Campus-Data Center Network Architect

Job Responsibilities

• Design and engineer campus/datacenter architecture.
• Configure, design, and maintain datacenter network architecture equipment.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of IP concepts, including implementing routing, VLAN's, QoS, tuning, and capacity management concepts.
• Be proficient in routing protocols: OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, and MPLS.
• Maintain a strong understanding of 802.1x.
• Use extensive Wireless LAN background to design campus network architectures to provide proper coverage and support the ability for users to seamlessly move between WLAN access nodes without disconnection or other interruptions in service using appropriate and relevant networking protocols.
• Analyze a myriad of networking metrics and recognize sub-par network performance.
• Develop reports and trend analysis documentation on bandwidth and network security incidents.
• Provide General IT Management support.
• Provide General Networking support.
• Provide LAN support.
• Provide WAN Enterprise support.
• Provide technical and general O&M support as required.
• Provide documentation/reports support as required.
• Provide meetings/briefings support as required.
• Provide functional training support as required.
• Provide OCONUS deployment/TDY travel support as required.
• Provide CONUS TDY support as required.

Required Qualifications

• B.S. in a related field and 5 or more years’ relevant IT experience or 7 or more years’ relevant IT experience.
• Knowledge of what constitutes a “threat” to a network.
• Skill in providing feedback to enhance future collection and analysis.
• Must possess experience and demonstrate an understanding of Microsoft server installation, roles, Active Directory, storage, performance management, and maintenance.
• CCNP VCTA ITIL Foundation (candidate has up to 60 days to acquire ITIL Foundation certification)
• Active Secret clearance

About the Role

SMS has specialized in modernizing legacy IT and sustaining complex enterprise environments for federal agencies since 1976. We invest in our employees by providing the training, tools, and support they need to keep critical missions operational, improve performance, and reduce risk. SMS is headquartered in McLean, Virginia, with offices and on-site operations at customer locations throughout the United States.

Benefits

SMS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.