Computer Network Architect (Data Center)

DecisionPoint Corporation is seeking an experienced Computer Network Architect (Data Center) for the Norfolk Naval Shipyard IT Support Services contract. NNSY's mission is to safely return warships to the Fleet on time and within budget. The NNSY CIO (Code 109) provides comprehensive IT and telecom support that maintains Fleet readiness in logistics, maintenance, engineering, supply, legal, readiness reporting, emergency response, and more. The CIO installs, manages, and secures all shipyard networks and systems; approves IT purchases; and runs a Navy/DoD-compliant Information Assurance program. It supports approximatley 10,000 NMCI seats and leads cyberspace efficiency initiatives while managing SYLAN, SECNET, Mobile Workforce Enablement, NFPCICN, standalone systems, servers, wireless networks, circuits, applications, and devices.

This position is fully on-site.

The Computer Network Architect (Data Center) experience may include the following:

• Install, configure, troubleshoot, and monitor enterprise network systems, hardware, and software applications, including switches, routers, firewalls, data center technologies, routing protocols, and network appliances.

• Implement and maintain DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) to ensure compliance across network components.

• Evaluate, respond to, and remediate network incidents, performing corrective actions and supporting approved change and configuration management processes.

• Implement, manage, and optimize data center technologies encompassing network, compute, storage, automation, and security components.

• Collaborate with Windows, Unix, and other server administrators to design system architectures, address technical requirements, troubleshoot issues, and implement changes within data center environments.

• Apply working knowledge of Cisco data center solutions, including Nexus, UCS, ACI, and Fibre Channel technologies, to support enterprise infrastructure.

• Review and analyze Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools to identify, investigate, and resolve network events.

• Implement and enforce enterprise network security protocols and policies, conducting root cause analysis and providing corrective action recommendations.

• Design, plan, and implement local and wide-area enterprise networks using advanced routing protocols such as EIGRP and OSPF and modern switching technologies.

• Support and implement Software-Defined Networking (SDN) solutions, including SD-Access and SD-WAN, to enhance network performance and scalability.

• Work collaboratively with Department of Defense stakeholders to support project objectives, contributing to task execution, issue resolution, and operational continuity.

• Assist in the execution of project and task plans, assessing risks, resolving events, and supporting mission-critical outcomes.

• Utilize enterprise network hardware and software tools, including:

  • Hardware: Cisco Nexus 7000/9000 series switches, Cisco Catalyst switches, Cisco 4551 and 8500 routers

  • Software: SolarWinds, Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE), Cisco Catalyst Center (DNA Center), and Splunk

• Active Top Secret clearance required.

• Bachelor’s degree in an IT-related discipline (e.g., Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering) with a minimum of 10 years of demonstrated
  knowledge and experience in Cisco networks; including design, configuring, installing enterprise network devices and working in a data center environment.

• EEO and Affirmative Action Policy: DecisionPoint Corporation is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. It is the policy of DecisionPoint Corporation to provide equal employment opportunity in accordance with all applicable Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action laws, directives and regulations to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other protected status under Federal, State or Local laws.
• Pay Transparency Policy: In accordance with Presidential Executive Order 13665, DecisionPoint Corporation will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
• Authorization to Share Resume and Personal Information: By expressing your interest and submitting your resume for this position, you authorize DecisionPoint Corporation to share your resume, as well as personal information included on the resume, with its subsidiaries, affiliates and teaming partners for the purpose of considering you for this position and other available positions requiring comparable skills, education and experience. Should DecisionPoint Corporation. or its affiliates and teaming partners wish to initiate pre-employment discussions, you will be asked to complete an employment application and related employment documents.