Network Security Architect - Enterprise Architecture

DESCRIPTION

Network Security Architect for a contract position to work in support of the United States Antarctic program as a member of the Enterprise Architecture team. This position will be involved in the design and development of updated network architectures and designs to support both the operational and scientific networking and computing needs at the U.S. research stations in Antarctica, along with the various logistics and support locations throughout the world.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Network Security architect will:
• Develop and document all of the following through research, collaboration, and evaluation:
o Network security standards in a global organization
o Network security designs including wireless, NAC, and operational support procedures
o Feature, method, and cost analysis including trade-offs and risk identification
o Security product roadmaps including lifecycle planning
o Internet connections BGP design (IPv4 & IPv6) and security boundaries.
• Ensure compatibility of existing communications & systems with new network designs including:
o Voice over IP - VoIP
o DDC and SCADA networks
• Contribute to network roadmap considerations and strategic planning.

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE, AND ABILITIES IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE:

• 5+ years' experience as an architect for mid to large size environments designing and engineering, evaluating, recommending and deploying security designs and standards for current and future technology, contributing information and recommendations to strategic plans and global security architecture.
• Understanding and knowledge of Zero Trust Network Architecture framework and model
• Understanding of the TCP/IP suites of protocols for both IPv4 and IPv6.
• Ability to learn new technologies quickly either collaboratively or independently as needed.
• Maintains knowledge of marketplace including new technologies, trends, products and features.
• In-depth knowledge and extensive hands-on experience with a full range of systems, security and networking technologies and protocols, VMware, firewalls, proxy services, IPS/IDS, IPsec and SSL VPN solutions including:
o Windows Server 2008/2012 and Active Directory
o Windows DNS and Domain design, configuration, and management
o Linux
o VMware and iSCSI SAN
o Security and Performance Monitoring tools
• 2+ years' experience implementing NIST and FISMA system security controls
• Proven experience in routing, switching and security technologies and voice technologies including VoIP, and/or operating systems, such as UNIX, LINUX, and Microsoft.
• A thorough knowledge and/or experience in Information Security, application performance analysis, and Network Management Systems also highly desirable.
• Extensive knowledge and proven skill with highly complex network technologies required. Additionally, knowledge and skill with hardware and software required for connectivity and installation operations as described above.
• Strong hands on architect/engineering level expertise of LAN routing, switching, and WAN technologies, or experience involving transmission and policy control traffic engineering and operations Strong leadership skills to effectively mentor and lead junior level personnel
• Strong hands on architect/engineering level expertise of Security DMZ and border security architecture
• Experience with Visio programs to create detailed physical and logical network diagrams Strong analytical and creative problem solving skills for design, creation and testing of complex systems
• Strong communication skills to communicate systems proposals to management and customers and provide systems diagnoses and resolution for current systems
• Strong interpersonal skills to interact with customers, senior level personnel, subordinates and team members
• Strong organization skills to prioritize work, balance and lead complex projects
• Ability to work independently and as part of a global team
• Ability to integrate highly complex hardware and software systems
• Experience working with strategic partners is highly preferred.
• Previous experience standardizing and optimizing platforms in global / disparate organizations
• Demonstrated ability to develop and deploy standard technical procedures for all resources assigned to technical disciplines
• Designs and/or approves network and security architecture of new technologies.
• 2+ years' experience with Cloud Computing will be a plus
• Certifications a plus: CCNA, CCNP, CCIE, CNE, CISSP, CNSE
• Ensure solutions designed fit within the parameters of the appropriate engineering environments (Network and Systems) to meet business requirements or enhance performance.
• Design and implement computer and information networks, such as local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), intranets, extranets, and other data communications networks.

WORK STATUS:

• U.S. Citizenship is Required.

GHG Corporation is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

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