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Tanaq Technical Services · 5 months ago

Principal Network Architect

Suitland, MD

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$140K/yr - $160K/yr

10+ years exp

Tanaq Technical Services (TTS) is an Alaskan Native Small Business specializing in delivering Enterprise Integrated Technology Solutions and Support Services to the Federal Government. They are seeking a Principal Network Architect to design secure, scalable, and reliable network architectures for the Government’s cloud and on-premises environments, ensuring compliance with federal security standards.

Responsibilities

Provide high-level architectural expertise to managers and technical staff

Develop architectural products and deliverables for the enterprise and operational business lines in line with the organization's strategy and goals

Develop a strategy for the system and the design infrastructure necessary to support that strategy

Advise on selection of technological purchases with regard to processing, data storage, data access, and applications development

Sets standards for the client/server relational database structure for the organization (SQL, ORACLE, SYBASE, etc.)

Advise on the feasibility of potential future projects to management

Track current plans

Monitor and review the success of systems and ensure efficiency and effectiveness

Qualification

Network Architecture DesignSecurity Architecture DesignCloud Architecture DesignNIST 800-53 KnowledgeCisco ACIPalo AltoAWS VPCAzure NetworkingProfessional CertificationsCommunication SkillsCollaborative Work Ability

Required

Minimum 10 years of experience in network engineering and architecture design

Knowledge of NIST 800-53, FISMA, and federal security standards

Familiarity with Remedy, Cisco ACI, Palo Alto, AWS VPC, Azure Networking

Experience managing network architecture projects for a federal government agency

Ability to work collaboratively and independently

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to pass required Federal background screening/security check, including basic and expanded investigations. Ability to obtain and maintain both government clearance and customer approval

U.S. citizenship required

Bachelor's degree in information systems, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent certification or years of experience)

Candidates must reside in or within commutable distance of Suitland, Maryland

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. May need to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally

Preferred

Knowledge of federal government network and security policies, data protection standards, and risk management practices, preferred

Professional Certifications such as Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), Cisco Certified Design Professional (CCDP), Cisco Certified Internetwork Engineer (CCIE), Cisco Certified Architect (CCAR), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), AWS Certified Advanced Networking Specialty, or similar certifications, highly desired