Intermediate Network Architect

DirectViz Solutions (DVS) is a dynamic and rapidly growing government contractor committed to delivering innovative IT solutions that address the mission-critical needs of our government clients. Through the expertise and dedication of our talented team, we provide cutting-edge technology services designed to achieve success and exceed expectations.

At DVS, we prioritize our employees as our greatest asset. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive medical benefits, a 401(k) match, generous PTO accrual, professional development reimbursement, corporate-funded technology certifications, and robust employee recognition and appreciation programs.

We are seeking a highly skilled Intermediate Network Architect (Infrastructure) to work at Fort Huachuca, AZ. This position requires an active Secret clearance or the ability to obtain a Secret clearance.

Summary

The Intermediate Network Architect (Infrastructure) is responsible for ensuring the organization's Local Area Network (LAN) infrastructure and related systems are well maintained and operate reliably and securely. This role will perform regular systems and security monitoring, provisioning, troubleshooting, and issue resolution. The Intermediate Network Architect will perform administration, operations, maintenance, and support of LAN infrastructure Ethernet switches and related systems. They are also responsible for following relevant processes, procedures, and standards. Additionally, the Intermediate Network Architect will provide technical support related to assigned systems within their organization and to local network enterprise customers as needed. They also handle patches and upgrades to ensure that systems are maximally efficient, effective, and secure. 

Required skills: 

• High School Diploma with a minimum of three (3) of years of direct, relevant professional work experience. OR an Associate's degree in information technology, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or related field from a nationally accredited educational institution. 
• Minimum of two (2) years of direct, relevant professional work experience. Security+ certification 
• Network device configuration fundamentals. 
• Network troubleshooting fundamentals. 
• LAN/CAN architecture fundamentals. 
• IPv4 Subnetting. 
• IPv4 addressing and address schema. 
• Basic network services such as SSH, DNS, DHCP, NTP, and LDAP. 
• Basic LAN services such as VLAN, STP/MST, and trunking. 
• Cybersecurity fundamentals. 
• IT Industry terminology. 
• IT troubleshooting and problem-solving techniques. 
• Effective oral and written communication. 
• Security+ certification 
  
  

Desired Skills:  

• Cisco switching 
• Juniper switching 
• TACLANE 
• Network layer 2 configuration 
• Network layer 2 troubleshooting 
• 1x, 802.1q, etc. 
• IT Production network experience 
  
  

Physical And Mental Qualifications

• Maintain focus and awareness throughout scheduled working hours.
• Perform tasks requiring prolonged periods of sitting or standing at a desk, utilizing a computer, mouse, and keyboard.
• Lift and move objects weighing up to 15 pounds as needed.
• Exhibit excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a strong command of the English language.
• Demonstrate the ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively as part of a team.
• Quickly learn and retain routine tasks and processes.
• Possess strong organizational skills, attention to detail, business correspondence proficiency, and self-management capabilities.
• Perform the essential functions of the role satisfactorily; reasonable accommodation will be provided for employees with disabilities upon request.
• Accept and adapt to additional responsibilities or changes to assigned duties as determined by DirectViz Solutions (DVS).
  
  
  
  

DirectViz Solutions, LLC (DVS) is an equal opportunity employer who prohibits discrimination and harassment against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, , sex (including pregnancy), age, gender identity, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.