protocols, and infrastructure requirements.
• Optimize network system performance through routing design, techniques, and protocols such as BGP.
• Apply INFOSEC and COMSEC requirements to network design.
• Identify technical trends and provide strategic guidance to meet current and future organizational needs.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 16 years’ experience designing, implementing, and supporting advanced networks.
• CCIE Certification (written and lab).
• JNCIE Certification (written and lab).
• Expertise in MPLS, TCP/IP, VPN, and IP telephony.
• Linux Systems Engineering experience, including AWS deployment, Apache/Nginx, PostgreSQL, Linux, KVM virtualization, Bash, and Perl scripting.
• Red Hat Ansible Automation experience.
• Experience with enterprise architecture frameworks and principles.
• Cloud experience in AWS (VPC, Transit Gateway, Private Link, ELB) and Azure (VNet, Virtual WAN, VPN Gateway, network monitoring).

• Cisco IOS experience including switching, routing, and segment routing technologies.
• Knowledge of radio frequency and spectrum engineering.
• Expertise in optical networking technologies and satellite communications engineering.
• Proficiency in additional automation tools such as Chef, Puppet, and Terraform.
• Experience with SecDevOps principles and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• Knowledge of Agile development principles.
• Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) principles.
• Advanced understanding of routing protocols (e.g., BGP), traffic engineering, and QoS.
• Experience in multi-vendor network security environments.
• Security best practices for firewalls, perimeter security, and VPN technologies.
• Knowledge of modern software languages (e.g., Java, C, C++, Python, Perl).
• In-depth understanding of OSI models and advanced virtual networking technologies.
• Continuous integration, test automation, and SecDevOps experience on iterative projects.

Certifications:

• CCIE Certification (written and lab).
• JNCIE Certification (written and lab).
• Red Hat Ansible Automation Certification (preferred).

SilverEdge Government Solutions was founded on the belief that nurturing talent and collaborating closely with our customers enables us to think big and deliver the best for our country. Our mission is to bring top technology talent together to solve the world's most challenging problems while protecting the United States and our allies. SilverEdge Government Solutions, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and applicants receive lawful consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.