Network Architect SME
JCS Solutions is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Network Architect to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of our enterprise application delivery and DDI (DNS, DHCP, and IPAM) infrastructure. Join a premier technology firm specializing in innovative solutions for defense, national security, and civilian sectors.
About the role
The ideal candidate will have deep, hands-on expertise with F5 technologies and Infoblox, ensuring highly available, secure, and scalable application delivery models across the enterprise network in support of critical mission requirements that enhance the reliability and security of Department of War (DoW) networks and systems. You will act as the technical lead, architecting and deploying network solutions utilizing F5 and Infoblox technologies to provide intelligent and scalable global server load balancing (GSLB), secure DNS solutions, and enterprise IP address management across a rapidly evolving hybrid multi-cloud environment.
Responsibilities
- Design, deploy, and manage advanced application delivery models ensuring high availability, optimal performance, and security for mission-critical enterprise applications
- Architect and maintain F5 BIG-IP solutions, with a heavy focus on Local Traffic Manager (LTM) and Global Traffic Manager (GTM) for intelligent local and global load balancing
- Lead the engineering, deployment, and administration of enterprise-class DDI infrastructure utilizing Infoblox technology (DNS, DHCP, and IP Address Management)
- Work closely with application developers, cybersecurity teams, and systems engineers to translate application requirements into resilient, highly available network architectures
- Perform advanced network troubleshooting, traffic analysis, packet capture, and performance tuning for complex application delivery workflows
- Develop and maintain comprehensive architectural documentation, standard operating procedures, and technical blueprints
- Ensure all tools comply with DoW STIGs and IL5/IL6/IL7 protocols; develop and maintain architectural documentation and compliance traceability
- Present designs, plans, and analyses of alternatives to technical leadership boards for approvals
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline & 12+ years' experience
- Active IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+ CE, CySA+, GSEC, or SSCP) required
- Cisco CCNA Certification (CCNP or CCIE Preferred)
- Minimum of 8-10 years of progressive experience in network engineering and architecture, with a dedicated focus on application delivery networks (ADN)
- Deep, demonstrable expertise in F5 BIG-IP platforms, specifically configuring, upgrading, and migrating LTM and GTM/F5 DNS environments
- Extensive experience designing and operating enterprise-class Infoblox DDI environments, including Grid architecture and seamless IPAM integration
- Mastery of OSI model layers 2-7, TCP/IP, routing protocols (e.g., BGP, OSPF), and solid experience with SSL/TLS offloading and certificate management
- Experience leading technical working groups and directing the efforts of adjacent infrastructure and development teams
- Prior experience working within a DoW/DoD Operations Center (NOC/SOC) or supporting mission-critical systems and networks
- United States Citizenship is required
- Active Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance required at time of hire
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with network automation and orchestration tools (e.g., Ansible, Python, Terraform, or F5 AS3)
- F5 Certified Technology Specialist (F5-CTS) or Solution Expert (F5-CSE), and Infoblox Core DDI certifications
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Short-and-long term disability
- Paid time off (PTO)
- 401k retirement plan with employer match
- Annual Professional Development Reimbursement Program
Pay
The general salary range for this position is $103,000.00 - $155,000.00.
Core Values
- Customer Experience: Strive for excellence and delight our clients
- Innovation: Embrace creative thinking to enable continual growth and powerful solutions
- Accountability: Take ownership of and pride in our actions and service delivery
- Inspire: Be inspired to be your best self and have fun in the process
- Integrity: Do the right thing, the right way, every time
- Stewardship: The careful and responsible management of something entrusted to our care