Junior Cloud Solutions Architect

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Description & Requirements

ManTech seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Junior Cloud Solutions Architect to join our team in the DC, Maryland, and Virginia (DMV) area.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Support the enterprise architecture, design, development, and deployment of network and cloud services in support of government customer
• Research and implement enterprise-wide network and cloud solutions, capabilities, and enhancements to support customer business/mission goals and objectives, while complying with the network architecture and design standards
• Produce SDLC project artifacts such as requirements, design documents, diagrams, and other required documentation; employ DevSecOps working with other functional areas, stakeholders, and vendors to design, develop, and implement sustainable solutions
• Coordinate system maintenance, monitoring, and installation of multiple WAN/LAN environments encompassing multiple specializations, platforms, and technologies
• Develop and maintain a roadmap for capabilities, operations, and technologies
• Evaluate and recommend changes and/or technology upgrades to address performance, standardization, and industry best practices
• Perform site installations, technology refresh, develop implementation plans and schedules; follow all customer network security processes and procedures, ensuring compliance with government policies

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems or a related field
• 1+ year of relevant experience
• Previous Network Operations Center (NOC) or IT Operations experience 
• Hands-on experience with Cisco routing, switching, and firewall technology
• Experience with primary network topologies, LANs, WANs and other common network standards; strong understanding of network protocols and technologies, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and QoS, MPLS; Very strong knowledge of routing protocols (e.g., BGP, EIGRP, OSPF) and network protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, GRE, IPSEC, and VRF) 
• Technical certifications such as Cloud, CCNA, CCNP, Virtualization, monitoring and troubleshooting tools
• IAM III/IAT III Certification

Preferred Qualifications:

• One of the following certifications: Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP), Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP), Certified Data Management Pr5ofessional (CDMP), Six Sigma Certification, ITIL4 
• Understanding of ITIL4 principles 

Clearance Requirements: 

• Must have a current/active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a DHS EOD suitability is required prior to starting this position.

Physical Requirements: 

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% 
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine and computer printer 
• The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.