Network Architect (CISCO)
Summary
Senior on-site network architect at Fort Gordon, GA supporting a classified GEOINT program: designs LAN/WAN architectures, configures and troubleshoots Cisco/Nexus networks, and handles routing, COMSEC integration, and security hardening. Requires 10+ years of experience and a final Top Secret (TS/SCI) clearance.
Network Architect
Fort Gordon, GA • On-site • Senior
Clearance: TS/SCI
Ascension Federal Services, Inc. (AFS) is seeking candidates to support a Scalable GEOINT program. Design and sustain secure network connectivity between GEOINT systems, data centers, and distributed mission locations.
Responsibilities
Design LAN/WAN architectures, assess capacity, and plan resilient connectivity.
Configure and troubleshoot Cisco networks, including Nexus switches and data-center interconnections.
Support communications links, routing, and authorized cryptographic/COMSEC integration.
Apply security hardening, maintain device firmware, and resolve vulnerabilities through approved processes.
Maintain diagrams and configuration records; coordinate changes with engineers and mission partners.
Required qualifications
10+ years in network architecture; bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience. Extensive complex-network design and implementation experience and deep network-security knowledge.
Desired: Cisco certifications, CCNA or higher.
Security and assignment requirements
Final Top Secret clearance required at start of work. This is a TS/SCI mission; SCI access is subject to customer requirements. Meet applicable cyber workforce certification and computing-environment training requirements before performance/privileged access.
On-site assignment; shift, weekend, on-call, and travel support may be required. Employment is contingent on contract award and position authorization.