Computer Network Architect (Journeyman)

Core Technical Skills

• Routing & Switching:
• Solid understanding of BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, hot and cold sites, Cloud, and on prem network infrastructure characteristics, drawbacks, and benefits.
• Deep Troubleshooting:
• Moving beyond simple fixes to methodical troubleshooting
• Chasing VLANs, finding persistent MACs
• Identifying issues with routing protocols
• Understanding and troubleshooting application issues that may or may not be caused by network failure.
• Infrastructure Skills, · Attollo has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee’s ability to perform the position described. It should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and Attollo reserves the right to change this position description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as Attollo may deem appropriate.

• VXLAN, OTV, Spanning tree, and understanding the basic fundamentals of switching and aggregation
• L3 routing:
• Knowledge of IBGP, EBGP, EIGRP, RIP, and OSPF
• Working experience with service provider routers
• Working knowledge of IKE, IKEv2, IPSEC and MACSEC.
• Security & Cloud:
• Knowledge of firewalls, security appliances, VPNs, and integration with cloud connectivity.
• Understanding of CSFC and the differentiation between the connectivity packages
• Automation:
• Basic Python scripting and Ansible to automate routine tasks.

REQUIREMENTS:

• U.S. Citizenship required
• TS/SCI Clearance

Travel Requirements:

• CONUS/OCONUS up to 75%, * 4-8+ years of experience in network engineering, infrastructure engineering, or cloud networking
• Experience designing and operating enterprise network architectures across hybrid environments
• Hands-on experience with cloud networking
• Experience supporting geographically distributed organizations with multiple sites and remote users
• Experience working in regulated environments

Operational & Soft Skills

• Analytical thinking and problem solving
• Strong, effective communication and proficiency with documentation
• Team collaboration
• Adaptability and continuous learning
• Customer service oriented
• Time management and prioritization
• Ability to function as part of a team

Technical Skills

• Experience with Network technologies: routing, switching, VPN, SD-WAN, firewall configuration
• Experience with Cloud networking: Azure virtual networks, ExpressRoute, private endpoints
• Experience with Security: Zero Trust architecture, segmentation, encryption standards
• Experience with Monitoring and troubleshooting tools for network performance and availability, * Experience supporting SCIF or secure facility network environments
• Familiarity with CSfC and Type One encryption methods
• Attained industry recognized certifications such as CCNP, CCNA or some subset of those certifications (Cisco routing and switching, for example).

$50 - $80 per hour

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