Computer Network Architect (Journeyman)

Computer Network Architect (Journeyman)

Location: St. Inigoes, MD

Clearance: TS with SCI eligibility required

Travel: Up to 40%

Company Overview

Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Tampa, FL, OWT Global is a small business that offers reliable and operationally proven expertise and support to the U.S. Government, industry partners and commercial vendors. OWT Global prides itself on offering exceptional, industry leading services and solutions in a cost-effective manner for Engineering Support, RDT&E, Technical Program and Project management, operations, logistics, maintenance, and training of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C5ISR), and Air Domain Awareness and Defense (ADAD) technologies. OWT employs 96% veterans, selectively recruited from the Special Operations, Special Mission Unit, and Intelligence Communities with extensive experience tailored towards support counterterrorism operations and combatting emerging great power competition threats. With this unique foundation of U.S. military special operations, civilian intelligence agency veterans and manned and unmanned aircraft pilots and maintainers, OWT Global brings a blend of skills optimized for today’s dynamic operational needs. The OWT Global model pairs technical acumen with operational application to help drive the development and deployment of technology in a sustainable and affordable way.

OWT Global has an operationally proven reputation of UAS expertise spanning pilots, maintainers, instructors, and evaluators. With more than 350,000+ flight hours in combat, test, and training environments on multiple Group 1-5 UAS platforms, our UAS personnel are trusted as subject matter experts by both government and platform stakeholders alike. OWT Global UAS services include deployed combat flight support; integration RDT&E; training, instruction, and certification; and end-to-end UAS program management functions.

Job Summary

OWT Global is seeking a Computer Network Architect (Journeyman) to provide network engineering expertise in support of Integrated Systems Networks (ISN) and enterprise network environments. The Computer Network Architect will support the design, implementation, troubleshooting, and optimization of network architectures while ensuring the availability, security, and high performance connectivity required to support mission operations. The ideal candidate will have hands on experience with enterprise networking, routing and switching, cloud networking, network security, troubleshooting, and distributed network environments.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Configure, troubleshoot, and support enterprise routing and switching environments.
• Apply a solid understanding of BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, hot and cold sites, cloud, and on premise network infrastructure characteristics, drawbacks, and benefits.
• Perform deep troubleshooting and identify root causes of complex network issues.
• Diagnose issues involving VLANs, MAC addresses, routing protocols, and network connectivity.
• Understand and troubleshoot application issues that may or may not be caused by network failures.
• Support Layer 2 Ethernet environments, including VXLAN, OTV, spanning tree, switching, and aggregation fundamentals.
• Apply Layer 3 routing knowledge, including BGP, EIGRP, RIP, and OSPF.
• Support network environments utilizing IKE, IKEv2, IPSEC, and MACSEC.
• Troubleshoot and support network security technologies, including firewalls, VPNs, and cloud connectivity.
• Understand and apply CSFC concepts and the differences between connectivity packages.
• Perform basic Python scripting and automate routine network tasks when appropriate.
• Monitor network performance and availability and troubleshoot issues as required.

Skills

• Analytical thinking and strong problem solving abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with proficiency in technical documentation.
• Ability to collaborate effectively as part of a team.
• Adaptability and a commitment to continuous learning.
• Customer service oriented approach.
• Strong time management and prioritization skills.
• Ability to function effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to articulate and document steps taken to resolve or troubleshoot enterprise network issues.
• Experience with network technologies, including routing, switching, VPN, SD WAN, and firewall configuration.
• Experience with cloud networking, including Azure virtual networks, ExpressRoute, and private endpoints.
• Experience with security technologies, including Zero Trust architecture, network segmentation, and encryption standards.
• Experience with monitoring and troubleshooting tools for network performance and availability.

Experience

• 4 to 8 years of experience in network engineering, infrastructure engineering, or cloud networking.
• Experience designing and operating enterprise network architectures across hybrid environments.
• Hands on experience with cloud networking.
• Experience supporting geographically distributed organizations with multiple sites and remote users.
• Experience working in regulated environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting SCIF or secure facility network environments.
• Familiarity with CSFC and Type One encryption methods.
• Attained industry recognized certifications such as CCNP, CCNA, or comparable certifications. Equivalent experience may be considered.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Collaborative work environment
• Opportunity to support meaningful national security missions
• Comprehensive benefits package

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision)
• 401(k) with generous company match and immediate vesting
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Federal holidays
• Opportunity to support meaningful missions impacting national security