Senior Network Architect

Who we are.

Platinum Technologies is a Northern Virginia based integrated solutions firm that specializes in Cybersecurity, Cloud and Digital Services to the Public Sector. Our team solves hard problems and helps our Mission Partners achieve their goals. If you are self-motivated, possess demonstrated learning agility, and are passionate about delivering high-quality work products – we want to hear from you.

We lead with technical expertise, but that is just the tip of the iceberg – the ‘Why’ matters. At Platinum, we don’t hire people to do a job. We provide professional and leadership development to complement our self-motivated domain experts. Our teammates are dot-connecting leaders that operate in a mutually accountable environment to deliver thought leadership, expert technical analysis, and quality execution for our clients.

You.

Platinum Technologies currently has an opportunity for a Senior Network Architect to support our Defense Enclave Services (DES) Program, a growing program with exciting opportunities to excel in your career.

Are you someone with a strong expertise in designing and planning system migration? Possess hands on experience operating systems and server hardware?

Are you ready to make an impact and join a creative, forward-thinking team? We’re looking for innovators and forward-thinkers to help us do great things.

This role is in Ft Meade, MD. Candidate must hold an active DoD Top Secret clearance.

What you get to do.

•Provide Subject Matter Expertise in network design, integration, test, security, and implementation of Network Services for DISA DoDNet.

•Provide expert knowledge of network engineering and operations, large scale enterprise network solution implementation and transition to Network Operations, as well as test and evaluation activities.

•Provide Subject Matter Expertise on secure wide area connectivity inclusive of underlay, overlay, and COI transport design that supports performance, quality of service, security, and mission requirements.

•Propose new solutions to Network Domain Architects to define and/or continuously improve:

•Create and maintain Engineering Implementation Plans (EIP)

•Evaluate network bandwidth needs and recommend measures to meet those requirements.

•Provide expert knowledge of defense-in-depth standards, Network and Security architecture, network topology, IT device integrity, and common security elements.

•Plan and execute network upgrades and maintenance activities with the appropriate Delivery Operations Managers, NOC Lead, Release Management team and other key stakeholders.

•Able to work in a dynamic, fast-paced and mission-focused environment.

Required Qualifications:

•Master's degree and 15-20+ years (ideally over 20 years); additional years of related work experience may be substituted for a degree.

•Must hold an active Top-Secret clearance.

•Must have a DoD IAT level II baseline certification, prior to start (Sec+).

•CISSP or CCIE active certification.

•Advanced/Professional level vendor certifications (Cisco, Juniper, Aruba, Palo Alto).

•10+ years’ experience engineering and troubleshooting networks, including extensive routing and switching experience such as MPLS, VPNs, routing protocols i.e. BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, switching protocols i.e. Spanning Tree Protocol, VLANs, LLDP, VoIP, Multicast protocols and emerging network technologies.

•In depth knowledge of IP network/subnet addressing.

•Experience presenting to senior customer management, customer stakeholders, and company management.

•Ability to travel up to 25% including OCONUS potential travel.

Desired Skills:

•Previous work experience providing engineering and operational services on DISA supported networks.

•Experience with Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager (CPPM) identity management solution.

•Demonstrated NET/SEC DevOps experience.

The Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, race, color, religious creed, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, sexual orientation/gender identity, age, or genetic information.