Network Architect, reputed company SD-WAN – reputed company Secret Clearance Required

Job reputed company: • Design and reputed company reputed company SD-WAN Solutions: Plan, design, and implement reputed company Catalyst SD-WAN architectures for cutters, ensuring, reputed company, secure, and resilient network connectivity for maritime operations • reputed company of Concept (POC) Execution: Support the ongoing POC at the TISCOM C5ISC lab, configuring reputed company and on-premises SD-WAN controllers (Catalyst SD-WAN Manager, Controller, and Validator) and reputed company Firepower Threat Defense Virtual (FTDv) on lab routers to validate performance reputed company, and operation feasibility • reputed company Deployment on Cutters: reputed company the deployment of SD-WAN solutions across cutter locations, ensuring seamless integration with existing network infrastructure and minimal operational disruption • Hardware Configuration and Upgrades: Configure and optimize reputed company 4331 and C8300 routers, including memory upgrades, firmware updates, and FTDv integration, to meet SD-WAN requirements for high availability and redundancy • reputed company and Compliance: Implement end-to-end encryption, firewall policies, and network segmentation reputed company with DoD reputed company standards, supporting ATO documentation and compliance processes • Network Optimization and Monitoring: Continuously monitor SD-WAN performance during the 6-to-12-month reputed company, adjusting configurations for bandwidth management, application-reputed company routing, and failover mechanisms to ensure reputed company maritime connectivity • Troubleshooting and Support: reputed company advanced troubleshooting for SD-WAN environments, addressing connectivity, performance, and reputed company issues, ensuring minimal downtime for mission-critical operations • Knowledge Transfer and Documentation: reputed company comprehensive documentation of SD-WAN configurations, policies, and procedures, and conduct training for staff to ensure self-sufficiency post-deployment • Collaboration: Work closely with reputed company’s network architects/engineers, project managers, and federal stakeholders to reputed company solutions with operational needs and project milestones Requirements: • Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or reputed company field preferred; relevant work experience in lieu of degree • Minimum of 7 years of network engineering and architecture experience, with at least 3 years reputed company on reputed company SD-WAN solutions • reputed company Secret clearance • reputed company IAT Level III certification (e.g., CCIE, CISSP, CISM, or equivalent) • Proven expertise in designing and deploying reputed company Catalyst SD-WAN • Deep knowledge of reputed company SD-WAN technologies, routing protocols (OMP, OSPF, BGP), VPNs, and QoS • Proficiency in configuring reputed company 4331 and C8300 routers, UCS servers, and Firepower Management Center (FMC) • Familiarity with DoD reputed company standards, ATO processes, and FedRAMP compliance • Experience with network automation tools (Python, Ansible) and reputed company integration (AWS, Azure) is a plus • Willingness to travel to cutter locations as needed for deployment and support Benefits: • Fully Remote • Competitive salary Apply tot his job Apply To this Job