Systems/Network Architect - Cloud - Arcfield

Arcfield is a leading provider of full lifecycle, mission-focused systems engineering and integration capabilities to the U.S. government and its allies. The company has more than 60 years of proven experience providing advanced engineering and analysis, IT and C5ISR capabilities to support our nation’s most critical national security missions. Headquartered in Chantilly, VA and with 16 offices around the world, Arcfield employs approximately 1,200 engineers, analysts, IT specialists, and other professionals who put our customers’ missions first, helping them solve their most complex challenges through innovations in modeling, simulation and analysis, digital transformation and C5ISR. Visit arcfield.com for more details.

The Network Architect supports the Technical Director (TD), assisting with implementation of cloud technologies to advance the mission as well as for protection and hosting. The Network Architect assists with establishing Office’s technical architecture and office-level technical roadmaps. Skills and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Applies knowledge of the technologies identified in “Required Qualifications”
• Provides meaningful contributions in technical forums and established boards
• Understands the enterprise, transport, and security systems that are deployed in the Sponsor’s network(s)
• Shares expertise and integrates across organizational teams
• Analyzes and solves complex problems
• Implements exceptional organizational and communication skills

• Must possess and be able to maintain a TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
• A degree (or equivalent experience) in Computer Science, Information Systems Engineering, Business, or a scientific, or technical discipline
  • BS 12-15, MS 10-13, PhD 8-10
• Knowledge of the TCP IP protocol suite, IP subnets and masking, and routing protocols
• Ability to analyze, evaluate, design, and recommend network and cabling infrastructure architecture
• Knowledge of network operating systems
• Knowledge of network architectures and implementation of networked computer systems emphasizing multiple platform environments
• Ability to strategically plan new configurations for operation into the network, using knowledge of the characteristics of the systems being added to the network and the specifications for network interfaces to insure effective integration and optimal network performance

Desired:

• Knowledge of the Sponsor’s policies and procedures relating to design, upgrading, and operating and maintaining their networks
• Ability to work in a dynamic and challenging environment
• Strong oral and written communications and interpersonal skills
• Ability to convey technical information to non-technical individuals

EEO

Arcfield proactively fulfills its role as an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, marital status, physical or mental disability, status as a Disabled Veteran, Recently Separated Veteran, Active-Duty Wartime or Campaign Badge Veteran, Armed Forces Services Medal, or any other characteristic protected by law.