Network Architect - Subject Matter Expert (Herndon)

Network Architect

Position requires active TS / SCI clearance with polygraph.

Mandatory Skills :

• Design and optimize network topologies and site configurations. Plan installations, transitions, and cutovers of network components and capabilities.
• Organize and direct network installations or site surveys.
• Assess and document current site network configuration and user requirements.
• Evaluate and recommend COTS applications and methodologies that can be acquired to provide interoperable, portable, and scalable information technology solutions.
• Ability to convey technical designs, ideas and results to non-technical audiences and provide briefings to high-level government personnel.
• Must have knowledge of Cisco Routing and Switching, and network architecture planning.
• Must have knowledge of remote administration and secure Virtual Private Networking, to include IPSEC and SSL.
• Must understand commercial encryption standards and their application in IP networking.
• An understanding of Private Branch Exchange telephony, to include Avaya / Nortel telephone switch interfaces.
• An understanding of RF transport mediums to include cellular, microwave, and satellite communications.
• An understanding of wired data transport mediums to include Category 5e / 6 and fiber optics.
• Ability to design small to medium scale voice, video, and data networks. Familiarity and experience with various encryption devices and industry standard commercial encryption methods.
• Knowledge of WAN technologies to include ISDN, POTS, and Satellite voice and data circuits and terminal device configuration.
• Understanding and experience applying RF communications systems to include HF / VHF / UHF, microwave, and VSAT systems.
• Thorough understanding and experience with application of routing protocols (particularly TCP / IP) and the configuration and use of networking devices such as routers, switches, and firewalls.
• Familiarity with wireless standards such as GSM, CDMA, 802.11 and 802.16 technologies.
• Experience with common test and analysis equipment to include spectrum analyzers, network sniffers, LAN / WAN simulation equipment, and COTS software.
• Possession of excellent oral and written communications skills.

Optional Skills :

Group ID : 90734407