Principal Network Architect -Technical SME

Job Title: Principal Network Architect / Technical SME
Location: Dayton, OH

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About Our Company:
At N-ovation Technology Group, we foster a close-knit, collaborative environment with minimal bureaucracy, promoting flexibility and work-life balance. We provide innovative technology solutions and exceptional service, focusing on community, continuous learning, and excellence.

We aim to be the most trusted leader in technology solutions, partnering with clients to deliver the right solutions at the right time. If you're passionate about technology and ready to break the corporate mold, join us to expand your horizons and work on diverse projects.

N-ovation Technology Group is a 100% Veteran Owned company and an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. We welcome all qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

Job Summary:
The Principal Network Architect serves as the senior technical authority responsible for developing and architecting enterprise network solutions for our government client. This role involves leading technical strategy, solution development, and proposal responses while ensuring alignment with Department of Air Force (DAF) requirements and industry best practices. The ideal candidate will have deep experience with military networks and broad knowledge of current and emerging networking technologies.

Core Responsibilities (Not all inclusive):

Technical Leadership:

• Serve as the primary technical authority for network architecture and engineering decisions.
• Lead development of technical solutions that meet or exceed Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
• Provide technical oversight across all program phases including site surveys, design, implementation, and operations.
• Guide the evolution of technical solutions to accommodate future requirements like Zero Trust Architecture.
• Ensure solutions align with Joint Chiefs of Staff, DoD, DISA, and DAF requirements.

Solution Development:

• Architect comprehensive network solutions incorporating:
  
  • Wired and wireless infrastructure
  • IPv4/IPv6 dual-stack implementations
  • Network security controls and monitoring
  • High availability and redundancy
  • Performance optimization
  • Capacity planning
  • Future scalability
• Develop technical approaches for both NIPRNet and SIPRNet environments.
• Ensure solutions meet cybersecurity requirements including RMF controls.
• Incorporate requirements for flightline operations and mission-critical systems.

Technical Response Development:

• Lead development of technical volumes for government proposals.
• Author key technical documentation including:
  
  • System/Subsystem Design Documents (SSDD)
  • Network architecture diagrams (OV-1, OV-2, SV-1, SV-2)
  • Technical approaches and methodologies
  • Bills of Material (BOM)
  • Implementation plans
  • Testing strategies
• Ensure technical solutions are clearly articulated and substantiated.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Serve as senior technical representative in client meetings.
• Present technical solutions to government stakeholders.
• Lead technical interchange meetings and design reviews.
• Interface with vendor partners on solution components.
• Coordinate with other contract teammates on integrated solutions.

Innovation & Strategy:

• Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies.
• Recommend innovative solutions to enhance network capabilities.
• Develop strategies for integrating new requirements like:
  
  • Zero Trust Architecture
  • Network Authentication Controls
  • Software Defined Networking
  • Network Automation
• Guide evolution of solutions to meet future needs.

Team Leadership:

• Mentor junior architects and engineers.
• Review and approve engineering deliverables.
• Lead technical training and knowledge sharing.
• Guide professional development of technical staff.
• Foster a culture of engineering excellence.

Skills / Qualifications:

Technical Expertise

• Enterprise network architecture and engineering
• Network security and cybersecurity controls
• Wireless network design and implementation
• IPv4/IPv6 networking
• Quality of Service (QoS) implementation
• High availability design
• Network monitoring and management
• Outside plant and inside plant infrastructure
• Military/DoD network requirements
• Cybersecurity frameworks (RMF, NIST, etc.)
• Network automation and orchestration
• Cloud and hybrid architectures

 Professional Skills

• Outstanding written and verbal communication
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent technical writing and documentation
• Proven leadership and mentoring capabilities
• Strong presentation and client interaction skills
• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills

 Required Certifications & Clearance

• CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)
• CCIE or equivalent senior-level networking certification i.e. JCNIE
• CompTIA Security+ CE (active)
• DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level III compliant
• Ability to obtain/maintain Secret or Top Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (Master's preferred)

Years of Experience

• Minimum 15 years of enterprise network architecture experience
• Minimum 10 years of experience with DoD/military networks
• Minimum 8 years of experience leading technical solutions for large government contracts

 Travel Requirements

• Must be willing to travel up to 25% to military installations including OCONUS locations
• Must be able to work in secure facilities
• Must be able to deploy to support critical operations if required

 Compensation Range (TBD)

• Base Salary: TBD
• Total Compensation:
• Hourly Rate (if contracted):

Note: Actual compensation will vary based on experience, location, and contract requirements

 Work Environment

• Mix of office, remote, and on-site work as required
• Access to classified facilities and systems
• Fast-paced environment with competing priorities
• Matrix organization requiring coordination across multiple teams

N-ovation Technology Group, LLC (NTG) provides best in class IT Network Design, Architecture, and Integration Services. Our staff has been at the forefront of strategy and technology for more than 40 years in the government and commercial industry. Today, the firm provides management and technology consulting, cyber, cloud and networking engineering services to leading Fortune 500 corporations, governments and not-for-profits. NTG partners with public and private sector clients to solve their most difficult challenges through a combination of staff-augmentation, program management, consulting, technology, systems engineering, cybersecurity and innovation. NTG’s dedication to excellence and our commitment to customer satisfaction is priority. We believe in our vision wholeheartedly and set an example for outstanding customer service. NTG was established on the core strength of “integrity”. We will always be honest, upfront and transparent with our clients.

N-ovation Technology Group, LLC is 100% Veteran Owned company and an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. We are also an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. We encourage Veterans to join our team.

Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, and use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds. Employee may be required to stand and walk for several hours performing various job related duties. 

This position description reflects NTG's assignment of essential functions; nothing in this job description restricts the Company's latitude to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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