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SciTec

Principal Network Architect

SciTec
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    Boulder, Colorado, United States
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    Boulder, Colorado, United States
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About

SciTec, a wholly owned subsidiary of Firefly Aerospace, is a dynamic non-traditional defense contractor that delivers advanced technologies in support of U.S. National Security and Defense. For the past forty-five plus years, we have supported Department of Defense customers by developing innovative remote sensing algorithms, tools, and techniques to deliver world-class data exploitation capabilities supporting missile defense; intelligence, surveillance, & reconnaissance; space domain awareness; and aircraft survivability missions.
Important Notice: SciTec exclusively works on U.S. government contracts that require U.S. citizenship for all employees. SciTec cannot sponsor or assume sponsorship of employee work visas of any type. Further, U.S. citizenship is a requirement to obtain and keep a security clearance. Applicants that do not meet these requirements will not be considered.
SciTec has an immediate opportunity for a talented Network Architect to join our team in Boulder, CO. Successful applicants will bring deep experience with network engineering, a readiness to work hands-on keyboard to solve challenging network problems, a strong collaborative spirit, experience successfully mentoring junior team members, superior problem solving skills, a passion for security and data protection, and a clear focus on supporting customer needs.
Responsibilities
Design and deploy highly performant, secure data center networks (LAN, WLAN, WAN) as a member of product teams and corporate infrastructure teams
Configure and install, routers, and other network devices
Monitor key network indicators (e.g., network performance, device health, status, integrity, etc.)
Resolve issues escalated by lower service desk tiers by troubleshooting deployed, cloud, and local infrastructure
Automate tasks and monitor their effectiveness
Mentor team members on technical issues
Create, oversee, and test security measures (e.g., access authentication and disaster recovery)
Communicate with users to design and field optimal solutions
Design and implement solutions to deliver superior network performance, capacity and scalability
Maintain complete technical documentation
Other duties as assigned
Requirements
8+ years of industry experience as a Network Engineer or Network Administrator
Professional experience in data center network architecture and design using spine-leaf topology.
CCIE (Data Center) or CCNP (CCIE highly preferred)
Proficiency with network security principles, including monitoring, hardening, threat models, common vulnerabilities, and access control models
In-depth understanding of communication protocols (mainly TCP/IP) and routing protocols (e.g., BGP, OSPF)
Experience working with and troubleshooting OSI network layers for TCP/IP networks, via physical and software-based diagnostics and tools
Experience planning, deploying, and troubleshooting WAN, firewalls, LAN, DNS, VLANs, static and dynamic IP addressing, remote and point to point VPNs in on premises, cloud and hybrid environments such as Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure
Working knowledge of Storage Area Networks (SANs)
Experience with Dell or legacy Brocade switches is a plus
Experience configuring networks using a Fibre Channel Switch Fabric topology
Familiarity with application layer network and firewall configuration in Linux and VMware systems
Hands on experience with TACACS, Radius, authentication services and servers.
Experience with network diagnostic, monitoring and analysis tools (e.g., SolarWinds network tools, packet analyzers)
Strong understanding of network operating systems (Cisco IOS preferred)
Proficiency with Linux and Windows operating systems
Sharp troubleshooting skills
Ability to work independently
Excellent organizational and mentoring skills
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance
Demonstrated attention to detail
Good verbal and written communication skills
Candidates with meeting the following criteria will be preferred:
At least 5 years of ongoing professional experience with Dell switches, servers and SAN
Security+ certification
At least 5 years of ongoing professional experience with network-attached storage (NAS) and/or Storage Area Network (SAN) configuration and maintenance
An active DoD security clearance
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Benefits
SciTec offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package, including:
4% Safe Harbor 401(k) match
100% company paid HSA Medical insurance, with a choice of 2 buy-up options
80% company paid Dental insurance
100% company paid Vision insurance
100% company paid Life insurance
100% company paid Long-term Disability insurance
Short-term Disability insurance
Annual Profit-Sharing Plan
Discretionary Performance Bonus
Paid Parental Leave
Generous Paid Time Off, including Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Pay
The pay range for this position is $145,000- $204,000 / year. SciTec considers several factors when extending an offer of employment, including but not limited to the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills. This is not a guarantee of compensation.
SciTec is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. Vet/Disabled.
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