Company Overview
Comtech Telecommunications Corp. is a global leader providing innovative communication solutions across satellite, space, terrestrial, and wireless networks. We deliver Next Generation 911 (NG911) and emergency services, along with cloud-native capabilities, to commercial and government clients worldwide. Leveraging decades of expertise and a culture of innovation, Comtech creates mission-critical communication technologies. Learn more at www.comtech.com.
Senior Network Architect – Comtech
Comtech, a leader in satellite communication equipment, seeks a Senior Network Architect to manage and optimize a client’s network infrastructure. You will be responsible for network design, implementation, maintenance, and troubleshooting, ensuring high availability and security. This includes establishing policies, procedures, and standards, as well as providing leadership to junior engineers. You will also oversee the network control center and support network-related projects, evaluating new technologies and planning network integrations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and implement LANs, WANs, intranets, extranets, and other data communication networks.
- Perform network modeling, analysis, and capacity planning.
- Design network and computer security measures.
- Install, configure, and support network hardware and software.
- Monitor network performance and ensure availability.
- Troubleshoot network issues and perform necessary maintenance.
- Supervise network support specialists and implement security measures.
- Provide leadership and mentorship to junior network engineers.
- Oversee the network control center.
- Support projects involving networks and evaluate new technologies.
- Plan network configurations for optimal performance and integration.
- Ensure adequate planning for hardware and communication facilities.
- Translate business requirements into telecommunications designs.
Required Qualifications:
- At least ten (10) years of experience in Network Engineering or a related field.
- Active Security Clearance.
- Master’s Degree in Network Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline (or a Bachelor’s degree with 12+ years of experience).
- CCNA, Sec+, Net+ certifications desired.
- Experience with network modeling, analysis, and planning.
- Strong understanding of network protocols and security principles.
- Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and leadership abilities.
Comtech is an Equal Opportunity Employer.