Network Security Architect at SAIC

%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:16.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ESAIC %3C/strong%3Eis looking for a%3Cstrong%3E Network Architect %3C/strong%3Ethat supporting the OCSD and the mission of enhancing Network Infrastructure by designing and implementing various technologies such as SDWAN (Cisco, Palo Alto, Versa, etc.), Cisco ACI, Cisco SDA, Leaf and Spine technology for data center networking. A high-level understanding of network security (Palo Alto firewalls, Cisco FTD) is also essential.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:16.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EPeriod of Performance:%3C/strong%3E%26nbsp;Contract valid until June 2027.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:16.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E100% onsite 5 days a week%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:16.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EResponsibilities:%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/strong%3E%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul style=%22margin-top:0in;%22 type=%22disc%22%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:16.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3EDesign and maintain a secure, scalable, and high-availability enterprise network leveraging Cisco technologies.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:16.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3EDevelop network segmentation, VLAN strategies, and routing topologies (OSPF, BGP, EIGRP).%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:16.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3EPlan and implement architecture for remote site connectivity, mobile units, data centers, and public safety systems.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:16.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3ELead modernization efforts including SD-WAN, wireless upgrades, and zero-trust network access.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:16.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3E%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul style=%22margin-top:0in;%22 type=%22disc%22%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:16.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3EServe as the hands-on lead engineer for network deployment, upgrades, and incident response.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:16.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3EConfigure and manage Cisco switches for data centers and campus, routers, firewalls, WLCs, and wireless endpoints.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:16.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3EDesign and manage data center networking, campus networking, and network security components.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:16.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3EAct as the Level 4 escalation point for complex network issues and performance tuning.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:16.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3EDesign and implement VPNs, QoS, ACLs, network monitoring, and logging systems (SolarWinds, NetFlow, SNMP).%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:16.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3EImplement and maintain firewall rulesets, NAC solutions (e.g., Cisco ISE), and endpoint access policies.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:16.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3ESupport the network team in operation, network design roadmap, and developing network processes and procedures documents.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:16.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3EServe as the department’s Subject Matter Expert (SME) on enterprise networking, guiding decisions across IT, public safety systems, and operations.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:16.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3ETrain, coach, and mentor internal IT staff, including junior and mid-level network technicians.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:16.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3ELead structured knowledge transfer sessions, hands-on training, and real-time coaching during support and implementation activities.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:16.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3ECreate SOPs, how-to guides, and step-by-step documentation tailored for ongoing use by internal staff.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:16.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3ESupport staff in preparation for certification paths (e.g., CCNA/CCNP) if desired.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E
%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:16.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ERequired Qualifications:%3C/strong%3E%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul style=%22margin-top:0in;%22 type=%22disc%22%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:16.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3E9+ years of enterprise network security and engineering experience.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:16.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EAbility to obtain and maintain a public trust and pass a lifestyle polygraph as well requiring U.S. Citizenship%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:16.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3EExtensive experience designing and managing Cisco-based network environments, including:%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cul style=%22margin-top:0in;%22 type=%22disc%22%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1;tab-stops:list 1.0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:16.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3EPalo Alto Panorama, Firewalls%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1;tab-stops:list 1.0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:16.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3ECisco FTD, Firepower/FTD firewalls%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1;tab-stops:list 1.0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:16.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3ECisco Catalyst, Nexus, ISR/ASR%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1;tab-stops:list 1.0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:16.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3ECisco ISE, AnyConnect, VPN solutions%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1;tab-stops:list 1.0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:16.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3ERouting protocols: OSPF, BGP, EIGRP%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1;tab-stops:list 1.0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:16.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3EWireless networks: WLCs, Aironet/Meraki%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:16.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3EDeep understanding of public safety network requirements, including QoS for voice/video systems.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:16.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3EHands-on experience integrating with Public Safety Applications and Systems.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:16.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3EExperience training or mentoring technical teams in enterprise environments.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:16.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3EStrong documentation and communication skills.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:16.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EDesired:%3C/strong%3E%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul style=%22margin-top:0in;%22 type=%22disc%22%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:16.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3EPrior experience working in law enforcement, government, or public safety IT environments.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:16.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3EFamiliarity with CJIS, NIST, FedRAMP, or state compliance frameworks.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:16.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3ECertifications (preferred):%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cul style=%22margin-top:0in;%22 type=%22disc%22%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l1 level2 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:16.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3ECisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) – Required%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l1 level2 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:16.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3ECisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) – Security Preferred%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l1 level2 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:16.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3ECisco Certified Specialist – Security or Wireless – Bonus%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l1 level2 lfo2;tab-stops:list 1.0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:16.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3ECISSP, Fortinet NSE, Aruba, or other relevant credentials – Bonus%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E
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