IT Modernization

Support the Headquarters, Department of the Army (HQDA) G-6 SAP CIO efforts concerning the design, assessment implementation/deployment of networks for CIO/G-6’s distributed enterprise network environment., * Establish networking environment by designing system configuration; creating circuit plan, directing system installation, documenting system architecture, and enforcing network standards.

• Provide detailed information for hardware and software selection, implementation techniques, and tools for the most efficient solution to meet business needs, including present and future capacity requirements.
• Design, configure and install various network devices and services (e.g., routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, VPN).
• Analyze user’s Information Technology (IT) requirements, concept of operations documents, and high-level system architectures.

• Validate system requirements and provide recommendations to enable transition from the “As Is” premise-based network to an agency owned and managed distributed network.

• Advise senior level customers on network architecture and optimization
• Design, implement and maintain an enterprise network environment to include routers, switches (Multi-Layer, Data Center/ Access/Core/ Distribution) firewalls and Software defined access
• Develop, document, and communicate cloud networking requirements to support CIO/G-6 objectives.
• Provide technical recommendations for senior leadership, including Course of Action (COA) development and cost-benefit analysis (CBA)

• Conduct testing of network systems. Maximizes network performance by monitoring performance; troubleshooting network problems and outages; scheduling upgrades; collaborating with network architects on network optimization.

• Utilize monitoring, performance analysis, network management, software and hardware equipment to troubleshoot and isolate problems, assess network performance, and trace data and protocol activity

Required Education: BA/BS or equivalent and minimum of 3-5 years of applicable experience, * Experience working on physical and logical network design for network infrastructure installation or deployment projects

• Experience with systems and network monitoring tools

• Experience gathering technical and business customer requirements

• Understanding of cloud networking, specifically AWS/C2S
• Knowledge of MPLS network design and implementation
• Strong background in encryption technologies and applications, to include NSA CSfC
• Familiarity with the RMF process

• Strong networking background to be able to troubleshoot complex network issues

• Ability to work independently
• Able to create detailed documentation and visual representations of data. MS Visio experience preferred.
• Ability to research and learn from vendor and developer documentation and apply concepts to other efforts
• Able to communicate clearly and professionally with senior customers to field and troubleshooting questions and issues
• Possesses at a minimum an approved DOD 8570 AIT level II certification

Desired:

• Knowledge of DA policy and planning efforts, IT enterprise goals and objectives, and other required functions
• Knowledge of SAP Operations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• MS Visio experience

Education: BA/BS or equivalent and minimum of 3-5 years of applicable experience

Years Experience: Experience with network design, implementation, and troubleshooting support for large Enterprise Networks

Physical and Environmental Conditions:

• Normal Office Environment. Requires Sitting, Standing, Near Acuity, Speaking with colleagues and customers, Listening, Sight, Use of hands/fingers.

Company Overview: Athena Technology Group, Inc. (ATG) is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) focused on Information Technology and Communications consulting, system engineering, integration, deployment and operation of state of the art command and control and information systems that deliver critical network centric solution to the warfighter. With a proven track record of technical support to our customers, we are looking for innovative industry professionals to join our team.

ATG offers a generous compensation package including health, dental, vision, 401(k), group life insurance, educational reimbursement, among other benefits.

We value our employees and strive to offer many opportunities for professional growth.

ATG is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Minorities/Females/Vets/Disability