Network Architect
Honu Services

Job Title: Network Architect -5042

Job Location: Colorado Springs, CO 80914

Job Salary: $155,000-165,000

Job Summary

Galapagos Federal Systems LLC is seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to join our team as a Network Architect. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping and securing advanced network infrastructures within a diverse and dynamic environment.

As a Network Architect, you will be at the forefront of designing, specifying, integrating, and implementing enterprise-wide network architectures that support complex distributed systems. These systems operate across multiple classification enclaves and are intricately integrated with Department of Defense (DoD) Command and Control (C2) systems. Your expertise will be crucial in ensuring that these networks not only meet the highest standards of performance and reliability but also adhere to stringent information assurance processes and procedures.

In this role, you will provide comprehensive system management support, focusing on the seamless operation of large-scale networks that are essential to national security. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions that address the unique challenges of secure, multi-enclave environments. Your ability to navigate the complexities of DoD requirements, coupled with your deep technical knowledge, will be key to the successful delivery of resilient and secure network architectures.

Compensation Minimum: $155,000

Compensation Maximum: $165,000

Job Requirements:

Skills / Experience Required

• Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI)
• 3+ years of hands-on professional experience as Network Architect & Network Lead of similar in size and scope
• 3+ years of experience as Network Architect & Network Lead supporting a DOD program of similar in size and scope
• Enterprise Systems management services will support implementation, configuration and management of the following technologies (including performance management):
• Network devices (switches and routers)
• Server operating systems
• VMware/Nutanix virtualization infrastructure
• Server application monitoring
• VoIP telephony
• SolarWinds network and server management suites
• DHCP/DNS/IPAM experience
• Palo Alto firewall • IPS/IDS
• vRealize Operations & Configuration Manager
• Modern server series installation, advanced disk subsystem and networking configuration
• Server disaster recovery
• Data at Rest protection
• DoD Host Based Security System (HBSS)
• DoD Assured Compliance Assessment System (ACAS)
• Oracle and MS-SQL database
• Log Management
• Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
• Red Seal
• Applying Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs)
• Minimum Certifications Required: Server+ or Linux+

Education / Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Computer Science, or IT related field
• Juniper Network Certified Professional (JNCIP)
• IASAEIII
• CISSP-ISSAP or CISSP-ISSEP

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k)
• PTO
• Paid Paternal leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid federal holidays

Security Clearance

Must be a U.S. Citizen. A high-level Department of Defense active security clearance is required. Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to government information.

Physical Requirements

Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods of time and typing and reading from a computer screen. The candidate must have enough mobility, including bending, reaching, and kneeling, to complete daily duties in a prompt and efficient manner and that may include lifting to thirty pounds, as necessary.

Company Summary

Headquartered in Hawaii, Galapagos Federal Systems, LLC is an SBA Certified Native Hawaiian Organization 8(a) Small Business specializing in global information technology and offering professional solutions in IT Design & Installation, Cybersecurity Engineering & Support, Application Integration & Development, Software & Hardware Engineering, Network & Systems Management, Information Systems Security, and Business Management Services.

Leveraging over 30 years of providing IT services to the federal & commercial market with projects found around the world, our team has innovative expertise in the development of a wide range of technological solutions. Galapagos Federal Systems, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.

Our service commitment is simple - "Quality IT Solutions... On Time & On Budget."

Company Employment Statement

Galapagos Federal Systems, LLC reserves the right to change or modify job duties and assignments at any time. The above job description is not all encompassing as positions, functions, and qualifications may vary depending on business needs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Galapagos Federal Systems, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants based on race, color, creed, religion, medical condition, legally protected genetic information, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran status or legally protected characteristics.

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