REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- A minimum of ten (10) years of experience as an Enterprise Architect specializing innetwork infrastructure services including a minimum of four (4) years of experience incloud technologies such as but not limited to Azure and AWS. Google Cloud Platform(GCP) desired.
- A minimum of five (5) years of experience designing critical network infrastructure for alarge / complex network.
- Experience with infrastructure and network automation platforms and coding.
- Experience designing and implementing enterprise solutions that increase the availabilityand security of the enterprise.
- Experience in developing technology roadmaps.
- Expert level understanding of network technologies. (SDN, SDWAN, routing, switching,firewalls, wireless, application load balancing, network visibility.)
- Expert level understanding of network practices, and protocols.
- Extensive experience with on premise physical infrastructure and Virtualizationtechnologies.
- Expert knowledge of route optimization, dynamic routing, packet aggregation, IPV6, andBorder Gateway Protocol (BGP).
- Extensive experience with networking and security methods and tools.
- Experience performing network troubleshooting to isolate and diagnose common networkproblems at a SME level.
- Expertise with major networking products from companies similar to Cisco, Juniper andVMWare delivered via major cloud providers.
- Experience with managing and using DevOps concepts.
CERTIFICATIONS
- Current Relevant Certification: CCIE with continuous certification updates throughoutthe performance period as credentials are retired.
We are seeking a Lead SME Network Architect to support USCIS in Silver Spring, MD
TekSynap is a fast growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. “Technology moving at the speed of thought” embodies these principles – the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers.
We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays.
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Additional Job InformationWORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Location: Silver Spring, MD
- Type of environment: Hybrid
- Noise level: Medium
- Work schedule: Schedule is day shift Monday – Friday. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.
- Amount of Travel: Occational travel to West VA & Colorado
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE
US Citizen
OTHER INFORMATION
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
TekSynap is a drug-free workplace. We reserve the right to conduct drug testing in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. All employees and candidates may be subject to drug screening if deemed necessary to ensure a safe and compliant working environment.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, national origin, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as “protected status”). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.
TekSynap is committed to ensuring that our online application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an application, please contact [email protected] for assistance.
Skills Required
- At least 10 years of experience as an enterprise architect specializing in network infrastructure services
- At least 4 years of experience with cloud technologies, including Azure and AWS
- At least 5 years of experience designing critical network infrastructure for large or complex networks
- Experience with infrastructure and network automation platforms and coding
- Experience designing and implementing enterprise solutions that improve availability and security
- Experience developing technology roadmaps
- Expert-level understanding of SDN, SD-WAN, routing, switching, firewalls, wireless, application load balancing, and network visibility
- Expert-level understanding of network practices and protocols
- Extensive experience with on-premises physical infrastructure and virtualization technologies
- Expert knowledge of route optimization, dynamic routing, packet aggregation, IPv6, and BGP
- Extensive experience with networking and security methods and tools
- SME-level network troubleshooting experience
- Expertise with Cisco-, Juniper-, and VMware-like networking products delivered through major cloud providers
- Experience managing and using DevOps concepts
- Current relevant CCIE certification with continuous certification updates
- U.S. citizenship
TekSynap Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about TekSynap and has not been reviewed or approved by TekSynap.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage are offered alongside employer‑paid basic life and disability insurance; some descriptions also cite low copays and company help with deductibles.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match and no vesting period is promoted, and the match is described as immediate.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO accrual is described as good, with generous paid time off and holidays highlighted.
TekSynap Insights
What We Do
TekSynap understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. Technology moving at the speed of thought® embodies these principles – the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offer to meet the business needs of our Federal, State and Local Government customers. The TekSynap founders have worked together for over a decade, supporting customers ranging from small departmental operations & maintenance efforts to leading broad nationwide deployment efforts for agencies such as the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. This core management team has operated in leading companies such as SIGNAL Corporation and managed business sectors of over 100M in annual revenue in industry leading companies such as General Dynamics. At each level this team has absorbed what “works” – for the company, our customers and our employees. We synthesize the best at each level resulting in a unique service provider that combines the infrastructure and process models of larger organizations with an agile ability to cost effectively meet our customer’s requirements.
