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Senior Network Architect

Category Engineering, Technology, & Science Job Type Full time Job Id R2103509 Posted Date 03/14/2025
Job available in 2 locations
  • Fulton, Maryland
  • Washington DC Metro Area, District of Columbia
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JOB DESCRIPTION

Title:

Senior Network Architect

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security.

Why Join Us?

  • Innovative Projects: KBR’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.
  • Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.
  • Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Tests and analyzes elements of network facilities, including power, software, security features, communications devices, communications lines, modems, and terminals.
  • Responsible for the overall integration of the enterprise network.
  • Responsible for planning, modeling, simulation, design, installation, maintenance, management, and coordination of the network.
  • Review and analyze the existing network architecture and provide designs of current/modern WAN/MAN/LAN technologies.
  • Recommend best practices such as SDN, Intent-based networking, and network segmentation protocols, etc., in order to improve the existing architecture and meet new networking requirements.
  • Design telecommunications circuit specifications.
  • Providing comprehensive systems and network engineering and architectural planning services.
  • Identify the need for routers, switches, and encryption devices to support enterprise services.
  • Deliver service catalog items for automatically provisioning network configurations to deliver Infrastructure-as -Code.
  • Develop and maintain network architecture specifications and artifacts.
  • Conduct multidisciplinary research and collaborate with cross-functional engineering and development teams in the planning, design, development, and utilization of Cloud-based capabilities for the development, modification, and deployment of software.
  • Interface with O&M personnel by providing strategic design and support to projects as directed.
  • Comprehensively review existing architectures on a regular basis, recommending, and assisting with the design and implementation of systems and network improvements as required. 
  • Support efforts for cybersecurity technology, risks identification and risk mitigation strategies related to cybersecurity. 
  • Engineer and upgrade LAN, WAN and VoIP infrastructures, voice and data network systems, and administration of multi-protocol routers, multilayer switches, network security devices and network management systems. 
  • Provide support to Application delivery networking, Cloud computing, End Point management, and desktop computing.
  • Work with vendors, the Government, carriers, and technical staff on network implementation, optimization, and ongoing management.
  • Provide high-level support and technical expertise in networking technology, including LAN/WAN hardware, switches, bridges, and routers.

Work Environment:

  • Location: Annapolis Junction MD [On-site]
  • Travel Requirements: Minimal 0-20% Travel
  • Working Hours: Standard 40 hour per week

Qualifications :

Required:

  • Clearance: Top Secret with SCI
  • 12 years’ experience with BS/BA or 10 years with MS/MA.
  • Cisco Certified Design Expert (CCDE) and VMware VCP-NV certifications.
  • 10 years of Cisco experience; proven expertise with Cisco network hardware including: routers, switches, firewalls, unified communications equipment.
  • 5 years with VMware, experience in virtual and physical internet protocol and Fiber Channel networks and routing protocols.
  • Experience with Defense Information System Network (DISN) circuits and Consolidated Afloat Networks and Enterprise Services (CANES).
  • Experience in designing, optimizing, and troubleshooting LAN, WAN and low bandwidth networks protected by network encrypters.
  • Experience designing VMware NSX Software Defined Networking.
  • Experience with Cisco network hardening including routers, switches, firewalls, unified communications equipment.
  • Experience utilizing network management solutions based on NetFlow and Simple Network Management Protocols (SNMP).
  • Experience with DevOps, automating and scripting.
  • Experience with RMF and DODAF 2.0 documentation standards and Change Management.
  • Information Assurance Certifications consistent with the 8570 IAT Level III

Desired:

  • Professional certification in Cisco, and/or VMware.
  • ITIL certification.

Basic Compensation:

$150,000 to $170,000

This range is for the Maryland area only

The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

Additional Compensation:

KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of a sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short term incentives, long term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re excited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter, we encourage you to apply and join our team at KBR. Let's shape the future together.

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture.  These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company.  That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together. 

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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