Senior Network Security Architect

AHU Technologies

  • Washington, District of Columbia
  • 30+ days ago
  • $62–$69 Per Hour
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Skills

  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Application Hostingunmatched
  • Best Practicesunmatched
  • Computer Securityunmatched
  • Corrective Actionunmatched
  • Cost Controlunmatched
  • Cryptographyunmatched
  • Data Warehousing Applicationsunmatched
  • Disaster Recoveryunmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • Documentation Standardsunmatched
  • ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
  • Entertainment and Mediaunmatched
  • Entrepreneurshipunmatched
  • Firewallsunmatched
  • High Availabilityunmatched
  • High Availability Softwareunmatched
  • Information Technology & Information Systemsunmatched
  • Information Technology Consultingunmatched
  • Intellectual Property (IP)unmatched
  • Internet Applicationunmatched
  • Intrusion Detection Systemsunmatched
  • Intrusion Detection and Prevention (IDP)unmatched
  • Inventory Reportsunmatched
  • Network Administration/Managementunmatched
  • Network Architecture/Engineeringunmatched
  • Network Configuration Managementunmatched
  • Network Designunmatched
  • Network Integrationunmatched
  • Network Operations Centerunmatched
  • Network Performance/Analysisunmatched
  • Network Routersunmatched
  • Network Securityunmatched
  • Network Switchingunmatched
  • Network System Hardwareunmatched
  • Penetration Testingunmatched
  • Performance Analysisunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Project/Program Managementunmatched
  • Public Safetyunmatched
  • Root Cause Analysisunmatched
  • Safety Complianceunmatched
  • Safety Trainingunmatched
  • Security Architectureunmatched
  • Security Attacksunmatched
  • Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)unmatched
  • Technical Supportunmatched
  • Telecommunicationsunmatched
  • VPN (Virtual Private Network)unmatched
  • Wide Area Network (WAN)unmatched

Description

Job Description:
Short Description:
16+ years of experience. Analyzes, designs, and implements networks to withstand security intrusions.
Complete Description: Employment Type: Contract w2/1099/C2C
The role involves supporting the replacement, lifecycle management, and upgrade of networking equipment such as switches, routers, firewalls, and related hardware across the agency’s environment. The specialist develops and maintains detailed network documentation, including logical and physical diagrams, system interfaces, rack elevations, cabling records, and equipment inventories for 911 and 311 operations. They also maintain thorough configuration documentation, standard operating procedures, change records, and disaster recovery materials specific to mission‑critical systems. The position monitors network performance, identifies vulnerabilities or bottlenecks, and implements corrective measures to ensure high availability for 24/7 emergency communications. Additionally, the specialist troubleshoots complex network issues affecting 911 operations, performs root‑cause analysis, and restores service rapidly. The role includes managing and supporting two data centers hosting critical 911 applications, ensuring continuous availability, redundancy, and compliance with public‑safety requirements. CONTRACT JOB DESCRIPTION Responsibilities:
  1. Knowledge of network analysis related to infrastructure design. 
  2. May be an expert in security or intrusion detection. 
  3. Proficient in proprietary network technology. 
  4. Advanced experience with, but not limited to, routers, firewalls, switches, and servers. 
  5. Advanced knowledge in network analysis. 
  6. Advanced problem resolution and project management skills. 
  7. Designs and implements class wide area networks. 
  8. Experience with Firewalls, VPN, encryption, intrusion detection and prevention systems, and penetration testing. 
  9. Knowledge of network vulnerabilities and be able to mitigate and prevent each one. 
  10. Supporting the replacement, lifecycle management, and upgrade of networking equipment, including core, distribution, and access layer switches; routers; firewalls; and related hardware used across the agency’s network environment 
  11. Creating, maintaining, and improving detailed network diagrams for all agency systems, including logical network maps, physical connectivity diagrams, and system‑to‑system interfaces used by 911 and 311 operations. 
  12. Developing and maintaining rack elevation diagrams, equipment inventories, and cabling documentation for data centers, communications rooms, and remote agency sites 
  13. Preparing and maintaining documentation of network configurations, standard operating procedures, change records, and disaster recovery materials specific to the 911 environment. 
  14. Monitoring network performance and availability, identifying bottlenecks or vulnerabilities, and implementing corrective actions to ensure the resiliency required for 24/7 emergency communications 
  15. Troubleshooting complex network issues affecting critical 911 operations, conducting root‑cause analysis, and restoring service quickly while documenting findings 
  16. Managing and supporting two data centers that host mission‑critical 911 applications, ensuring continuous availability, redundancy, and compliance with public‑safety operational requirements 
Minimum Education/Certification Requirements:Bachelor’s degree in IT or related field or equivalent experience
Skills Matrix
·       16+ yrs. analyzing networks related to infrastructure design
·       16+ yrs. identifying best practices and standards for the use of the product
·       16+ yrs. supporting and designing industry specific technologies that require integration with systems or networks
·       Bachelor’s degree in IT or related field or equivalent experience
Compensation: $62.00 - $69.00 per hour

Numbers & Facts

LocationWashington, District of Columbia
Salary$62–$69 Per Hour

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