Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. World Wide Technology is a leading technology solution provider, and they are seeking a Systems Architect III. The role involves designing, implementing, and managing complex network systems while ensuring security and efficiency in network operations.
Responsibilities
- Deep understanding of networking principles, including TCP/IP, the OSI model, and various network topologies
- Expertise in designing, implementing, and managing networks, including LANs, WANs, and wireless services
- Knowledge of network security best practices, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and data security protocols
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills to diagnose and resolve network issues
- Familiarity with cloud computing concepts and technologies
- Knowledge of scripting languages and automation tools to automate network tasks
- Experience in managing network projects, including planning, execution, and monitoring
- A commitment to staying up to date with the latest network technologies and best practices
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Highly self-motivated
- Detail Oriented
- Current Secret clearance
- Relevant certifications required for Base and Compute Environment applicable to DoD 8570 IAT Level II
- Expertise in network design, analysis, optimization, and operation of LAN/WAN and wireless services, as well as network security services
- Experience with routing & switching, multicast, and QoS
- Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and public relations skills
- Experience with common security threats and protections to network, cloud, and endpoint resources
- Experience in log forwarding and event correlation with an enterprise grade SIEM
- Experience with public cloud networking and security technologies in AWS, Azure, and/or GCP
- Experience with network security technologies (Palo Alto, Cisco, Juniper, etc.)
- Experience with SD-WAN solutions and network automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform)
- Strong expertise in firewall architecture and security best practices
- Knowledge of cloud security and securing cloud applications
- Strong knowledge and hands-on experience in the design, configuration, troubleshooting, and administration of NGFW virtual and physical appliances
- Strong working knowledge of and experience with common network protocols including but not limited to: BGP, OSPF, STP, ARP, VLANs, Trunking, LACP, VPCs, ICMP, LDAP, RADIUS, DNS, DHCP, HTTP, TLS, SMTP, SSH, SCP
- Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and certificates
- Implementation and administration experience with one or more Multi-Factor Authentication technologies
- Implementation and administration experience with forward and reverse proxies and/or load balancers
- Threat intelligence experience (consumption, presentation, and enforcement of indicators)
- Design, implementation, and administration experience with one or more Multi-Factor Authentication technologies
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex network issues
- Familiarity with the MITRE ATT&CK framework
- Familiarity with NIST SP 800 series
- Additional certifications related to Security and Route/ Switch would be a plus
Skills
- 8+ years of experience in network and communication roles, with a focus on LAN/WAN, wireless, and network security
- Deep understanding of networking principles, including TCP/IP, the OSI model, and various network topologies
- Expertise in designing, implementing, and managing networks, including LANs, WANs, and wireless services
- Knowledge of network security best practices, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and data security protocols
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills to diagnose and resolve network issues
- Familiarity with cloud computing concepts and technologies
- Knowledge of scripting languages and automation tools to automate network tasks
- Experience in managing network projects, including planning, execution, and monitoring
- A commitment to staying up to date with the latest network technologies and best practices
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Highly self-motivated
- Detail Oriented
- Current Secret clearance
- Relevant certifications required for Base and Compute Environment applicable to DoD 8570 IAT Level II
- Expertise in network design, analysis, optimization, and operation of LAN/WAN and wireless services, as well as network security services
- Experience with routing & switching, multicast, and QoS
- Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and public relations skills
- Experience with common security threats and protections to network, cloud, and endpoint resources
- Experience in log forwarding and event correlation with an enterprise grade SIEM
- Experience with public cloud networking and security technologies in AWS, Azure, and/or GCP
- Experience with network security technologies (Palo Alto, Cisco, Juniper, etc.)
- Experience with SD-WAN solutions and network automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform)
- Strong expertise in firewall architecture and security best practices
- Knowledge of cloud security and securing cloud applications
- Strong knowledge and hands-on experience in the design, configuration, troubleshooting, and administration of NGFW virtual and physical appliances
- Strong working knowledge of and experience with common network protocols including but not limited to: BGP, OSPF, STP, ARP, VLANs, Trunking, LACP, VPCs, ICMP, LDAP, RADIUS, DNS, DHCP, HTTP, TLS, SMTP, SSH, SCP
- Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and certificates
- Implementation and administration experience with one or more Multi-Factor Authentication technologies
- Implementation and administration experience with forward and reverse proxies and/or load balancers
- Threat intelligence experience (consumption, presentation, and enforcement of indicators)
- Design, implementation, and administration experience with one or more Multi-Factor Authentication technologies
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex network issues
- Familiarity with the MITRE ATT&CK framework
- Familiarity with NIST SP 800 series
- Additional certifications related to Security and Route/ Switch would be a plus
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
Benefits
- Health, Dental, and Vision Care
- Onsite Health Centers
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness program
- Profit Sharing
- 401k Plan with Company Matching
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- PTO and Sick Leave (starting at 20 days per year)
- Holidays (10 per year)
- Parental Leave
- Military Leave
- Bereavement
- Nursing Mothers Benefits
- Voluntary Legal
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Discount Program
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