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Design Network Architect

VTG Defense
United States, Maryland, College Park
Apr 02, 2025
Overview VTG is seeking a Design Network Architect to support a Navy mission-critical program in either Washington, DC; King George, VA or College Park, MD. What will you do? Key Responsibilities: Data Center Infrastructure: Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of data center infrastructure to ensure high availability, scalability, and security. Systems Deployment: Manage the deployment of IT systems, ensuring they meet performance, security, and compliance standards. Software Development: Lead software development projects, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality software solutions that meet customer requirements. Network Engineering: Oversee network engineering efforts, including the design, implementation, and maintenance of secure and reliable network infrastructure. Team Leadership: Provide leadership and mentorship to technical teams, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment. Project Management: Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and within budget. Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including DoD representatives, to understand requirements and deliver solutions that meet their needs. Compliance: Ensure all IT operations comply with DoD regulations and industry best practices. Microsoft: Experience with domain design with OUs, GPOs, DNS, User Accounts and PKI Management. Cisco: Experience with routing & switching, and a good understanding of Software Defined Networking. VMware: Ability to design and implement vSphere Hypervisor Environments, and integrate VMware with Shared Storage and Network Environments. Do you have what it takes? Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field (Master's degree preferred). 10+ years of experience in IT management, with a focus on data center infrastructure, systems deployment, software development, and network engineering. Strong understanding of DoD requirements and regulations. Proven track record of leading and managing technical teams. Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels. Active DoD Secret clearance or higher required. Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP). Pay Range: VTG's estimated starting pay range is $80,000 - $200,000 which is a general guideline for the geographic location. When extending an offer, VTG also considers work experience, education, skill level, market considerations and may possibly include contractual requirements which may cause an offer to fall outside of this range.