Senior Computer Network Architect

Saalex Corporation is seeking a Senior Computer Network Architect in Saint Inigoes, MD.  Saalex is an Engineering and Information Technology Services company with a focus on Test Range Operations and Management, Engineering and Logistics Services, Data Analytics and Business Intelligence Services and Information Technology Services.

Position Type: Full-Time/Contingent

Salary: $100K-$183K (depending on experience)

Work Location: Hybrid remote/in-office (see onsite requirements below).

**Onsite Requirements: Hybrid, 2 days per week onsite at Saint Inigoes, MD.

Essential Functions:

• The ideal candidate will have experience with designing and implementing computer and information networks such as LANs, WANs, intranets, extranets, and other data communications networks.
• Perform network modeling, analysis, and planning including analysis of capacity needs for network infrastructures. May also design network and computer security measures.
• May research and recommend network and data communications hardware and software.
• Apply engineering and computer networking principles to the development, design, integration, and fielding of hardware and software systems associated with local, regional, and WANs and systems that process and route voice, video, data, and imagery information.
• Efforts include analysis and evaluation of networking requirements and the design and development of network topologies and architectures to include hardware and software identification, network test and evaluation, operational and performance analysis, network upgrades and modifications, and implementation of network security and information assurance measures.

Required:

• Minimum seven years of experience required.
• At least five of those years must have included network design and analysis related to military C6ISR systems.
• At least two of those years must have included management or supervisory experience OR completed DAU DCWF 651 Enterprise Architect - Advanced Playlist training.

Education:

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or Software Engineering from an ABET accredited or NCAE designated institution.

OR hold the following certifications:

• Certified Information Systems Security Officer (C)ISSO)
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA)
• GIAC Cloud Security Automation (GCSA)
• GIAC Cloud Security Essentials (GCLD)
• GIAC Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP)
• GIAC Security Essentials Certification (GSEC)
• Information Systems Security Architecture Professional (ISSAP)
• Information Systems Security Engineering Professional (ISSEP)

Security Clearance:

Top Secret (Interim acceptable), position may require Top Secret/SCI (Interim acceptable). Requirements to obtain a clearance include US Citizenship, security investigation, etc.

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Wellness Resources
• Stock Option Benefit