Senior Network Architect SME with Security Clearance

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Job description

Applied Research Solutions is seeking a Network Architect located at Hanscom AFB, in Bedford, Massachusetts. Why Work with us? Applied Research Solutions (ARS) is respected as a world-class provider of technically integrated solutions as we deliver premier talent and technology across our focused markets for unparalleled, continuous mission support.Awarded a Best Places to Work nominee since 2020, ARS recognizes that without our career- driven, loyal professionals, we would not be able to deliver state-of-the-art results for our mission partners. We firmly believe that prioritizing our employees is of the upmost importance. We provide a culture where our employees are challenged to meet their career goals and aspirations, while still obtaining a work/life balance. ARS employees are motivated through our industry competitive benefits package, our awards and recognition program, and personalized attention from ARS Senior Managers. Primary Functions may include: Identifying opportunities to improve enterprise-level systems to support business processes and utilize emerging technologies.
Developing reference models of the enterprise and maintaining the information in the IT repository.
Determining the gaps between the current and the target architecture and recommending plans for transitioning to target architecture.
Recommending the policies and principles to guide technology decisions for the enterprise architecture.
Coordinating and conducting governance and portfolio management activities associated with ensuring compliance with the enterprise architecture; and/or ensuring the rigorous application of information security/cybersecurity policies, principles, and practices to all components of the enterprise architecture.
Work with the Identity, credentials, and access management (ICAM) team to ensure cross division and cloud usability, both in the connected and disconnected state.
Work to plan out and execute an executable DAF Zero Trust plan and roadmap.
Work to put the division on the path of modernization specifically with regard to the divisions Digital Engineering using SysML.
Will perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications: Minimum Education/Experience Requirements Desired advanced degree (MA/MS) and 10 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed with 5 of those years in the DoD or DoD related areas.
Secret security clearance.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
All positions at Applied Research Solutions are subject to background investigations. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check. This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on disability, and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities. This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified protected veterans, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans.

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