Remote Network Architect with Public Trust (Local to DMV Preferred)

Start to End Networks, LLC, Washington Technology Fast 50, Inc 5000 is a network and cyber security Professional services firm headquartered in Vienna, VA. We are a leading provider of technology solutions to Federal agencies in the DC Metro area and are a trusted teaming partner with Big Five Federal contractors. We hire and retain the best in industry with excellent compensation package and work life balance. Leveraging our staff’s technical expertise, and our vast network of partners, we continue to deliver 100% on time on budget solutions to our customers.

We have an immediate openings for multiple Network Architects to join our team of talented engineers/architects supporting USCIS.

The Cisco Network Architects will ensure implementation of best practice solutions for network data communications services. They will manage and implement network solutions using Cisco network products and technologies including but not limited to Cisco ISR 43xx/45xx/ASR 100x/Cisco Cat 9k/Cat 4k; OSPF/BGP/IPSEC VPN/DMVPN, Spanning Tree, Virtual Switch Stack (VSS), IP Subnetting, IP Routing and Switching.

The Architects will provide Design and Tier 4 support to customers in the continental US and overseas, document data networks, prepare and perform migrations plans. Be part of a team architecting the next generation network platform using Software Defined Access (SD Access), Software Defined Wide Area Networking (SDWAN), Zero Trust Network, Cloud Security solutions, and grow your skills in the future of Network Technologies.

Description of Daily Duties:

• Provide architectural support to internal teams and Federal Agency on data networks and applications.
• Research solutions encompassing new netwrork technolgies.
• Ability to communicate at all levels.
• Design network diagrams using Visio and able to brief customer.
• Work with internal teams and Federal Agency to design and implement data solutions leveraging Routing Protocols (OSPF/BGP), Hub and Spoke Topologies (IPSEC VPNs/DMVPN/SDWAN), Switching technologies (Spanning Tree, VSS)
• Monitor Network performance and take steps to ensure optimal performance.
• Recommend solutions, improvements, strategy, and architecture for data networks
• Serve as Tier 4 and resolve issues related to Data Networks
• Support Network CTO in designing network engineering initiatives for all project-related and ongoing operations support for network communications services
• Mentor Senior Network Engineers

What are we looking for ?

• Public Trust 6c Clearance (Must be US Citizen)
• Cisco certifications preferred ( not required! ): CCNP, CCIE
• 10+ years of experience with data networks with emphasis in Routing Protocols (OSPF/BGP), Switching Technologies (Spanning Tree, VSS), IPSEC VPNs.
• Able to author white paper and be able to present solutions to peers and customers.
• Experience with Cisco Prime, Solarwinds, and ServiceNow desirable
• Cisco Platforms and Adjunct Administration, Maintenance, and Installation
• Proven ability to successfully manage multiple projects
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with project teams and managers as a service provider
• Strong team player and team mentor
• Experience with DMVPN/SDWAN highly desired.
• Experience with Automation (Ansible)
• Experience with Cloud Network Integration (Azure, AWS),

About Start to End Networks LLC:

Start to End Networks offers the following benefits.

• Top Pay with Overtime.
• Health/Dental/Vision Plans; PPO, HMO and HSA Plans.
• Long Term/Short Term Disability, Life Insurance, AD&D Coverage
• 3 weeks PTO
• 10 Federal Holidays
• 401k with company match.
• Annual Tuition Reimbursement
• 100 % Paid Parking

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have an active Public Turst or Secret/TS Clearance?
• Do you have experience with Designing large networks?

Work Location: Remote