Network Architect and Engineer

Company: Associates Systems LLC
Location: Houston
Posted on: February 23, 2021

Job Description:

The Network Architect & Engineer will:

• Review, evaluate, analyze, & assess existing and alternate network capabilities or solutions of the Engineering Directorate which includes: 8 divisions, 25+ buildings, 40+ labs & 400+ pieces of network equipment (firewalls, routers, switches, firewalls, wireless, etc.).
• Identify and capture services of each lab and chamber of the Engineering Directorate.
• Baseline requirements and services catalog of the entire Engineering Directorate.
• Draft a future state approach for how to provide the common network services for the Engineering Directorate.
• Develop Network Maintenance and Operations services catalog framework.
• The Network Architect shall provide recommendations and identify IT network improvement opportunities that that include, but are not limited to:
  • Architecture
  • Life-cycle cost/benefit analyses
  • Cost & resource estimations
  • Transition strategies & implementation approaches that will include proof of concepts, reduced impacts, phasing, etc.
  • Performance optimization
  • Increased capabilities
  • Issue identification and resolution
  • Faster onboarding
  • Measures of performance, technical performance measures, and key performance parameters.
  • Hardware and system standards (models, performance, configuration).
  • Appropriate security controls that will include Federal and Agency IT Security compliance.
  • Reduction of IT security impacts and related risks.
  • Perform other duties as required. Required Education/Experience/Skills: This position has been posted at multiple levels. Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.
    • Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in a related area, and--10 years of experience in the field or in a related area.
    • Firewall configuration and advanced routing knowledge is required.
    • Strong cost estimation & budget forecasting.--
    • IT Project Management experience.
    • AWS/Azure/Google Cloud Operations Experience.
    • Excellent planning, communication, organizational and computer skills, along with precise attention to details is required.
    • Ability to create concise presentations for directorate and center senior leadership.
    • Good interpersonal and professional communication skills.
    • Customer and relationship focused, process driven, results oriented, organized. Requisition Preferences:
      • Familiar with NASA System/Project Management including,--but not limited to:
        • NASA Procedural Requirements (NPR) 7123 Systems Engineering Processes and Requirement.
        • NASA Procedural Requirements (NPR) 7120.7 NASA Information Technology Program and Project Management Requirements.
        • Palo Alto, Juniper or Cisco Certifications.
        • Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure or Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Administration Certifications.
        • Familiar with Zero Trust Architecture Principles and Methods (ZTA).
        • Experience with complex Cisco WAN configurations and technology.
        • Familiar with NASA Agency Mission & OCIO IT Communication/Network strategic plans.

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