What are the responsibilities and job description for the SIPR Network Architect - Switching with Security Clearance position at ClearanceJobs?
We're supporting a critical effort for the U.S. Air Force under the Enterprise IT as a Service (EITaaS) Wave 1 program. Our mission is to extend secure IT Service Management to SIPR environments-helping shape the future of defense IT. We're looking for a Network Architect - Switching to lead secure data center infrastructure initiatives and ensure seamless, secure network operations. What You'll Do: As the subject matter expert for secure network infrastructure, you'll play a key role in designing and maintaining high-assurance switching solutions. Your focus will span cloud-based networks, complex data center technologies, and secure network operations for IL-6 and SIPRnet environments. You'll be responsible for:
- Designing, deploying, and maintaining Cisco-based switching solutions.
- Leading network infrastructure efforts for secure data centers.
- Implementing and managing IL-6 cloud-based network services and monitoring tools.
- Working with tools and technologies such as Cisco, F5, Palo Alto, and more.
- Supporting data center operations across servers, storage, virtualization, and cabling.
- Drafting plans, budgets, and Change Management submissions.
- Collaborating with vendors to define requirements, create statements of work, and secure quotes.
- Developing network architecture documentation, implementation procedures, and technical plans.
- Leading technical teams in aligning network solutions with business goals. What You'll Bring:
- 10 years of hands-on experience with Cisco Technology
- Experience deploying and managing cloud-based network services and monitoring tools at IL-6.
- Strong technical background in Data Center (DC) technologies, including (but not exclusive to) servers, storage, virtualization, networking, infrastructure management, and data center facilities (power, cooling, ironwork, cabling)
- Hands-on experience with Cisco, F5, Palo Alto technologies
- Considered a Subject Matter Expert demonstrating a clear understanding of troubleshooting methodologies.
- Possess project management skills setting up and executing projects. Able to work with vendors, create statements of work, develop requirements and obtain quotes.
- Submission of plans, budgets and forecasts including Change Management submittals. Knowledge of Cloud Architecture and Air Force SIPRnet network operations.
- The ability to lead technical teams in investigating, analyzing, defining, tailoring, and implementing technology solutions to create greater alignment between technology and business goals.
- The ability to create and define network requirements for new products, including technical documentation for all relevant processes and technologies, as well as implementation plans & procedures for implementing changes.
- DoD 8140 compliance; Computing Environment CCNP desired.
- Must have Active Secret Clearance. Preferred Skills:
- Proficiency with Cisco routing/switching, VOIP, and ISE.
- Familiarity with Visio for network architecture documentation.
- Experience with F5, VMware, Microsoft, Citrix, Splunk, Palo Alto, IDS/IPS, and security appliances.
- Understanding of Air Force IT policies and procedures.
