GridironIT is seeking a Unified Communications Architect local to the Washington, DC area.
100% onsite
Top Secret Clearance is required. Key Role:
Support the development of architectural blueprints for new networks and enhancements to production networks. Apply leading-edge principles, theories, and concepts and contribute to the development of new principles and concepts. Work on unusually complex problems and provides highly innovative solutions. Operate with substantial latitude for unreviewed action or decision and mentor or supervise employees in both firm and technical competencies. Basic Qualifications:
10 years of experience with networking, telecommunications, and unified communications technologies
Experience with modeling and analyzing enterprise business applications and technology environments, including business process models, multi-system or system of systems views, conceptual and logical infrastructure views, or conceptual and logical data views
Experience with developing and improving application architecture and integration requirements
Experience with design or implementation Cisco Unified Communications Systems
Experience with designing or administering VMWare vSphere environments
Ability to evaluate problems of workflows, organization, and planning to develop appropriate corrective action analytically and systematically
Top Secret clearance
HS diploma or GED and 14 years of experience in a professional work environment or Bachelor’s degree and 10 years of experience in a professional work environment
Ability to obtain DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification within 30 days of hire Additional Qualifications:
Experience with technology leadership
Experience with communicating complex concepts and approaches to senior-level technical and management clients
Knowledge of program management, including planning, execution, and project delivery
Experience with cybersecurity information assurance and compliance
CCIE Collaboration certification, CCNP Enterprise Certification
DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification
Clearance:
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Top Secret clearance is required. Gridiron IT Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. Gridiron IT is a Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) company specializing in IT Infrastructure, Cyber & Cloud Security, Software Development, and Enterprise Support. Gridiron is an Inc. 5000 2022 recipient and Washington Business Journal Fastest Growing Companies in the Greater Washington Area for 2022. Gridiron offers a competitive benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, disability insurance, and pet insurance.