• Location: Washington D.C (Metro Accessible with Travel reimbursement)
• Worksite: Onsite Dailey
  Department: Infrastructure Networking
• Industry: Information Technology Federal
• Employment Type: Full Time
• Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship
• Security Clearance: Current Top Secret required, eligible for SCI or Full Scope Polygraph after 6 months.
• Travel Requirements: 25% Local or Overnight as needed

About RightSeat.AI

At RightSeat.AI, we are passionate about transforming the future with cutting-edge artificial intelligence. We help companies streamline operations, enhance customer experiences, and drive innovation.

We’re thrilled that you’re considering joining our team. At RightSeat.AI, we foster a dynamic and inclusive work environment where innovation thrives, and every voice is valued. Whether you’re just starting your career or looking to take the next big step, you’ll find opportunities to grow, learn, and make a meaningful impact.

Join us and be part of a company at the forefront of AI technology, making a real impact in the business world.

About Our Client Company Background

Are you ready to make a significant impact with a growing company that has become a well-known change agent for its federal customers?

Since 2018, our client has established itself as an innovator in doing business with the U.S. Federal government, helping them initiate transformative changes. Here, you can work with a smaller company where your experience can make a difference, while still growing your career and having access to larger program resources, as this program works closely with one of the most well-respected contractors in the industry.

Our client offers a wide range of services including cloud engineering, cybersecurity, IT infrastructure management, and more. They are dedicated to integrating industry best practices and leveraging their technical expertise to deliver exceptional client value.

If you are passionate about technology and eager to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment, we invite you to explore this exciting opportunity. Join a team that is committed to excellence and innovation and be a part of a company that is shaping the future of IT consulting.

Position Overview

We’re seeking a Network Architect to join our client’s team. As a Network Architect, you will play a crucial role in creating, maintaining, and modifying the client's IPv4 and IPv6 network’s hardware, software, and virtualized components. Your work will directly shape how users interact with our platform by making it smarter, faster, and more intuitive.

What You Will Do/Required

Clearance

• Active Top Secret and will require a CI polygraph after 6 months.

• Lead migration from IPv4 to IPv6, perform root cause analysis, and ensure corrective actions are taken.
• Design and implement security countermeasures when network vulnerabilities arise.
• Play a prominent role in the design, layout, and ultimate installation of routers, switches, modems, and any other hardware and software upgrading that are essential for IPv4 migrations to IPv6 communication networks.
• Maintain, diagnose, and manage network systems being migrated and rectify any occurring issues.
• Responsible for the solution design and business development and offer technical guidance on networking solutions, production plans, testing, and roadmaps.
• Lead the design process, work alongside existing network engineers, and monitor traffic to ensure traffic flows.
• Work in coordination with the software and hardware teams to get the necessary network components and equipment in place.
• Work in collaboration with network engineers, network administrators, and other professionals in the IPv4 and IPv6 realms to ensure maximum transition, network throughput, setup, and configuration.
• Examine and evaluate the current network performance and suggest changes as needed.

Skills that Distinguish You

• Strong leadership skills and demonstrated ability to achieve results through people, teams, vendors, and across an organization.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate with a diverse group of people.
• Ability to review network designs, configurations, and real-time traffic patterns to assess network capacity, detect suboptimal network state, and identify potential points of failure.
• Strong knowledge and extensive hands-on experience with Cisco products including ISE.
• Solid understanding of large-scale network security deployments and Defense in Depth strategies implemented using multiple vendors (Cisco, F5).
• Hands-on experience with network automation frameworks and ability to lead engineers through the standardization/simplification benefits of Infrastructure as Code methodologies.

Desired Skills

• Cisco Certifications highly desired: CCIE CCNP
• Visionary thought Leadership: For the emerging future Infrastructure technology
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, Business, Data Science, Mathematics, or a related field. A master's degree or MBA is preferred.
• Experience: At least 8 + Years Minimum experience in Networking and Architecture Design

Benefits

In addition to offering a competitive compensation package, our client's benefits include a 401k match, health, vision, dental, and more. For more details, please reach out to your RightSeat Talent Advisor.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

RightSeat.AI is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. We make employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, without regard to race, religion, gender, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristics.