Network Engineer Architect, Needham, MA, PERM in Needham MA in Glenham, NY

Title : Network Architect

Location : Needham, MA

Duration : PERM FULL TIME



This large single award program with Network Operations & Maintenance (O&M) will provide security and engineering support.



Work Area: Network Management Center



Evaluate and recommend the implementation of various LAN/WAN hardware and software based on user requirements or improved technologies.



. Work collaboratively with various groups, components, and technical partners to identify solutions and long-term solutions using innovative technology

. Evaluate, monitor, and perform analyses of forthcoming LAN/WAN hardware, software, and technologies

. Work with architects, analysts, and developers to identify relevant technologies as they become available

. Work with vendors to identify upgrade paths

. Evaluate various equipment (e.g., PDA, workstation/laptop/printer, etc) to perform comparative analysis against existing equipment



EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:



1. Typically requires 10 or more years of directly related experience in a specific functional area.

2. Masters Degree in a related field or the equivalent combination of education, technical training, or work experience.



Typically requires 10 years of directly related experience in a specific functional area.

. Demonstrated knowledge of networking concepts and technologies

. Must possess the communication and interpersonal skills necessary to interact with the group's internal and external customers

. Working knowledge of market research methodologies (qualitative and quantitative) and skills (e.g. statistical analysis, interpretation of results, data visualization)

. Experience managing client driven research projects

. Outstanding customer service skills



Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.



Candidates should possess a secret clearance

or ability to obtain (second choice) plus the word architect

(architect, system design engineer, etc), have a 4 year technical degree

(eg BS## or IT) and one or more of the keywords. Im not interested in users of the application, but rather developers or designers.



Travel: These opportunities will require about 50% or more travel to AF bases.



Relocation: Local candidates are first preference, will consider relocation or per diem



Candidates must have the following:



Clearance Level and Status + Tech Degree + Design Experience in Relevant Network Management Tools + Willingness to travel + Salary range + Availability to begin work + Reason for seeking new employment



Keyword Priority:



NetIQ

SMARTS InCharge

Netcool

NetApps

SAN



Keyword:



SAN

Unix

eTANG Remedy/SQL

NetIQ

AppMan

Windows AD or DNS (Active Directory or Domain Name Service)

Certificate Server

Blue Coat Web Proxy

Ironmail

IA-Information Assurance

Windows Exchange

Arcsight

NIKSUN

IPS-(Intrusion Prevention Systems)

IDS-(Intrusion Detection Systems)

SMARTs InCharge

eEye Retina

FWSM-(Firewall System Manager)

IMS Architecture Management

TBD Commander

EMoM-(Network Management)

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