The Network Architect / Senior Network Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, optimizing, and maintaining enterprise network infrastructure supporting mission-critical government and educational services. The role requires deep technical expertise in routing, switching, firewalls, and data center networking, along with the ability to translate business requirements into scalable network architectures.
NWRDC operates 24x7 Tier III data center environments with redundant power, generators, and network connectivity, providing services to multiple government agencies and supporting disaster recovery and cloud infrastructure.
Minimum Qualifications
· Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of relevant experience, OR
· High school diploma/equivalent with 10+ years of relevant experience, OR
· Equivalent combination of education and professional experience totaling 10 years.
Key Responsibilities
1. Network Architecture & Engineering
· Design, plan, and optimize enterprise network infrastructure.
· Develop strategies for network systems using current and emerging technologies, including wireless solutions.
· Translate business and operational requirements into network architecture and design.
· Recommend network hardware, system management software, and architectural solutions.
· Approve and modify network architecture ensuring compliance with enterprise standards.
· Configure and maintain routers, switches, hubs, and firewalls.
· Monitor network performance and conduct capacity planning.
· Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend recent solutions for enterprise deployment.
2. Network Operations & Troubleshooting
· Perform advanced troubleshooting of complex network issues.
· Develop automated troubleshooting scripts and resolution procedures.
· Provide second-level technical support to internal teams and external customers.
· Monitor the Service Desk ticketing system and respond according to SLAs.