Our Mission
At Dobbs Defense, we deliver mission-centric IT, Cyber, and data analytics solutions for our government and commercial clients through the convergence of automation, innovation, training, and education. Delivering high-quality IT, cybersecurity, and data analytics solutions through proven and innovative methods is our vision.
Job Description
Dobbs Defense Solutions is seeking a Senior Network Architect to join our team. This position tests and analyzes elements of network facilities, including power, software, security features, communications devices, communications lines, modems. The architect is responsible for the overall integration of the enterprise network. is also responsible for planning, modeling, simulation, design, installation, maintenance, management, and coordination of the network.
Duties
- Review and analyze the existing network architecture and provide designs of current/modern WAN/MAN/LAN technologies
- Recommend best practices such as SDN, Intent-based networking, and network segmentation protocols, etc., in order to improve the existing architecture and meet new networking requirements
- Design telecommunications circuit specifications
- Providing comprehensive systems and network engineering and architectural planning services.
- Identify the need for routers, switches, and encryption devices to support enterprise services
- Deliver service catalog items for automatically provisioning network configurations to deliver Infrastructure-as -Code
- Develop and maintain network architecture specifications and artifacts
- Conduct multidisciplinary research and collaborate with cross-functional engineering and development teams in the planning, design, development, and utilization of Cloud-based capabilities for the development, modification, and deployment of software
- Interfacing with O&M personnel by providing strategic design and support to projects as directed.
- Comprehensively reviewing existing architectures on a regular basis, recommending, and assisting with the design and implementation of systems and network improvements as required.
- Supporting efforts for cybersecurity technology, risks identification and risk mitigation strategies related to cybersecurity.
- Engineering and upgrading LAN, WAN and VoIP infrastructures, voice and data network systems, and administration of multi-protocol routers, multilayer switches, network security devices and network management systems.
- Providing support to Application delivery networking, Cloud computing, End Point management, and desktop computing
- Working with vendors, the Government, carriers, and technical staff on network implementation, optimization, and ongoing management
- Providing high-level support and technical expertise in networking technology, including LAN/WAN hardware, switches, bridges, and routers
Qualifications
Required education and experience:
- Minimum of 12 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 10 years with MS/MA
- TS/SCI level clearance is required
- Cisco Certified Design Expert (CCDE) and VMware VCP-NV certifications required
- Minimum 10 years of Cisco experience; proven expertise with Cisco network hardware including: routers, switches, firewalls, unified communications equipment
- Minimum of 5 years with VMware, experience in virtual and physical internet protocol and Fiber Channel networks and routing protocols
- Experience with Defense Information System Network (DISN) circuits and Consolidated Afloat Networks and Enterprise Services (CANES)
- Experience in designing, optimizing, and troubleshooting LAN, WAN and low bandwidth networks protected by network encrypters
- Experience designing VMware NSX Software Defined Networking
- Experience with Cisco network hardening including routers, switches, firewalls, unified communications equipment
Required Clearance
- TS/SCI
Working Environment
- Onsite
Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
Dobbs Defense Solutions is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), sexual orientation, gender or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), gender expression and transgender status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, military or veteran status, marital or domestic partner status, genetic information, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.
Top Skills
What We Do
We work with government and commercial customers to develop enterprise IT, cyber, and analytics solutions. We are committed to supporting our customers’ missions. Our focus is to invest in an experienced workforce that delivers premier solutions to meet customers’ business and technical requirements.
Dobbs Defense Solutions, LLC is a Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). The company is registered with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Center for Veterans Enterprise (CVE), and SDVOSB status has been validated by the VA. The company is headquartered in Rockville, Maryland with a portfolio of Department of Defense (DoD) clients that are centered on information technology, and cybersecurity programs.
Dobbs Defense Solutions, LLC is an 8(a) certified Minority Owned Business, Economically Disadvantaged Women Owned Small business (EDWOSB), Women Owned Small Business (WOSB), and SDVOSB.
Our executives and employees have more than 35 years of proven experience in information technology (IT), cybersecurity, business intelligence (BI), and project/program management (PM). D2S focuses on delivering IT, BI, cybersecurity, and PM capabilities by employing professional services with exceptional results.
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