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ValidaTek is seeking a talented Senior Network Architect to support an enterprising program with our DISA customer. The performance expectations will be the following:

The Senior Network Architect will serve as the knowledge expert for the architectural design, development, and deployment of enterprise systems. The successful candidate will serve as the technical lead for the SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) management team, responsible for system enhancements and topology design on critical and non-critical infrastructure. They will also serve as the dedicated support team lead for the Facility Related Controls Systems/Industrial Controls Systems (FRCS/ICS).

• Maintaining, documenting, and/or implementing all DoD STIG levels on all servers, laptops, desktops, and network devices.
• Hands-on experience with all aspects of administration for the MS Windows Operating Systems, including installation, management, application deployment, and security.
• Possess hands-on experience with TCP/IP network design/support including; Cisco, LAN, routing, and subnetting
• Experience with application and networking technologies.
• Experience implementing and maintaining centralized management tools to include: Active Directory, DHCP, KMS, WSUS, SCCM, DFS, DFSR, GPOs, DNS.
• Knowledge of security and auditing tools (including ACAS and HBSS) for Windows and Linux. SME must have knowledge of Defense in Depth concepts supporting DoD infrastructures, A&A, as well as physical and personnel security concepts.

• Active DoD Secret clearance.
• Bachelor's Degree and 10 years of experience with security products as well as working knowledge of Microsoft products such: as Microsoft Windows Servers, Windows 10,and Office 2016 Products.
• Possess DoD 8570.01-M/DoD 8140 Certification IAW established mandate prior to start of work - IAT Level II required (CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+CE, SSCP); IAT Level III is desirable (CASP+ CE, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP (or Associate), GCED, GCIH). 
• Hands-on experience with all aspects of administration for the MS Windows Operating Systems, including installation, management, application deployment, and security.
• Hands-on experience implementing and maintaining centralized management tools to include: Active Directory, DHCP, KMS, WSUS, SCCM, DFS, DFSR, GPOs, DNS.
• Knowledge of Cisco switches, configurations, etc.
• Microsoft Windows Server 2016 and 2019.
• Microsoft SQL Server and administration.
• VMware 6.0 and 7.0.
• Experience in task automation using scripting.
• Microsoft Powershell.
• Active Microsoft Certified Solutions Engineer (MCSE) certification.
• Experience with server hardware and RAID arrays.
• Knowledge of security and auditing tools (including ACAS and HBSS) for Windows and Linux.
• Hands on experience working with the Facility Related Controls Systems/Industrial Controls Systems (FRCS/ICS).

USD $114,693.12/Yr.

USD $191,155.20/Yr.

Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, geographic location, contract affordability, internal equity, education, and certifications.

The upper end of the salary range may be reserved for individuals who have demonstrated tenure with the company, seniority, and proven excellent performance. This includes factors such as education, certifications, and extensive/unique experience beyond what is required.

ValidaTek is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to verify authorization to work in the United States.

Offers of employment will be contingent upon passing a post-offer background check.